Sunglasses Solution

[Kluch]

From my old cars, I have become used to having my sunglasses up in the overhead holder. If you have the switches, you don't have a place for your shades. The solution of keeping them in the center console did not work for me and I hate visor clips.

Simple idea:

1. Find a sunglass case that would look good in your Bronco.
2. Make sure the case has a flat back and a hinged lid that opens up and leaves the front open.
3. Stick on above the visors with Alien Tape.

Viola! Solution came out so nice my wife asked for reciprocity for the passenger's seat

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[Daktari]

great idea! Do you have a link to that holder? I don't know Alien Tape, would probably just use 3M Automotive tape I have around. Looks slick!

 

[Adumb]

I love this level of simple engineering. Don't drill. Don't buy a rail and a clamp and a ball and an arm and a widget. Find a good spot and spend 10 bucks and 10 minutes. Bravo.

 

[Kluch]

great idea! Do you have a link to that holder? I don't know Alien Tape, would probably just use 3M Automotive tape I have around. Looks slick!

No link for the holders. Bought them locally from a small shop.

The tape is that "As seen on TV" stuff. Never used it before and decided to give it a try because supposed to be non-destructive. Had them up for 2 weeks now and have held great. You can buy it at Home Depot.

 

[Kluch]

I love this level of simple engineering. Don't drill. Don't buy a rail and a clamp and a ball and an arm and a widget. Find a good spot and spend 10 bucks and 10 minutes. Bravo.

For me, I'm a stickler for aesthetics so I WILL buy the rail and a clamp and a ball and an arm and a widget! Believe me, I looked for something to buy. But I didn't find them and then just came up with this. I really think it looks good. Oakley makes cases that would really fit the looks of the bronco but they are not flat on back and open with zippers so don't really work well for this solution.

 

[Adumb]

For me, I'm a stickler for aesthetics so I WILL buy the rail and a clamp and a ball and an arm and a widget! Believe me, I looked for something to buy. But I didn't find them and then just came up with this. I really think it looks good. Oakley makes cases that would really fit the looks of the bronco but they are not flat on back and open with zippers so don't really work well for this solution.

Trust me I was talking to myself there too. I bought the AR BYOD rail ASAP.

 

[RustysBronco]

Alternatively someone can just buy my OEM overhead console with the sunglass holder I pulled & swapped for aux switches. I'll sell it for a good deal.

 

[4xFord]

Good thinking and thanks for sharing. I'm not a fan of visor clips either but I've been happy with this one. I think it works because we can mount them above the visor.

 

[LINYBronco21]

From my old cars, I have become used to having my sunglasses up in the overhead holder. If you have the switches, you don't have a place for your shades. The solution of keeping them in the center console did not work for me and I hate visor clips.

Simple idea:

1. Find a sunglass case that would look good in your Bronco.
2. Make sure the case has a flat back and a hinged lid that opens up and leaves the front open.
3. Stick on above the visors with Alien Tape.

Viola! Solution came out so nice my wife asked for reciprocity for the passenger's seat

I did the EXACT same thing... Couldn't be happier with the results and so simple.

 

[bomchet]

Does anyone know if this GPCA Utility Case will work like the picture on their site for the Bronco?

https://www.gpca.us/shop/gpca-utility-case/

 

[GToddC5]

Does anyone know if this GPCA Utility Case will work like the picture on their site for the Bronco?

https://www.gpca.us/shop/gpca-utility-case/

I've been using that case for my sunglasses (Maui Jim aviator style, for reference) , and stuffing it into the door net pocket. Recently I noticed the net coming apart at the bottom, so I need another spot to hold it.

 

[bomchet]

I've been using that case for my sunglasses (Maui Jim aviator style, for reference) , and stuffing it into the door net pocket. Recently I noticed the net coming apart at the bottom, so I need another spot to hold it.

I was more asking if it could be placed like the one in that picture on the Jeep.

 

[Adumb]

For anyone interested in full on copying the OP (like I am) here is a link to the exact case used:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2241753052...eb&brand=Carrera&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1

 

[JohnnyBronco]

3M auto tape (and similar for repairing phones and laptop screens) might be too permanent and "leave a mark" might be better to use the 3m Command Strips for rough surfaces

Otherwise I like the idea, my sunglasses for now reside in one of the cup holders when using the phone charger, otherwise in the phone charger tray or center console

 

[abdickson70]

These, found on Ebay and Amazon, may work with Mountains2Metal Molle door pocket or other molle console ideas. Although I like the idea of not having to zip and unzip with the OPs metod.
Ebay - Tactical
Amazon - Tactical

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