Is the top dash material plastic and durable?

[alext72888]

Looking for cell phone mounting solution and am thinking of using either an adhesive mount or suction cup mount on the top of the dash. Is the material painted plastic or is it a rubberized wrap type of material? I can't really tell 100% So I'm hoping you guys know.

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I've seen some horrific photos where peoples dash was deformed or ripped up by these types of mounts because it was a wrapped material.


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[alext72888]

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[1engineer]

Its not smooth (go look) so suction is out and i wouldn't put any adhesive on it because it could act as a solvent.

Find another place.

 

[alext72888]

Its not smooth (go look) so suction is out and i wouldn't put any adhesive on it because it could act as a solvent.

Find another place.

thank you

 

[_#1_]

How about vent mount? Cheap on Amazon.

 

[SoCalOC4runner]

Vent mount is a good option, otherwise I recently got one something like the first link below and have only used it a little bit but holds better than you'd think:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Mount-S...991572?hash=item541e808354:g:QUEAAOSwstxVSXnQ

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Car-D...246343?hash=item2824274987:g:WqEAAOSwImRYJXCj

 

[funshot]

Anyone ever tried the RAM mounts mounted with screws? Not thrilled about drilling into a dash but the idea of my phone not flying in an accident is worth it, I think.

 

[LandCruiser]

Plastic, yes.

Durable? No. You can scratch it with your fingernail.

 

[e60ral]

Get a proclip mount, you'll never look back
http://www.proclipusa.com/dashboard-mounts/vehicle/toyota/4runner/2016.cmsv

 

[Bouts]

CD Slot mount. No fuss no muss, insert in the CD slot, tighten one screw and you're done. If you don't use the CD player, great solution.

 

[4RunnerINprogress]

This is what I use:

Macally MCUPXL Adjustable Longer Neck Car/Truck Cup Holder Phone Mount with 360° Rotatable Cradle for iPhone, iPod, Smartphones, MP3 and GPS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQ93RIG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_boHtybP92DYDG

 

[skikab]

I have been happy with my magnetic ball mount. Easy on/off and a 1 ft cord is perfect.

Nite Ize Steelie Car Phone Mount Kit for Cellphones, Magnetic Dash Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BAQKRHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WPHtybF4QN1KA.

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[5280 TRail-Runner]

Looking for cell phone mounting solution and am thinking of using either an adhesive mount or suction cup mount on the top of the dash. Is the material painted plastic or is it a rubberized wrap type of material? I can't really tell 100% So I'm hoping you guys know.

Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet

I've seen some horrific photos where peoples dash was deformed or ripped up by these types of mounts because it was a wrapped material.


Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet
Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet

I have this one right above the clock and it works fine for me. It uses a magnet to keep it the phone in place. Haven't had any issues with it yet. Just wet the suction cup before mounting it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DGOEWZK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Ol'Baditude]

Anyone ever tried the RAM mounts mounted with screws? Not thrilled about drilling into a dash but the idea of my phone not flying in an accident is worth it, I think.

Have a look through THIS post of my build thread. Imo this is the best spot for mounting devices, but yes, it did involve drilling 2 tiny holes in the plastic for the 3/8" sheet metal screws that keep the ball in place. Very solidly I might add.
The Radio and Tablet have their own mounting brackets. For my cell I use an x-mount.

Plastic, yes.

Durable? No. You can scratch it with your fingernail.

Brutal isn't it. Toyota really needs to look into a better material for that part of the interior.

 

[Jetboy]

I use one of these. Works great. Cheap. Easy to remove. I just sit it in front of the clock on the shiny plastic area.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017WV8PV0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[blakjack23]

This is what I use. Works great.

https://www.amazon.com/Clamp-N-Grip...42&sr=8-27&keywords=magnetic+phone+vent+mount

 

[rtinniste]

Mob Mount Switch, Gunmetal Grey SDHQ SE