Custom iPhone dash mount solution
09-28-2013, 08:19 AM
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JK Freak
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Custom iPhone dash mount solution
So I picked up my Jeep a few weeks ago... I had an Escalade before... which is a very nice 400hp couch on wheels, but as we know not nearly as fun as a Jeep. So the Caddy is gone and Fun is in! The Jeep is a 2007 Rubicon Unlimited.
The first thing I needed to do is find a place to mount my iPhone. I use my phone for everything... Personal, work, GPS, maps/topo, etc. I have a magnet mount in all my other cars... but the Jeep needs a more secure mount; so when we're out in the woods it can't fall off.
This is what I came up with... the design might change as time goes on but for now this is it:
I made my own bracket out of aluminum and use a Rokform case and mount. Works perfect... Only took about 2 hours to make.
I made the bracket out of scrap aluminum I had (cut and shaped the aluminum with a Dremel). Once I had the basic shape I bent it to match the contour of the dash. I painted and textured it to match the dash. I picked up the allen bolts and washers at the hardware store for $4 bucks.
Once it was ready I mounted the Rokform mount to the bracket. Then I riveted the bracket to the dash. The Jeep could roll over and its not coming off
This is the case I use.
iPhone 5/5s Case with Bonus Car Mount | Rokform
If anyway has any questions just let me know.
The first thing I needed to do is find a place to mount my iPhone. I use my phone for everything... Personal, work, GPS, maps/topo, etc. I have a magnet mount in all my other cars... but the Jeep needs a more secure mount; so when we're out in the woods it can't fall off.
This is what I came up with... the design might change as time goes on but for now this is it:
I made my own bracket out of aluminum and use a Rokform case and mount. Works perfect... Only took about 2 hours to make.
I made the bracket out of scrap aluminum I had (cut and shaped the aluminum with a Dremel). Once I had the basic shape I bent it to match the contour of the dash. I painted and textured it to match the dash. I picked up the allen bolts and washers at the hardware store for $4 bucks.
Once it was ready I mounted the Rokform mount to the bracket. Then I riveted the bracket to the dash. The Jeep could roll over and its not coming off
This is the case I use.
iPhone 5/5s Case with Bonus Car Mount | Rokform
If anyway has any questions just let me know.
Last edited by darkknight1999; 01-14-2014 at 12:05 PM.
09-29-2013, 04:14 AM
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I made mine by using my Daystar console organizer and the belt holster that came with my IPhone's Defender case (Otterbox).
I popped the clip off the back of the holster and screwed/bolted it through the back of the Daystar's backing.
This has worked great for all driving conditions including the Easter Jeep safari in Moab in 2012.
Overall it was free for me because I had the case holster (that I didn't use) and I had the Daystar console organizer already.
I took the photos with my iPhone.
-Matt
I popped the clip off the back of the holster and screwed/bolted it through the back of the Daystar's backing.
This has worked great for all driving conditions including the Easter Jeep safari in Moab in 2012.
Overall it was free for me because I had the case holster (that I didn't use) and I had the Daystar console organizer already.
I took the photos with my iPhone.
-Matt
09-30-2013, 03:08 PM
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JK Freak
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