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Ram Mount Feeler

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Lostsheep, Feb 21, 2017.

  1. Jun 13, 2017 at 9:48 PM
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    mountainmonkey

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    Never enough
    I purposely went for the 1-1/2" ball for the extra stability for my tablet mount :thumbsup:
     
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  2. Jun 13, 2017 at 10:41 PM
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    tacomgee

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    4 or 5 out of 10.
    Ouch.

    For the record, I'd give it a solid 11 if it was an option.
    So far mine have held up on and off-road great! Super solid
    Very happy :thumbsup:
     
  3. Jun 14, 2017 at 3:02 AM
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    Got2ryde

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    I'm just mounting an iPhone 5s, so figure 1" will be good.
     
  4. Jun 14, 2017 at 3:06 AM
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    Got2ryde

    Got2ryde Well-Known Member

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    Quality, I give it a 10. 10 being best.
    4-5 rating is how challenging of an install it was. 10 being extremely difficult.
    Not a dig, just trying to help others by providing some perspective.
     
  5. Jun 18, 2017 at 9:17 PM
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    Lord Helmet

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    Bump because I will need this for a off road trip for my radio :thumbsup:
     
  6. Jun 19, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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    Lostsheep

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    My apologies to everyone for being behind on PMs and shipping stuff out; my big sur dive trip did not go exactly as planned and I've been dealing with the fallout from that. I am catching up now.

    The good news with my dive trip is that I was able to talk the coast guard out of picking me up off the boat with the helicopter AND I was also able to talk the ER doctors out of sending me to the barometric chamber.
     
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  7. Jun 19, 2017 at 1:35 PM
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    AKSig88

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  8. Jun 19, 2017 at 1:58 PM
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    Larzzzz

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  9. Jun 19, 2017 at 2:13 PM
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    Lostsheep

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    No DCS, but captain of the boat put me off anyways due to potential liability
     
  10. Jun 19, 2017 at 2:42 PM
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    Aux back up lights, Bed lights, Re-located trailer plug, Good dooby, a.k.a. jumper cable mod, Heated seats, back up camera,
    Oh that sucks.
     
  11. Jun 19, 2017 at 2:52 PM
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    Doesn't it suck getting oldo_O
     
  12. Jun 19, 2017 at 3:06 PM
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    :spy: I'm in pending PM
     
  13. Jun 23, 2017 at 6:09 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    Finally got my passenger side mounted. Maaaan what a pain. I ended up drilling out the holes with a 1/4" bit IIRC. It just gave me that little extra bit of leeway to get the holes lined up, and is still rock solid.
     
  14. Jun 23, 2017 at 12:21 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    Since I now have the passenger side installed but nothing to put there yet, I repurposed it into a CB mic holder.

    IMG_0956.jpg
     
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  15. Jun 23, 2017 at 2:11 PM
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    LiveFreeOrDie2015

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    I know the backer plate will be the strongest mount but has anyone tried thread nuts for mounting?
    This will save the task of removing dash.
     
  16. Jun 23, 2017 at 5:07 PM
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    JeffB

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    Do you mean Threaded screws?
     
  17. Jun 23, 2017 at 5:17 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    Are you talking about rivnuts? That would be a lot easier, but I don't think nearly as strong.
     
  18. Jun 23, 2017 at 5:58 PM
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    Lord Helmet

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    Can't wait to get mine :thumbsup:
     
  19. Jun 23, 2017 at 7:20 PM
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    They make non-threaded screws? lol
     
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  20. Jun 23, 2017 at 8:17 PM
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    Yes I couldn't think of the name. I used them for tailgate reinforcement and emissions pump relocation
    image.jpg
     
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