Garmin 60CSx Install in 05+ Tacoma

Hey Robert, how is your mount holding up?

 

Good work. Your mods are always thoughtful and well executed.

I am about to copy this with my Vista Hcx.

 

Still holding up great. No issues at all.

 

I know I am reviving a very old thread but today I finally got around to doing it (THANK YOU ROBERT!). Instead of gluing the factory bolt into the ball mount I had a machine shop make a custom insert with the correct size and threads on each end. Cost me $50 bucks for the custom work but it is perfect and I had the guy make sure he kept measurements in case I needed more. I have a Garmin 3590 so I also had to buy a couple of different Ram Mount parts to make it work right. If anyone is interested in the parts list PM me.

 

got a 60CSx w/ RAM mounts + extras (maps, power leads, cables) on eBay for a steal.

Mounted it similar to Robert's way, but used the RAM-B-367u mount (since it has a hole through it) with a M6 x 50mm bolt and some washers. I used the 2" arm, and seem to have pretty good range of movement, and it definitely doesn't get in the way.

Here's a comparison shot of the shorter ball I used vs. the OP's

MINE



OP's

 

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Gonna do this with my 1st Gen here shortly

 

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