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I had one of those arms mounted to the dash accessory point for about one trip to work. Hated it up there, I don’t need my phone right in my face at all times, and it just looked goofy. Went on the hunt for a more realistic mounting point for my needs, and finally come up with a finished product I love. All parts listed at end of post. Shop manual for removing console also attached.
Started with this clamp mount from Vortex signs. Clamps perfect to the console grab handle and matches my FE black/gray.
They have two phone mount options for this one. I went with the MagSafe, have to supply your own apple charger.
It worked great. If you like the looks of this you can stop here. But I didn’t like the big white charger and the way the cable was laying around. And as you can see in pic, the Bronco gave an error message every startup. On the hunt I went for a better magsafe charger solution and wire concealment.
I came up with this charger from Spiegel. Looks better, and the wire connects in the back, making it easier to hide away.
The spiegel uses a proprietary ball so I had to improvise, and connect a 17mm ball socket to it so it would connect to the Vortex ball mount. Off to the wife’s craft room and a quick mix of 2 part epoxy and I was in business.
To power the charger, and hide the wire away, I installed a USB power source under the center console.
Powered the power source from the 12v socket in the console box using a plug and play adapter.
Power source mounted inside console. Used 3M tape and mounted through a screw on the grab handle mounting plate. It’s not going anywhere.
Plug and Play adapter powering power source. The rear part of center console pulls right off to expose the connector. Easy brezzy.
Ran the wiring neatly down the grab handle and into the console.
Finished product. Works great. Doesn't budge.
Doesn't interfere with precious cup holder space.
Products I used:
Spiegel charger
https://getspiegel.com/products/wireless-car-charger?variant=33424093806678
Vortex Mount
https://www.vortexsigns.com/phone-m...s/vortex-mira-phone-console-mount-ford-bronco
ball socket
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CMLX1NS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
power source
https://www.coolgear.com/product/usb-charger-dual-type-usb-usb-c-ports-mountable-chassis
plug and play 12v (only needed if you don’t want to splice factory wires)
https://www.4dtech.com/12v-pnp-power-accessory-harness/
Phone wallpaper background
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/phone-wallpapers-for-your-bronco-trim.5710/
Started with this clamp mount from Vortex signs. Clamps perfect to the console grab handle and matches my FE black/gray.
They have two phone mount options for this one. I went with the MagSafe, have to supply your own apple charger.
It worked great. If you like the looks of this you can stop here. But I didn’t like the big white charger and the way the cable was laying around. And as you can see in pic, the Bronco gave an error message every startup. On the hunt I went for a better magsafe charger solution and wire concealment.
I came up with this charger from Spiegel. Looks better, and the wire connects in the back, making it easier to hide away.
The spiegel uses a proprietary ball so I had to improvise, and connect a 17mm ball socket to it so it would connect to the Vortex ball mount. Off to the wife’s craft room and a quick mix of 2 part epoxy and I was in business.
To power the charger, and hide the wire away, I installed a USB power source under the center console.
Powered the power source from the 12v socket in the console box using a plug and play adapter.
Power source mounted inside console. Used 3M tape and mounted through a screw on the grab handle mounting plate. It’s not going anywhere.
Plug and Play adapter powering power source. The rear part of center console pulls right off to expose the connector. Easy brezzy.
Ran the wiring neatly down the grab handle and into the console.
Finished product. Works great. Doesn't budge.
Doesn't interfere with precious cup holder space.
Products I used:
Spiegel charger
https://getspiegel.com/products/wireless-car-charger?variant=33424093806678
Vortex Mount
https://www.vortexsigns.com/phone-m...s/vortex-mira-phone-console-mount-ford-bronco
ball socket
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CMLX1NS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
power source
https://www.coolgear.com/product/usb-charger-dual-type-usb-usb-c-ports-mountable-chassis
plug and play 12v (only needed if you don’t want to splice factory wires)
https://www.4dtech.com/12v-pnp-power-accessory-harness/
Phone wallpaper background
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/phone-wallpapers-for-your-bronco-trim.5710/
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