MOD: A-Pillar RAM mount GPS/Phone holder

Why don't you spend the money instead and update those old ass wheels WTF?

 

There's my bro!

I'm to cheap! I'll have to stick to my old ass 2011 wheels.

 

@JD'STaco is nice enough to send me the bolt. Going to try it on this one first because I'm cheap.

 

You have to do what works for you bud ! You should be good!

 

Mounted the 1" Ball. also drilled and filed the Pillar assist bolt cover Tab, and reinstalled It. Waiting on the Gadget Cradle!

 

Thats awesome man!! I didnt even think about doing that.

 

Im pretty sure the bolt size is M6

The Ram Ball Mount was designed for and M8

BUT

The Toyota bolt is M6

 

It's tedious, but It came out decent. I picked up a extra one from the dealer for a back up, but was able to make it work. I have that part# back at the house. I can post it later if anyone needs one. Thanks Chad!

 

I will take that part number please!! going to emulate what you did and see how it comes out!

 

I'll get that to you tonight. It's for the gray interior. Yeah just carefully drill the hole on a slight angle, and then use a chain saw file to keep adjusting the opening. It took about 5 tries. Also you need to make sure the ball has enough clearance!

 

This is how it looks.

 

Figure I'd toss this here for prosperity.

Got a new Garmin since my old one died a horrible death from too many Phoenix summers. I decided to bypass the x-mount since I don't care about mounting my phone. So away we go.

New Garmin 57 LM
Arkon 17mm to 25mm ball adapter
Ram motorcycle ball and 6" socket arm
M6x50 and nuts/washers

For this I put one nut on after the ball and three split washers, this is a good distance for me. I also subdued the base with a little flat black.

The cig plug power cable easily tucks over the column, it's not in the way so I doubt I'll run power. I can unmount this, pull the cord out and toss the whole mess in the glove box in seconds.

Pretty much perfection for what I wanted.

 

Here's the Part# Chad.

74617-04050-B0 L1 Pillar Plug , Assi.

 

Thanks man!!

 

Your welcome!

 

I paid 0.98cents, it listed for 3.10.

 

Where did you find it at?

 

My local Toyota Dealer. I always ask for the net price on parts I purchase from them. I also get great prices on parts from Toyota online Parts.

 

Do you have pictures of something mounted to this?

 

No pics handy, but the link portion of a RAM mount is anout 2-2.5" long. I use it to mount a garmin gpsmap60 which is a handheld unit, so it'll look pretty different from a more common nav unit. I'll try to remember to snap a pic next time I set up for a trip.