MOD: A-Pillar RAM mount GPS/Phone holder

kidsmoke · Jun 9, 2023

tattooedsnake said: ↑

Where did you run your cable to have it come out of the A pillar?
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my head unit has two USB dongles, one for apple and one for android. Simply ran from the back of the HU just above the pedals and squeezed it out between the pillar and the dash.

I recently put a new red cord in there.

motionridr8 · Sep 18, 2023

kits are available again! PM me

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ount-modification.549824/page-7#post-29102406

EYBT · Feb 1, 2024

motionridr8 said: ↑

kits are available again! PM me

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ount-modification.549824/page-7#post-29102406
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Sent a message to you this past Sunday, please let me know if this is still available or if I have to source my own.

hayrider2.0 · Sep 24, 2024

Guys,
Why are you using the 1” / 25mm Ram Ball Mount?
When there’s a 1” / 25mm WITH a 6mm x 35mm long tread attached to the ball already?

$16 Bicycle Handlebar Stem Mount Base with 1'' Ball, Compatible with RAM Mounts B Size 1" Ball Double Socket Arm & Bike Motorcycle Phone Holder,Designed for Road Bicycle Accessories

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLRKTM8V?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I used it to mount my ScanGauge III, excuse the messy garage & the truck still apart working on finishing up the interior mods. The arm I used was this one because it’s all aluminum & stainless hardware. I removed the wing nut and used 5mm 304 Allen pan head bolts with nylon locknuts. I’m not going to adjust the ScanGauge location but if I needed I put a 3mm allen wrench in the truck just incase.

FANAUE Composite Double Socket Swivel Arm,DA-100PRO 3.7" Length, Aluminum Construction, Compatible with RAM Mounts B Size 1" Ball Components

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1GT6V9K?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

I used a 6mm flanged 304 stainless nut and tightened the ball & nut together. If you needed more length I found a little aluminum spacer. You can see the spacer in the photo below, just put the spacer between the nut & ball.
The sun visor can be flipped down without touching the ScanGauge

From underneath

Oh, I’m working on a cell phone mount but it’s going to be attached to the side view mirror on the door.

Kolter45 · May 8, 2024

Here's the one I bought years ago on 7/2019

$14 RAM Mounts RAM-B-367U Motorcycle Handlebar Clamp Base with M8 Bolts with B Size 1" Ball

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005J43I56?ie=UTF8

hayrider2.0 · Aug 28, 2024

I finally came up with a phone mount. It attaches to the drivers mirror. That was the part that took me forever to mark the hole and drill it into the plastic cover. The door and a lot of the interior is pulled because the truck is getting painted soon and I’m pulling the door handles to paint.

Parts used!
***Edit*** I ended up going to the next size longer on the extension arm. I believe it’s 3 3/4” long. This moved it away from the window and up out of the way of the AC outlet. And in the Phoenix area trust me you need AC‼️

$16 FANAUE Aluminum Phone Holder with 1" Ball Head Adapter Compatible with RAM mounts B Size Double Socket arm (CPC-08)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN8F8M6D?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

$13 FANAUE Angled Bolt Head Adapter Ball Base with 10mm Mounting Hole,MB-01 Aluminum Alloy Mount Base for RAM Mounts B Size 1" Ball Double Socket Arm

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPNK29Q9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

$18 FANAUE Double Socket Arm Compatible with RAM Mount B Size Ball Head and Bike Motorcycle Phone Holder, Fits Industry All Standard 1" Ball Adapters (DA-90)

https://www.amazon.com/FANAUE-Double-Socket-Compatible-Components/dp/B0BN8GLCJW?crid=330P7OVM9V264&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.j6FHDa5xZLRCGGKz6iDlMdK8ey3txiCCXF7ci7wNJbsnXT37etW1mnZ1rEhdC92fUi9cYGMHdr4DJ0HWYpwaW12seDze1sAEzzQHzdI-2BSzt01ZWr3c2__QaqwvrgVvYTypzlvKrKRzbfFjcRr4QyOL_9lGX2ZH7tSIS6ghC2rKERqzcIDPO9Y2SFh_IBwG_W1dUORlf3DPFm0LZbaoU6797_FZRTDaR5s6hvekB7Q.Ai3MylWEHSZk2SdPhmoQA4ooRLPj3Jm13ulsVlTDDT4&dib_tag=se&keywords=FANAUE+Double+Socket+Arm&qid=1724855769&sprefix=fanaue+double+socket+arm+%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-3

$10 uxcell M6 x 1-Pitch 45mm Length Coupling Nuts, 4pcs 304 Stainless Steel Metric Hex Rod Coupling Nuts

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9J9V4ZH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

$9 M6-1.0 x 16mm Flanged Button Head Socket Cap Screw Bolts, Allen Socket Drive, Stainless Steel 304, Black Finish, Quantity 25

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XX4KV62?ie=UTF8&th=1

Corny Taco · Aug 26, 2024

Great info in this thread. Installed it tonight

Fluffymonkey · Sep 24, 2024

motionridr8 said: ↑

kits are available again! PM me

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ount-modification.549824/page-7#post-29102406
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Still have kits by chance?

