Installed Archetype Racing BAM-BYOD Rail

[ultima785]

Here’s what I got, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. You may need different size balls, for example. Also, the accessories pictured are being returned because I’m going with a lighter weight setup. I’ll post those links instead.

This is for my iPhone. If the MagSafe isn’t strong enough, I’ll just get something more secure…

SOLOMARK Gun Adapter for Camera Screw (1/4-Inch) - Camera Gun Mount Adapter Shotgun Hunting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XB39SY4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5TYP07K810PTDC5DACWF

https://www.tackform.com/products/tripod-adapter-1-4-20-hole-20mm-ball-connection-enduro-series

https://www.tackform.com/products/20mm-ball-and-socket-telescoping-arm-7-to-9

https://www.tackform.com/products/aluminum-double-ball-shaft-17-1mm-to-20mm

https://www.belkin.com/us/magsafe-m...magnetic-wireless-car-charger-10w/p/p-wic004/

This is for my Insta360 camera…

Rail DOGZ Universal Gun Rail Mount for Small Cameras - All Metal Camera Mount for Picatinny Gun Rails https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y62W386/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XQNMFQ6419B3PY6SPHF2

thanks! here's another one that someone posted over a year ago when forum members first started getting excited about the elusive BYOD rail. appears to have 2 different mounting types.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07CTCZGB5/

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[DREWR13]

Couple installed pics. Now just waiting on the mounts to come in.

 

[Eastmort]

I apologize in advance but I'm about to order the BAM Rail and have what may be a stupid question I haven't see answered yet. Because I have no experience with Pitcatinny rails, I'm wondering about the differences between the smooth rail and the track rail. Would really appreciate someone explaining the pros and cons of each and whether or not they use the same mounts. I prefer the look of the smooth rail but suspect that the track rail might provide a more solid mounting platform.

Any help here would be greatly appreciated!

P.S. KUDOs to AR for designing such a functional, high quality and attractive accessory!

 

[WuNgUn]

nah. $220.
Go ahead and price out the things you would need to somewhat duplicate it, in cheaper materials, from China, and without the engineering to go along with designing the way the end feet take pressure off of the center mount.
I went homemade on my Jeep TJ with Kayak T rail, all kinds of Ram Mounts, etc. 3M VHB tape to mount it. I had about $150 wrapped up in the setup.
And it sucked.
It didn't flow well with design, was just kind of...there.
It performed its function of holding a phone, most of the time.
Anything else, it sucked at, and even the weight of the arm and phone caused the VHB to let loose every month or two and I'd have to reapply. GoPro footage was so jittery it was pointless. IT would not hold the weight of my phone AND my GoPro. And you could forget a handheld CB/GMRS.
I didn't want to run screws into my dash on the Jeep.
At the end of the day a machined, purpose-designed piece of functional artistry does cost more than DIY. And it does for a reason.
Yes, it's fairly expensive. But not bad once you dive into what went into it, why it works the way it does, and what it provides you in the end.
But if you want trouble-free, steady mounting solutions for your dash it's the best thing going at the moment.

Lol. But you still gotta add $150 to $200 worth of mounts to it!

 

[Smheard]

Here’s what I got, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. You may need different size balls, for example. Also, the accessories pictured are being returned because I’m going with a lighter weight setup. I’ll post those links instead.

This is for my iPhone. If the MagSafe isn’t strong enough, I’ll just get something more secure…

SOLOMARK Gun Adapter for Camera Screw (1/4-Inch) - Camera Gun Mount Adapter Shotgun Hunting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XB39SY4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5TYP07K810PTDC5DACWF

https://www.tackform.com/products/tripod-adapter-1-4-20-hole-20mm-ball-connection-enduro-series

https://www.tackform.com/products/20mm-ball-and-socket-telescoping-arm-7-to-9

https://www.tackform.com/products/aluminum-double-ball-shaft-17-1mm-to-20mm

https://www.belkin.com/us/magsafe-m...magnetic-wireless-car-charger-10w/p/p-wic004/

This is for my Insta360 camera…

Rail DOGZ Universal Gun Rail Mount for Small Cameras - All Metal Camera Mount for Picatinny Gun Rails https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y62W386/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XQNMFQ6419B3PY6SPHF2

Thanks for the info…..used a mix of Belkin, Amazon, tackform, and 67 Designs…..

 

[broadicustomworks]

Lol. But you still gotta add $150 to $200 worth of mounts to it!

YOLO, brotha!

Yeah. I know. I’m hoping all my RAM mount stuff will be the right lengths and such .
I did buy a couple of picatinny-ball mount adapters.
if not, yeah, I’ll spring for that cool carbon fiber one I’ve seen a few times on here.

 

[JediMcMuffin]

Thanks for the info…..used a mix of Bellini, Amazon, tackform, and 67 Designs…..

Looks great. I’ll be reselling my AR rail depending on how far the 67D rail goes as I want I to be able to support a device all the way left and right

 

[WuNgUn]

YOLO, brotha!

Yeah. I know. I’m hoping all my RAM mount stuff will be the right lengths and such .
I did buy a couple of picatinny-ball mount adapters.
if not, yeah, I’ll spring for that cool carbon fiber one I’ve seen a few times on here.

I think I'm gonna gradually go with arca Swiss quick releases for cameras and phone and whatever else...mounted to a cheese plate to the 1/4-20 Bronco accessory hole.
This rail LOOKS badass though

 

[DubC]

Thanks for the info…..used a mix of Bellini, Amazon, tackform, and 67 Designs…..

Nice! Similar to mine, but I have a TackForm telescoping arm instead of the 67D.

 

[Lilj4425]

Love it. Didn’t even take 10 minutes to install. Worth every penny. @EIGHTLUG

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

Since everybody's posting their pics in here...

 

[Petey]

I love mine too!

 

[Tippster]

I finally got these 67 Designs phone/GPS arms to go along with this rail - work perfectly and hold a ton of weight with no movement at all - this is a simple fix to hold a couple of devices.

 

[ColoradoGuy]

Do you guys know anything about the cost of Billet Aluminum, not to mention anything else involved in the process of making this rail? It's not a piece of cheap plastic, it's an engineered piece of beautiful sauciness. Haters will hate.

I got mine and put it in this morning... and just want to say that I whole heartedly agree with this post.

It is very high quality and really is a work of art.

Also, the packaging is great and adding the stickers and Bronco patch were a nice touch.

Recommended!

 

[BoMiltenberger]

Thanks for the info…..used a mix of Belkin, Amazon, tackform, and 67 Designs…..

Do you have links for those accessories by chance?

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