Tedstryker
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I know this isn't a cool mod like all of our lifts, etc...but figured it might help SOMEONE out there! So, after trying several different ways to mount a garmin to look somewhat clean I came up with the following way - and I do NOT like it on the wind shield or dash...wires hanging, etc. I was thinking about getting an aftermarket head unit with nav, but this is a nice CHEAP alternative in the meantime.
My first attempt was kind of funny, but worked - I bought role of electrical tape and mounted the suction disc on top (glued)...I then popped it right into the cup holder near the 4 wheel drive shifter...fit like a glove and tight, so doesn't budge - and attached the garmin suction mount and there you go! Only problem = you cant use that cup holder anymore.
So...as you see below, I just opened the little door that hides those other compartments...bought a new suction mount disc (with the adhesive) from target for $14...and mounted it on the corner of the upper left compartment. Now, the disc only makes contact on the corners...but it holds, trust me! You can then mount the garmin...plug in the adapter, and even hide the cords in that same compartment you attached the disc to - there is room.
So that is my cheap way to install a garmin (or tom tom) in your 5th Generation 4runner. Plus, you can now use the cup holder (I put my iphone in there) AND you can take off the garmin/mount and the door still closes all the way.
My first attempt was kind of funny, but worked - I bought role of electrical tape and mounted the suction disc on top (glued)...I then popped it right into the cup holder near the 4 wheel drive shifter...fit like a glove and tight, so doesn't budge - and attached the garmin suction mount and there you go! Only problem = you cant use that cup holder anymore.
So...as you see below, I just opened the little door that hides those other compartments...bought a new suction mount disc (with the adhesive) from target for $14...and mounted it on the corner of the upper left compartment. Now, the disc only makes contact on the corners...but it holds, trust me! You can then mount the garmin...plug in the adapter, and even hide the cords in that same compartment you attached the disc to - there is room.
So that is my cheap way to install a garmin (or tom tom) in your 5th Generation 4runner. Plus, you can now use the cup holder (I put my iphone in there) AND you can take off the garmin/mount and the door still closes all the way.
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no wire mess running down your dash and the nav unit can sit nicely in the corner of the windshield.
