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Phone Mounting Options

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Timmah!, Nov 23, 2018.

  1. Nov 23, 2018 at 11:28 AM
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    Timmah!

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    Hey My 1st Gen Tacoma Brothers and Sisters,

    Here's a video showing a couple lesser known phone mounting options for your rigs.

    Here's the video and Enjoy the Show!

    https://www.youtube.com/embed/ETIaTQP-xFM
     
    Timmah!, Nov 23, 2018
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  2. Nov 23, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    Pop socket phone mount works great if you dont mind the thing on your phone. Use it on my work van and phone. Haven’t tried in my tacoma yet.
     
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  3. Nov 23, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    I have the RAM mount in my truck, albeit with the two part mount (which allows for more articulation) with the slope of our ‘A’ pillar.

    I love it. Better than any other phone mount I’ve seen.

    948A504C-3775-46B0-8F7C-286B896809B9.jpg
     
    BartMaster1234, Nov 23, 2018
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  4. Nov 23, 2018 at 6:26 PM
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    ryanl2425 Doesn't work..Hit with hammer...Then hit harder

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    I have the same setup and I love it your phone will never go anywhere.
     
    ryanl2425, Nov 23, 2018
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  5. Nov 23, 2018 at 6:39 PM
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    It’s designed for motorcycles so definitely not haha
     
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  6. Nov 23, 2018 at 6:54 PM
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    The X mounts have a tendency to loose their rubber fingers. Pull them off and then superglue them back on so they stay put.
     
    xtremewlr, Nov 23, 2018
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  7. Nov 24, 2018 at 3:38 AM
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    The newer ones come with the fingers glued on "at least the one my buddy got for his bike did, the one I got a couple years earlier I had to glue".
     
    Brokebrute, Nov 24, 2018
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  8. Nov 24, 2018 at 4:04 AM
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    I'm lazy and just throw mine in either the cupholder or next to the t-case lever nestled in the shift boot! Lol
     
    2004TacomaSR5, Nov 24, 2018
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  9. Nov 24, 2018 at 7:39 AM
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    I ride too and every single X mount I have seen or used that came with the fingers pre-glued still ended up coming off. At least check them regularly I would say. I actually stopped using the X mount on my bike and went with a much sturdier mount that wont fall apart like that.

    This one is actually much better IMO, as long as your phone fits. Works with most cases. I used this on my bike during a 4000 mile road trip without issues.
    $71 RAM MOUNTS (RAM-HOL-PD3 Universal PDA Holder
    https://www.amazon.com/RAM-MOUNTS-R..._rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=216S60XKT1EZKFF588ZC

    In the Taco, I'm using a Mob Armor magnetic mount now and really like it. Very solid mount and easy to use.

    https://www.mobarmor.com/Store/ShopDetail/MOBN-STK/MobNetic_Stk
     
    xtremewlr, Nov 24, 2018
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  10. Sep 7, 2024 at 6:40 AM
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    Hey I made a Ram mount for first gen 2003 Tacoma’s. It clips in beside the middle dash vents where the airbag indicator would be. Fits quite well there. I’ll attach a picture or two below. I’m making these for others so if you want one, shoot me a text! 563-203-0952.

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    Jamin Loewen, Sep 7, 2024
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    oldgreg, Sep 7, 2024
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