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Stupid cup holders

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by taco6ix, Aug 7, 2022.

  1. Aug 7, 2022 at 9:34 AM
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    taco6ix

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    So I got pretty annoyed with the cup holders because they never hold my water bottle or can of redbull, my 2 weapons of choice. So I went and made this little spring loaded doohickey that goes in another useless spot that I usually put my wallet in which I still can! Curious if there's any other doohickeys like this out there or similar.

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  2. Aug 7, 2022 at 9:59 AM
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    Radelix

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    I'm curious, is the issue you are solving is that rattles around?
     
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    Why not put it in the front or back holders? Those are in your hand reach as well. Problem solved!
     
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    I just use a can hugger/koozi and never gave it another thought.
    the chalk bags have worked well for bottles too.
     
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    What did you make it out of?
     
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  9. Aug 7, 2022 at 5:17 PM
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    More so with a redbull can. Just doesn't fit at all to where it will spill if you accelerated to hard or took a turn
     
  10. Aug 7, 2022 at 5:18 PM
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    Those are just as big and won't help a skinny can from swinging all around
     
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    I don't think there's a cupholder in any vehicle that holds a red bull can properly. That's more a red bull issue than anyone
     
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  13. Aug 7, 2022 at 5:21 PM
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    And there isn't. Hence why I needed to invent something that will lol
     
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  14. Aug 7, 2022 at 5:23 PM
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    Just a plastic box that I cut into with some screws and a push latch that's for cabinets
     
  15. Aug 7, 2022 at 5:27 PM
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    This Buds for you Mr. Red Bull can securer guy!
     
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    SwollenGoat

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    Easy fix. Dump contents of bottle, can, jug whatevs into…

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    No doohickey assjackery needed.
     
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    Do you have a hydro flask? If so does it hold up well in the front cup holder with this?
    I’ve tried 3 so far with no luck.
     
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    I use a 32oz. Takeya stainless steel water bottle and the cup holder works fine. Forget which ring I have on the bottom but I do know I have that spring loader flipper in the up position. Cupholder is solid.

    https://www.amazon.com/Takeya-Origi...918943&sprefix=Takeya+32+ounce,aps,245&sr=8-3

    I even set my 30ounce Ozark Trail stainless steel tumbler in it and it stays put. Even leave the handle on it.


    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Tr...ealed-Stainless-Steel-Tumbler-30-oz/117753955
     
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  19. Aug 7, 2022 at 5:40 PM
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  20. Aug 7, 2022 at 5:48 PM
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    Once you put the BottlePro in the cupholder reach down and pull that flipper in the up position. There is no way the BottlePro can move that way. Cheers!
     
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