Custom Console Offroad Phone Mount

[GroovyGeek]

For me a phone down and out of view is not helpful. My solution is a left hand mount for $30on Amazon plus Ram X grip. Phone is in my line of sight with the slightest of sideways glances. Left hand operation allows me to keep the right hand on the wheel.

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[Dgc]

I tried a bunch of different phone mount options, including a few of the dash mount solutions, and was not happy with any of them. That being the case, I decided to make my own.

I used the mount points for the factory center console handle, and created a very rigid mount plate for a 1" ball. That gave me a mounting point for a RAM mount arm and cell phone cradle which are perfect for secure offroad travel.

The plate is milled from insanely rigid 1/4" G10 (which is a fiberglass composite) with recessed hardware for the ball mount. It was sprayed with a textured satin black to match the interior. Stainless steel bolts and spacers were used to mount it to the console through the factory handle.

The result looks extremely clean (in my humble opinion at least) and is incredibly rigid. There is zero wobble or vibration regardless of road/trail surface and its a very quick one-handed operation in and out, even with the heavy duty springs on the ram phone cradle.

I tried using the same ram arm and phone cradle from a dash mounted ball but it was unusable with vibration due to the angle of the arm coming off the dash. This new plate solves all of that.

I am considering making these available for other Bronco owners, but wanted to gauge interest on here first before going down that road.

Let me know what you think and if you'd be interested in getting one for your rig.

Thanks!

Art

Looks good, nice work!! I used the rubigrid from bullet point and it’s been great for me…

 

[TrailRaider]

I bought one from Amazon similar to that. Phone site a tad higher. Mounts to the same handle via L-bracket and a clamp. Perfect location, for me anyway, phone on the dash of a car with a 10” tall field of view is not a good idea, especially if you need to use the visor

 

[Tonka Bronka]

We did something similar using a motorcycle RAM handlebar mount w/ M8 screw. (I hope that's right, I dug through my spare parts bin) and a short, a long and a ball connecter, topped with a Quadlock charging MagBase. We had to use a zip tie to keep snug against the Bronco OEM handle.
Seems like alot of work, but it was perfect for my needs. Kept the phone away from the passengers and in perfect reach for me, ...and charging!

M6 but yeah, I sourced two 1" billet ram balls drilled for 6mm cap screws. Perfect fit.

 

[BigCanadian]

Nice solution there! Thanks for sharing

This is what I use as well. Bought it from Etsy. They have magnetic or clamp on options for mounting the phones.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/111455...f=sr_gallery-1-1&cns=1&organic_search_click=1

 

[PullMeOverRed22]

Very clean setup, I'd be interested! Been looking into something like this to mount an iPad for Onx while on off road trips.

My thoughts as well. Rather there than on the dash.

 

[Donkeygyrl]

Does this make the handle unusable?

 

[Muddog899]

I tried a bunch of different phone mount options, including a few of the dash mount solutions, and was not happy with any of them. That being the case, I decided to make my own.

I used the mount points for the factory center console handle, and created a very rigid mount plate for a 1" ball. That gave me a mounting point for a RAM mount arm and cell phone cradle which are perfect for secure offroad travel.

The plate is milled from insanely rigid 1/4" G10 (which is a fiberglass composite) with recessed hardware for the ball mount. It was sprayed with a textured satin black to match the interior. Stainless steel bolts and spacers were used to mount it to the console through the factory handle.

The result looks extremely clean (in my humble opinion at least) and is incredibly rigid. There is zero wobble or vibration regardless of road/trail surface and its a very quick one-handed operation in and out, even with the heavy duty springs on the ram phone cradle.

I tried using the same ram arm and phone cradle from a dash mounted ball but it was unusable with vibration due to the angle of the arm coming off the dash. This new plate solves all of that.

I am considering making these available for other Bronco owners, but wanted to gauge interest on here first before going down that road.

Let me know what you think and if you'd be interested in getting one for your rig.

Thanks!

Art

I would be interested in one if you happen to make a extra one.

 

[Gomezstx]

TY for the cost outline. Would it be possible to have a longer arm off the mount - with a bend - to still have full usage of the console grab/handle.

TY for the cost outline. Would it be possible to have a longer arm off the mount - with a bend - to still have full usage of the console grab/handle.

 

[nolimits]

Nice job. If you were to make & market you need to ensure it can charge while mounted.

 

[ArtHughes]

Nice job. If you were to make & market you need to ensure it can charge while mounted.

Yep it charges very cleanly from the center console

 

[AttackGuy64]

I went a different direction with mine. I have a M2M overhead basket that attaches to the front of the console with the upfitter switches. This basket has a molle pattern grid and 1/4" holes throughout. I used one of those holes to fit a RAM ball mount, arm, and phone mount. It's surprisingly solid and easy to read when driving. I can use it for additional n avigation aids like OnX or bang out texts at a stoplight.

 

[FordFamily4Fun]

I just got this. $35 on Amazon. All metal. Sturdy. This thing does not move.

 

[Poppavein]

With CarPlay and a 12” screen, why would you need this?
I got a wireless charger inside the console so it’s out of sight if I accidentally leave it in the rig.

 

[Dialtone]

Looks good, nice work!! I used the rubigrid from bullet point and it’s been great for me…

Was wondering about the BulletPoint. I have one in my Ram truck and love it. Just wasn't sure of the stability of the long arm needed to clear the Bronco dash. I have the 4" arm in my truck and it's just one the edge of being too bouncy. No generally an issue since 90% of what I need on the road is synced to the truck screen.

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