Yaesu FTM-400 Ram Mount (1 Viewer)

LC4LIFE · Feb 6, 2020

I put together a kit to mount the Yaesu FTM-400XD or 400XDR display to a ram mount 1" ball. Those of you familiar with this unit know its not the standard ball mount thread on the back of the unit and the mount that comes in the box is really flimsy. I also don't like how the X-grip mounts work with this head. There are other mounts out there, but none as secure and clean as using a Ram Mount system.

Yaesu FTM-400 Ram Mount

FTM-400 ram mount, FTM400 mount, Yaesu ram mount

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locomotv · Feb 18, 2020

hey! I ordered this last week and it came in in great time. My only issue is that the ball rotates. Is there any way for it to not rotate? So that my radio does not spin? Thanks for your help!

LC4LIFE said:
I put together a kit to mount the Yaesu FTM-400XD or 400XDR display to a ram mount 1" ball. Those of you familiar with this unit know its not the standard ball mount thread on the back of the unit and the mount that comes in the box is really flimsy. I also don't like how the X-grip mounts work with this head. There are other mounts out there, but none as secure and clean as using a Ram Mount system.

Yaesu FTM-400 Ram Mount

FTM-400 ram mount, FTM400 mount, Yaesu ram mount

huddexpo.com

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LC4LIFE · Feb 18, 2020

locomotv said:
hey! I ordered this last week and it came in in great time. My only issue is that the ball rotates. Is there any way for it to not rotate? So that my radio does not spin? Thanks for your help!

Weird, mine had had no rotational issues for over a year across all types of terrain. Does the back of your radio head have the same knurls at the picture shows? I'll pull a kit and put it on mine to make sure there hasn't been some running change to the parts either.

locomotv · Feb 18, 2020

The kit has a metal sleeve that is inserted inside the ram ball with the bolt inside the sleeve. I tightened it a good amount and the metal sleeve is what is making it spin since the screw and washer tighen down on that and not the ram ball. It spins like it is is on a bearing haha. Am I missing something?

LC4LIFE said:
Weird, mine had had no rotational issues for over a year across all types of terrain. Does the back of your radio head have the same knurls at the picture shows? I'll pull a kit and put it on mine to make sure there hasn't been some running change to the parts either.

LC4LIFE · Feb 18, 2020

locomotv said:
The kit has a metal sleeve that is inserted inside the ram ball with the bolt inside the sleeve. I tightened it a good amount and the metal sleeve is what is making it spin since the screw and washer tighen down on that and not the ram ball. It spins like it is is on a bearing haha. Am I missing something?

Doesn't sound like you're missing anything. I am out tonight, but will pull a kit and double check measurements. I'll move this over to a conversation as well.

Thanks for the heads up.

LC4LIFE · Apr 12, 2020

Just circling back to this. The problem was cause by some small variances on the back of the control head. Probably somewhere on the order of .01in needed to be taken into account. That has been resolved and all is good now.

Thanks everyone for the purchases.

David

locomotv · Apr 12, 2020

The new shipment was perfect! Love the product, buuuuutttt I just sold my Jeep so I only got to enjoy it for a couple months. My 2020 JLU Rubicon doesn’t have the same area to use this. Whoever got my jeeps is getting to enjoy it!

Stainlessdoctor · Apr 12, 2020

locomotv said:
The new shipment was perfect! Love the product, buuuuutttt I just sold my Jeep so I only got to enjoy it for a couple months. My 2020 JLU Rubicon doesn’t have the same area to use this. Whoever got my jeeps is getting to enjoy it!

Where can i buy this today?

Stainlessdoctor · Apr 12, 2020

LC4LIFE said:
Doesn't sound like you're missing anything. I am out tonight, but will pull a kit and double check measurements. I'll move this over to a conversation as well.

Thanks for the heads up.

Where can I buy this today?

LC4LIFE · Apr 12, 2020

I am out right now, but should have more by the end of the week. I will shoot you a note when they are done. Getting parts/pieces during all this virochaos has been difficult.

Thunder90 · Aug 3, 2020

are these still available?
thx

LC4LIFE · Aug 3, 2020

Thunder90 · Aug 3, 2020

LC4LIFE said:
yes

thx, ordered

BiggSean · Dec 7, 2020

Where can I purchase this kit? I didn’t see any links in the thread.

LC4LIFE · Dec 7, 2020

BiggSean said:
Where can I purchase this kit? I didn’t see any links in the thread.

The link is in the first post.

Artie · Dec 20, 2020

Just placed my order, excited to check this out. For those that have used the ram mount suction cup mount... how has that worked? I want to mount mine by the a-pillar and can’t decide if I want to attach it to the handle there or mount with the suction cup by the dash or up by the headliner. I’m still waiting to take delivery of the vehicle and the radio will already be installed when I do so I have zero experience with the dash and steering wheel area.

dseff · Oct 7, 2022

LC4LIFE said:
The link is in the first post.

Hi,

I placed an order on October 4th, but haven't gotten any updates since then. I live in Monument, as well, and could do a local pickup.

If you can't tell, I'm excited to get my radio mounted!

LC4LIFE · Oct 7, 2022

dseff said:
Hi,

I placed an order on October 4th, but haven't gotten any updates since then. I live in Monument, as well, and could do a local pickup.

If you can't tell, I'm excited to get my radio mounted!

It already shipped. I will send you tracking via DM.

dseff · Oct 7, 2022

LC4LIFE said:
It already shipped. I will send you tracking via DM.

Thanks!

80seriesnut · Oct 28, 2022

Just ordered one of these kits as I see it fits the yaesu ft891 as well.

Yaesu FTM-400 Ram Mount (1 Viewer)

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