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I had a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 laying around that did not get much use. Discovered Torque Pro and away we go........
Could not find much for mounting options on a 2003 Super Duty other than a suction cup window mount, which I do not like. I did not want to just clamp one on the A-pillar handle either and really did not want to alter the A-pillar.
Searched around with some measurements to find a Ram base mount that allowed the bolt holes from the A-pillar mount to line up.
The first view without anything:
The location I was looking at using to mount to:
The Ram mount I found to dimensionally allow the bolts to align:
So the mount was a wee bit larger than the hole I want to put it in. So I ground down the mount itself very easily with a bench grinder:
The only alteration required to the A-pillar was to cut out the two little plastic tabs that stick out in the middle between the two mounting holes. A quick snip and they are gone. The little hump inside the hole is ok because of the V shape at the base of the Ram mount:
And then picked up a couple M6 x 30mm bolts and a couple washers (I could have searched harder for black but I didn't), and BAM!!
Chris - I tried to give Reps but I gotta spread the love before giving you anymore, per FTE. Great write up!
Originally Posted by Misky6.0
Clever idea, I hope you plan to remove every time you park. It looks way too tempting a target.
Nah, I wouldn't worry about it. I don't disconnect mine at all. I just don't see that as a major issue. Not that I am blind to the theft aspect, I just won't let what "might happen" lead me to remove mine every time. It's an object, and if someone breaks my window to steal, then I have insurance.
Sure it would be a pain to deal with, maybe, but it would be fixed through my insurance.
Originally Posted by Sam I Am
Looks good. Seems like it is a larger device than what I would want there, but it looks like you did a great job on it.
Is that a mirror power fold switch in front of the multi-function stalk?
It is a little bigger, but I am glad I used my 7" Kindle Fire. Not really in the way.
Here is a pic of my setup, but I used a suction cup one that works really well.
It also helps set the tablet further towards the window instead of the driver.
I wanted to use something other than the suction cup because we have sun here all the time and my windshield catches it a majority of the day. The plastic of the suction cup will get damaged here very quickly. Plus, with where I have it located I can still use my sunscreen to keep those rays from the inside.
Originally Posted by Sam I Am
Looks good. Seems like it is a larger device than what I would want there, but it looks like you did a great job on it.
Is that a mirror power fold switch in front of the multi-function stalk?
The size is actually perfect for me. I just need to adjust the sizes on my display because my eyes are getting worse and I want to be able to glance to see them versus attempting to look at them too long trying to read the gauges.
The switch is for my LED lights I put in the back so when I go hooking up the trailer at night or disconnecting out in the desert when it is dark I am able to flip the switch to see. Or I can use to aid in backing too! The empty hole is for my future 52" curved LED light bar over the windshield to supplement my 20" where the fogs used to be. Fogs were gone when I got the truck because the guy had previously installed a front hitch, but he kept that and did not have the fogs anymore.
Originally Posted by Misky6.0
Clever idea, I hope you plan to remove every time you park. It looks way too tempting a target.
The mount I have is a spring loaded holder so it pops out really easily when I want it to. It holds it in nice and tight though so no worries with it falling out. I can just toss the tablet in the center console if needed. I have really dark tinted windows too so when it is there tucked in the corner, it is hard to tell it is even there just by looking through the window.
Thanks again guys. Wanted to show another option for mounting if anyone wanted a more semi-permanent option for their phone or tablet. I can easily unbolt it and pop that little cover right back on the A-pillar and no one would be able to tell it was ever there.
I wanted to use something other than the suction cup because we have sun here all the time and my windshield catches it a majority of the day. The plastic of the suction cup will get damaged here very quickly. Plus, with where I have it located I can still use my sunscreen to keep those rays from the inside...........................
Funny you mention that, because when I put my setup in, I was wondering what the sun will do.
Here is Eastern Washington we get pretty hot in the summer.
I like the setup.
Just one question....What is the App that displays all that info and is there a plug in that needs to be in the truck? OK 2 questions.
I like the setup.
Just one question....What is the App that displays all that info and is there a plug in that needs to be in the truck? OK 2 questions.
I use these in my 18 wheeler. Have the flexible gooseneck style. They are very strong. Many mounting options as well. Tried a few different cheapo ebay ones and they never last due to the constant every day vibration.
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