Installing Expedition Essentials 2TPAM - 2nd Gen Tacoma - Writeup with pictures!

So much room for activities!

 

my wife isnt a fan of it, but she cant argue with the fact that there is a phone holder.

a RIGID one at that.

 

I need to get one of the larger rammount x-grips to hold my wife's tablet.

 

Once I realized I had to chop up my gauge cluster bezel, it was over. I was like.....alright screw it I guess I have to drill holes and trim off more than what I really want...it came out nice for me thought after putting alot of hours and thought into the install.

 

Yeah buddy!

 

What is the 2TPAM made of? I’m wondering if I can install an analog compass in the front face. That won’t work too well if it’s steel.

Also, what’s the height of the front face? I might be able to direct-mount a RAM QuickGrip phone holder if there’s enough space.

 

steel

 

Damn, looks like an analog compass is out of the question. What’s the height of the front-facing panel?

 

So much badassery in this pic.

 

Just got an email from Jeff at Expedition Essentials. He said it’s made of aluminum. Can anyone else chime in to verify?

 

Beefier than some plate bumper manufacturers..

 

Its aluminum. I just put a magnet to it this morning and it does not stick

 

Ok, good deal. What’s the height of the front panel?

 

Bump. Anyone have a couple spare minutes and a measuring tape?

 

Are you just asking for the top to bottom of the front of the main central part?

 

Yep, exactly.

 

Looks like right at 2.5"

 

boogielicious

 

My man. Thanks!

I’m hoping I can bolt my existing RAM QuickGrip directly to the 2TPAM once I drill a couple extra holes. This arm setup I have is unobtrusive, but I’m gonna end up ripping the adhesive base off the dash.

 

Indeed aluminum, just checked