MOD: A-Pillar RAM mount GPS/Phone holder

I'm digging that @docloco magnetic mount! Thinks it's strong enough to hold through a thin case?

 

Yes. My current iPhone has a Lifeproof case with a Scosche magnet and it’s plenty strong.

 

Modifying this with a magnetic holder may be the way to go!

 

I like this. Thanks for sharing

 

I like having the option of adjustment with the arm, but yeah some sort of a magnet mount option would be cool

 

Finally tested it out with my garmin. Loving the setup.

 

Just purchased the Tech Deck xtreme-duty version, and probably going to get a pillar mod eventually. Now to wait and install it when it's not so cold out.

 

Welcome to TacomaWorld, you’ll definitely have a heap of options with a setup like that.

 

Just did this mod, thanks for the write up OP!

 

Finally got around to this and couldn't be more happy.

 

I actually modded where the handle screws so the end of the Ultragauge OBDII plug fit through. So only a little wire comes through the handle.

 

@Solvefunction makes these Ram Ball Ultragauge Mounts and they are the bomb.

 

I realize these are old posts, but I would hate for folks to not do this mod because they have corded Carplay or Android and aren't down with installing a USB port.

My solution was to buy a black lightning cable, std 3' is more than plenty, available near the checkout at any Marshalls for about $7. Run it from the back of the HU or the units pigtail under the dash and out between the dash and the A Pillar post. Piece of cake. No cutting. No wiring. Put your phone in the mount and plug it in and viola.

 

Good day, sir. Are you still selling those kits?

 

Setting this up in my brother's 2003 Tundra for a road trip. The Tundra a pillar handle bolts are significantly deeper than 1st/2nd gen Tacos and other Toyotas I've tried this on. Picked up some aluminum spacers and will need to grab a longer M6 bolt after Christmas.

 

This thread was a great find. Gave me the idea to do this gauge mount:

 

Interested as well. I can't find the bolt required locally.

 

Try Ace hardware stores as they still actually sell hardware.

 

I had a short arm but didn't like how it fit. Fast forward a year or so and moved my knuckle joint arm to the A Pillar, I think this one will be usable.