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[rjaym]

I wanted to mount my ipad (for mapping gia/onX) trail use above the radio/hvac vents. I don’t have a cage with the cross bar above the dash (yet) and I couldn’t find a suitable mounting point. I pulled the narrow dash section off (near the windshield) and found a couple studs with nuts that I assume are hold in the dash structure in place. These studs had enough threads exposed that I figured I could screw a “standoff” onto that would allow me to make a “mini cross bar”.

I machined a couple ½” OD aluminum pcs to a suitable length and drilled tapped them to fit the studs. I had to notch the dash plastic pcs to clear these studs (see pic).

I printed a couple end pcs that would fit over a ¾” bar and then screw into the standoffs. I notched the bar to allow the screws that screw into the standoff prevent the bar from rotating. I used an old 67 designs mounting bits to mount the ipad holder (I printed the holder as well) its plenty sturdy and doesn’t
bounce around.

 

[rjaym]

I bought this no name /no fit tailgate table off amazon for $40. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFV3LKQ2?tag=wranglerorg-20 I figured for that price I wouldn’t feel too bad cutting it up and using the material for something else if it didn’t work out. I ended up trimming it a bit to get it to fit within the limited space of my fridge/tool box sleep platform. It had this weird pattern of holes / slots cut into it that sorta looked like a Chinese attempt at a jeep grill design. I found a way of covering that up so I have a solid surface. Was going to carbon fiber -but that was big $$ for a sheet large enough. Went to Home depot for inspiration and found that peel and stick vinyl sheet 12 x24 was just about perfect (cut it to 12 x 20) I then found a box of the stuff that was damaged so I got the entire box for $8. !

Used the provided nut serts to mount to tailgate -it actually works well and doesn’t rattle – for less than 50$ I’d say it’s a win