ICS Fabrication Dash Mount Review
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david05111
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Bumping this up.
How high is the mount shelf above the high portion of the clock shelf? I'm trying to find out exactly how high something like a radio will end up sitting in the middle of the dash, and how much windshield it's going to block.
How high is the mount shelf above the high portion of the clock shelf? I'm trying to find out exactly how high something like a radio will end up sitting in the middle of the dash, and how much windshield it's going to block.
It sits pretty high especially when you add on a RAM mount. On the shortest ram mount, my gopro hero (the small square one) comes like 1/2" away from touching the rear view mirror. That's why I was saying earlier in this thread that people mounting like tablets up there are blocking a gigantic amount of their view.
The rail sits basically parallel to the rear view mirror so there aren't really any angles playing tricks. If mounted stuff looks close to the rear view mirror it's because it is. I'm tall also, trust me you aren't looking over anything when it's nearly touching the mirror.
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I just went out and measured it.
From the very top of the dash arch it sits 1/2" up. Basically the tallest part on the actual dash.
From the bottom of the clock area to the top of the ICS mount is about 2 1/4".
From the top of the ICS to the bottom of the mirror is 6 1/4.
With a RAM ball mount attached to their shorted two socket mount, adding on a ball go pro mount is 2" from the mirror, with a go pro actually mounted it touches the mirror.
I'm not sure where my gopro is right now but I took a pic to give you an idea. I angle the gopro all the way forwards when I use it and it completely clears the hood scope in video. Note the ruler is touching both the mount and the mirror. The mount is located in a center slot on the rail.
If you were to buy something like the midway gmrs or the kenwood TM-D710GA then it would fit pretty well and not take up a lot of visible room, the ram mount's are mostly to blame for visibility issues. Honestly I'd still recommend buying the ICS or Rago dash mount, it's handy.
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david05111
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Thanks so much for the pictures and the measurements. That’s exactly what I needed.
I am putting an iPad in, but that’s going in a floor-mounted ram mount and not on that thing.
The radio is my biggest concern. I was looking at a Midland MXT400. It’ll be a chunk up there, but just based on what I’m kind of seeing, it doesn’t look it it’ll be too bad. If there were another reasonable way to mount it, I would. But I have the center console vault, so that’s out. I thought about the glove box, but then I can’t see the frequency or hear the output when it’s in there and shut. This looks like the best solution.
I know someone with the mxt400 up there and it works well. I'll probably end up with the kenwood once I work out an antenna mount
Yep exactly what I did as well, works great. Almost required for me to not block the ac vent here in the summer. What's funny is when I had my phone in front of the heater, it would set off over heating alerts
IslandJim
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https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3502953-post26.html
That's a link to another post with a pic of my setup. That thread has more info also on installation. A lot more pics of different set ups. Noticed a couple with the pads mounted up there. My setup may not work for you because it does block a bit of the view. I'm 6' and it doesn't bother me as explained later in that thread.
Why did you not install the holder directly to the side of the bezil? You had to drill anyway. Just curious as I would have done that if only for one phone holder.
david05111
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What are the dimensions on that CB, if you don't mind measuring it? Helps give me some sense of scale.
IslandJim
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It measures 7-1/4" wide by about 2-1/8 inches tall, about 2-1/4" tall with the radio mount. Its also about 9" deep not counting cordage. Made another trip to Homers depot and had some soffit on the passenger dash with a moving blanket in front of it was a little worried it might block my view a bit more, just pushed the blanket down and it wasn't that bad. Three mins later I was home.
Also there is another thread going on now about a Rago dash mount. Don't have any problem viewing the clock on my dash below the mount. Check it every morning before heading to work. No need to tilt my head or anything.
Good luck....cheers!
Also there is another thread going on now about a Rago dash mount. Don't have any problem viewing the clock on my dash below the mount. Check it every morning before heading to work. No need to tilt my head or anything.
Good luck....cheers!
JPOVS
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I plan on mounting more than just the phone. The phone mount had to be mounted right away due to additional holes needing drilling versus using the standard accessory obround mounting holes on top of the bracket. The picture was taken towards the end of a long day after installing many additional items to the 4Runner. I’m going to be mounting a GoPro next as I have the hardware now, wasn’t sure what arm length I wanted till I mounted the phone and had a chance to see how that arm length looked. Currently looking into the required hardware to mount an iPad Pro 12.9. The GoPro and IPad are the main reason I bought the ICS dash mount, not the phone. The downside now is I have to change the location of my weboost internal antenna to get it closer to the phone.
I have yet to see a phone mount mounted to the dash I like. This worked for me.
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I have a GoPro holder and always feel like I have a temporary solution as I need something permanent and without blocking the vent. I may go this route too. Thanks!
JPOVS
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For me blocking the vents would be unwanted. I have the GoPro suction cup but it doesn’t adhere to the dash for long with the lightly scored grid pattern that’s in the 4Runner. The windshield could work, but I like the ICS better. Also provides more options for down the road too.
Its been almost a year for me, but still want something more permanent at the same location. Few phones I use are little on the heavy side. So far its working!
