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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 10:39 PM
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What is this bracket for? Pic inside
Just bought this truck... having it shipped to me. Any idea what this bracket coming out of the dash was used for?

 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 11:26 PM
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Looks like something for a cell phone, GPS or an engine monitoring device.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 11:31 PM
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Nothing to do with any stock items.. Just remove it
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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Don't remove it, mount your DP F-5 switch to it.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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it is a VSM(vehicle specific mount) that attaches to the bolts behind the pocket.
It can be used for a cell phone holder or gps/sat radio

If you dont want it, I will take it!
 
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My daughters Ex had the exact same mount in the same position. It was for some type of Iphone mount since we also found the cable for the Iphone.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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Not sure but I like the idea of fastening something without popping holes in plastic dash.

Glad the truck checked out since you said its shipping.
 
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What's the hook for... I never really payed attention to it or thought of a reason for it
 
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What's the hook for... I never really payed attention to it or thought of a reason for it
Technically the hooks are for a trash sack, is how I believe it was advertised. Heard them referred to as "panty hooks" though, and liked that.
 
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