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Custom JK Grab Bar for RAM Ball Mounts

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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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Default Custom JK Grab Bar for RAM Ball Mounts

Hi all just got my custom JK Grab Bar from Carolina Metal Masters. If your looking for an easy way to mount pretty much anything from GPS' iPads , iPhones etc. you might want to check it out Attached is a photo of mine.
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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How do I get one, how much, and any pics of it mounted?
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by PatrickESJK
How do I get one, how much, and any pics of it mounted?
I don't have it mounted yet, but I'm pretty sure they have picks of them mounted on the website. Cost me $195. Which I was happy to pay for how it came out. I spoke with Brian who was great to deal with.

I'll post picks as soon as I can Below is Brian's info.

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www..carolinametalmasters.com

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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 04:10 AM
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Just a couple of pics with my NEW grab bar installed
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 04:16 AM
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These guys are the shit!!! Beautiful work!
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 04:33 AM
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I love their work its worth it!
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 03:15 AM
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I've sent an email to the guys at Carolina Metal Masters through their contact us page but I figured I'd ask here too. Do the bolts for the custom grab bar fit the stock grab bar? Does anyone here know if the ram mount compatible bolt is sold separately?

Oh, I guess it would help to know what stock I have. 2013 Wrangler Sport.

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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Sapper19
I've sent an email to the guys at Carolina Metal Masters through their contact us page but I figured I'd ask here too. Do the bolts for the custom grab bar fit the stock grab bar? Does anyone here know if the ram mount compatible bolt is sold separately?

Oh, I guess it would help to know what stock I have. 2013 Wrangler Sport.
I don't know the answer to this but they have a very active FB page if you wanted to inquire there.

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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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::bump::: anyone know if the bolt with the ram ball can be purchased separately
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by onecrazyfuq
::bump::: anyone know if the bolt with the ram ball can be purchased separately
I got a reply from them. They cannot be purchased separately. Or at least I don't think they do. They never really answered that question. And the stock bolt on the 2013 JK isn't a bolt at all so I don't even know it it would have worked for me anyway. It's a screw with a head that looks like a bolt. I was a bit more than disappointed by that.

If you have a place for the bolt with the ram ball, you might try getting a real ram mount ball. I have a couple of these on my motorcycle and I love them. If I could find a bolt to replace in my Jeep, I would go with the Ram Mount. One of the advantages they appear to have over the Carolina Metal Masters bolt is that the Ram Mount bolts are made of a hard rubber rather than metal. The rubber acts like a shock absorber for the fine vibrations that come from driving on the road.

Link to RAM Motorcycle Handlebar Clamp Base with M8 Screws

The reply from Carolina Metal Masters:
Thank you for the inquiry. We do not make a ball bolt that fits the stock grab bar. We had originally tried doing it this way but the factory grab bar, being made of plastic, is just not rigid enough to hold an iPad/tablet/phone and not have it vibrate while driving. This lead us to what we are offering, a solid and rigid mount that will perform flawlessly.
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