TACOBORI · Nov 5, 2024

Lostsheep said: ↑

Just want to say that this mounting location when used with the RAM mounts is LEGIT. I was a bit reluctant to mount my phone so close to the window in an attempt to avoid defenestration, but I believe it is a non issue.

I must give credit to this thread for the idea, although I did do it a little different. I had a piece of 316 SS on the stock rack so I basically made myself a custom male female standoff. Threaded M6x1 male (copied thread length from the OEM screw) and 1/4-20 female with a 1" long body. Male threads were single pointed on my CNC lathe and hex was cut on the knee mill.

And because I like having the option to move things around I also made this mounting plate. There is a backing plate behind the dash panel.

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sorry to bring back this thread from the dead! do you still offer the SS sleeve for the a pillar ram mount? love the cleanliness of it

4th_Gen_T4R · Nov 30, 2024

Good evening. I am working out the parts for this mod on my 4runner. I ran across this kit that has the bolt and spacer.

https://rammount.com/products/ram-b-367b-m6u

Buenotaco2012 · Dec 13, 2024

G.T.[OP] initial post: ↑

There have been at least two threads on this here and at least one has dissolved over time with the photo's disappearing. The other thread involves drilling and tapping which I understand out of reach for some people with smaller tool sets or limited storage space for additional tools.

I went through the RAM Mounts catalog and came up with the following that will bolt right up.

PRODUCT NUMBER: RAM-B-367BU ball mount.

This is made for motorcycles and is intended to be mounted with 8mm hardware. The Tacoma A-Pillar hardware is the typical "just long enough" Toyota 6mm which will need to be replaced. I used a 50mm long stainless 6mm socket head screw to replace the factory bolt.

One thing you will notice is that the ball mount itself is quite small and the grab handle bolt cavity pretty much swallows it. To push it out a bit to allow accessories to mount to it add a pair of 6mm nuts and a 6mm split lock washer and you have everything you need to get the ball out far enough to be able to actually use it.

Assembly order:

Cap screw

Ball mount

6mm nut

6mm split washer

6mm nut

Pop the small plastic cover off of the factory bolt, remove the bolt, and install your new mount.

From here I clamped on a
PRODUCT NUMBER: RAP-B-201U double socket arm and a...

PRODUCT NUMBER: RAM-HOL-UN7BU X-Grip phone holder.

Inserted my phone and here is the result.

As you can see the phone does not block my view out the windshield - camera was held slightly below my sightline - and it is within easy reach of my left hand for use. I have ordered and plan to add a 6ft charging cable to thread under the dash and A-pillar for my phone there as well and will update the thread with those details later.

RAM Mounts as well as others make many different types of device holders that would work in that location to allow you to have multiple device options mounted there.

EDIT: List of parts used.

M6 x 50mm socket head cap screw

RAM Mounts Ball mount

6mm nut

6mm split washer

6mm nut

RAM Mounts double arm socket

RAM Mounts X-Grip phone holder

NOTE: This mod will work on both 1st and 2nd gen Tacomas. You may find that a different length cap screw may work better for the 1st gen trucks.

Some members are reporting that they are having greater success using a M6 X 55mm socket head cap screw. Your mileage may vary.

Use the RAM Mounts part numbers and check around at places like Amazon and the like, odds are you will find better pricing than if you went through RAM Mounts direct for their parts.

As always, if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask and I will answer them as best i can.

Just noticed today that this thread is over two years old and people are still chiming in with their success stories and pictures. Keep them coming TacomaWorld, it's really cool to see everyones personal twist on this ridiculously simple and utilitarian mod.

EDIT: 07-17-2018
If your local hardware stores don't carry the hardware you need or are perpetually out of stock then a member here can help you as he's bought a large volume and is willing to ship you what you need out of that. Check out this thread for details.
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Amazing
I'm also looking for the mounting bolt kits. Have anymore left?

Buenotaco2012 · Feb 11, 2025

Just want to day this is one of my favorite mods. Makes my driving experience so much more enjoyable.
Big thank you to @motionridr8 for hooking me up with the hardware. Such a good guy.
The hardware that came with my ball order (part# ram-b-367u) guaged too big. I bought some extra washers and nuts. The install was so easy and makes my driving very safe and comfortable.
See my pictures below from the parts I ordered to my finished product

motionridr8 · Feb 12, 2025

I've got 250 bolts kits worth of materials coming in shortly if you're interested!

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