Phone holder with bullet point mounting solutions

[TwinTurboStang]

So I was looking for ways to get a magnet mount right in the area by the cup holder. Out of my line of sight but not where I can’t see it at all. Here is what I came up with. Drilled 2 holes in the grab handle and tapped the alum to m6 and used stainless button head Allen screws. The blueish carbon bar looks perfect. And a wing nut and it can be moved around.

https://www.bulletpointmountingsolutions.com/

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[iradi8]

Which model/parts did you buy to make this work?

 

[RescueCheckPT2]

I love the ingenuity.

However, it kinda seems like that would negate the functionality of the grab handle (not sure that anyone would really use it anyway though)? And the cupholders are like 3in aft of where the mount places the phone so why not just put your phone in the forward cupholder?

Oh right, because the Bronco has more tires than cupholders.

 

[TwinTurboStang]

I love the ingenuity.

However, it kinda seems like that would negate the functionality of the grab handle (not sure that anyone would really use it anyway though)? And the cupholders are like 3in aft of where the mount places the phone so why not just put your phone in the forward cupholder?

Oh right, because the Bronco has more tires than cupholders.

With the twist of a wing nut the pole section can be removed and just the ball is on the handle. SO grab handle can be used to its fullest but phone won't be mounted. But for daily driving that grab handle isn't used by me in any way.

 

[TwinTurboStang]

Which model/parts did you buy to make this work?

This was what I ordered. I didn’t use the 4 bolt plate. Got both to see what would work.

 

[RescueCheckPT2]

With the twist of a wing nut the pole section can be removed and just the ball is on the handle. SO grab handle can be used to its fullest but phone won't be mounted. But fore daily driving that grab handle isn't used be me in any way.

Ahhhhh ok I must have skimmed over that part. Ok I'm on board.

 

[OU812]

Nice. Also, there are 1/4-20 RAM ball mounts available off Amazon for cheap.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0059X0YIQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

They fit that mount hole in the dash, or if you wanted to drill and tap a mount hole near the handle.

 

[mootruck98]

What are the threads on the bronco bolts that mount the grab handle?

Can I just replace the console handle with 2 ram balls?

 

[WuNgUn]

So I was looking for ways to get a magnet mount right in the area by the cup holder. Out of my line of sight but not where I can’t see it at all. Here is what I came up with. Drilled 2 holes in the grab handle and tapped the alum to m6 and used stainless button head Allen screws. The blueish carbon bar looks perfect. And a wing nut and it can be moved around.

https://www.bulletpointmountingsolutions.com/

Not too shabby!

 

[TwinTurboStang]

What are the threads on the bronco bolts that mount the grab handle?

Can I just replace the console handle with 2 ram balls?

They are like 8mm. I’ll can pull one and check. I thought about just getting a threaded ball for there. I also figure someone will make a handle replacement of of billet or a rail for that area. Most people that handle isn’t used much.

 

[Toccoa]

Doesn’t Apple CarPlay negate the need for this?

 

[TwinTurboStang]

Doesn’t Apple CarPlay negate the need for this?

Apple only does some apps. Also if I stick my phone down by the wireless charger I end up forgetting it when I get out of the car. Plus I’ve had magnets on my cars for years and all my off other cars and trucks. So part of this is habit and other part is I like seeing texts.

 

[zombie]

So if you have android auto and carplay capability in the bronco, why do you need to be able to see your phone? (seriously, I'm curious)

 

[mootruck98]

They are like 8mm. I’ll can pull one and check. I thought about just getting a threaded ball for there. I also figure someone will make a handle replacement of of billet or a rail for that area. Most people that handle isn’t used much.

That would work well. Then just get 2 of these: https://twistedthrottle.com/shop/el...l-base-with-m8-1-25-pitch-male-threaded-post/

Could use one to mount my gmrs radio and another for my ham radio.

Edit: The M8 bolts do not fit in the grab handle slot, too big.

 

[BadBradBronco]

With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto why do people still want their phones mounted? Mine goes in a cubby and I don’t touch it because I don’t need to, all the functionality is on screen.

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