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Ultra Gauge Mounting Location???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JHTreyIII, Mar 6, 2011.

  1. Mar 6, 2011 at 8:27 AM
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    JHTreyIII

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    Ordered a new Ultra Gauge, looking for the best place to mount it. Has anyone found that perfect spot? I want it to look professional and stuck to the windshield with a suction cup doesn't do it for me. Suggestions? Photos?
     
  2. Mar 6, 2011 at 8:32 AM
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    chris4x4

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    I used the suction cup, and mounted it to the lower left corner of the windshield. Its close to inline with the instrument cluster, and not obtrusive.
     
  3. Mar 6, 2011 at 8:41 AM
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    That's where the GPS is...already have one thing stuck to the windshield! Trying to avoid suction cup city! Ha.
     
  4. Mar 6, 2011 at 8:54 AM
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    Incognito

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    I have mine right above the mirror using the suction cup... Routed the cable tucked right under the headliner.

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  5. Mar 6, 2011 at 9:31 AM
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    That's not half bad...the buttons on the back make this a little tricky.
     
  6. Mar 11, 2011 at 4:40 PM
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    Okay, so I figured out a good spot for the mount that didn't require the suction cup. It's out of the way and you can get to all of the buttons. It's also completely reversible, which is important to me because if I get tired of this one day, I don't want holes to remain in my dash when I remove it. It's simply a small piece of sheet metal bent at the correct angle and stuck to the dash with some 3M automotive double sided tape. I painted the home made bracket with some flat black paint and you don't even notice it. Check it out:

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  7. Mar 11, 2011 at 4:44 PM
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    And it almost hides those hideous Oakleys from view at the same time! LOL just messin
     
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  9. Mar 11, 2011 at 4:56 PM
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    Yeah those are my super cool surfer dude sunglasses (sarcastic). I know, I get enough crap from my old lady!!!
     
  10. Mar 11, 2011 at 4:56 PM
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    That's one spot I considered! Looks good there!
     
  11. Apr 7, 2012 at 9:24 AM
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    Tried to mount it this way today but using velcro, well the velcro idea didn't work so I will have to get some double sided tape. Is the 3m tape the same that's at Home Depot and Lowes?
     
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    How did you get the suction cup to stick with the dots there? I tried and it won't stay.
     
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  13. Apr 7, 2012 at 7:29 PM
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    Here is mine!

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  14. Apr 20, 2012 at 9:57 PM
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    Looks like a bottle of liquor in front of your cup holder!
     
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    so thiiiiiiiis is what the 2012 look like inside... hmm:D:eek:
     
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    I tried the bicycle reflector mount and it wasn't going to work with my mirror stem.

    Instead, I used a 1/2" U-bolt, 6 flat washers, 4 1/4-20 nuts, a few star washers, and a piece of 2" steel corner brace.
    Velcro-stuck the basic bracket to that.


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    Best Position for my use....

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    I Like. Is it held on by velcro so you can get to the buttons?
     

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