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Old 06-29-2017, 11:12 AM
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2017 Superduty Cell Phone Cradle Location

Wondering with the new dash where people have mounted their cell phone booster cradles?

On my old 2011 Superduty, I had a "smooth talker" booster cradle that just went on the screws holding the radio/deck in place (in the dash). I still have the cradle but am unsure about taking the new dash apart or wondering is there is a more clever location for it.

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Old 06-29-2017, 11:21 AM
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I havent installed one in the '17 yet...but I like ProClips, not sure if you could adapt their holder to your booster or not.

Can't say I'm crazy about either mount from Proclips...I like the position of their center mount, but I don't like the strap itself...
The Drivers Side vent mount is marginally better but the location is not ideal (prefer center of dash).

2017 Superduty - Pro Clips Mount
 
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I used a proclips mount in a cupholder slot, usually this is not an option I would choose but with 6 cupholders within easy reach vs the usual 2 I don't mind sacrificing one and with Apple Play it's preferable to be wired vs Bluetooth.
 
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Got a piece of wood flooring that just happens to match color of wood grain except grain running in wrong direction from the sliding door. Cut it to 3-3/4 in. X 9-7/8 in. Then cut a 1/4" out the rear to fit where the door slides into the console and agains so the sliding door can slide up over some to hold in place. Then cut 1-1/2" from the edge of the groove so the curvature of the door can come over. Hard to explain. The door and slots is slightly curved and the wood is flat. Also cut a slot to pass the USB through. I have two RAM ball mounts and will swap that out to the new RAM Tough-Trac rail mount so that I can put on a T-Bolt (ball) to the rail and put it where I want or two if needed. Then remove when not needed.
 

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That's an excellent idea...I've got some extra bamboo flooring in my garage that I might try that with. Thanks.
 
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Old 10-03-2017, 10:14 PM
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Got a piece of wood flooring that just happens to match color of wood grain except grain running in wrong direction from the sliding door. Cut it to 3-3/4 in. X 9-7/8 in. Then cut a 1/4" out the rear to fit where the door slides into the console and agains so the sliding door can slide up over some to hold in place. Then cut 1-1/2" from the edge of the groove so the curvature of the door can come over. Hard to explain. The door and slots is slightly curved and the wood is flat. Also cut a slot to pass the USB through. I have two RAM ball mounts and will swap that out to the new RAM Tough-Trac rail mount so that I can put on a T-Bolt (ball) to the rail and put it where I want or two if needed. Then remove when not needed.










Well I finally got it upgraded with the new RAM Tough-Track system. The RAM ***** can be moved or positioned or removed and added. Just need to paint them screws now.
 
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Very creative posts with pictures. I like seeing this content.
 
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10 bucks at autozone, works great for me.
 
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10 bucks at autozone, works great for me.
I bought a similar holder, but found it was in the way of the shifter. I ended up putting it on the passenger vent. I may try modifying it to make lower profile.

BTW, what's the **** with the blue light below your phone?
 
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Subwoofer bass control **** for aftermarket stereo
 
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I use this one
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I ended up buying the same one as above for my new truck - IPOW One Touch CD Slot. I tried a few others that were similar, and more expensive, but came back to this one. It holds everything from an iPhone 5s up to the iPhone 8 Plus and it's currently around $11...
 
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I love this one and it fits in that void in the dash perfectly.

Easy to see as well and very cheap.

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I very seldom use my CD player so I got this one and it works good enough for me
 
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