Found an inexpensive way to have GPS ball mount on 2014 RT Dash top

[spyder-dude]

I started with a RAM Mount Part number: RAM-B-272U for $13.00 available from a variety of online stores.

http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045066045050055050085/Default.aspx

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Then bought a 3 pack of M5-80x20 Stainless Screw for $.62 from lowes: http://www.lowes.com/pd_424648-37672-882796_0__?Ntt=882796&UserSearch=882796&productId=4757855&rpp=32

Then I decided that I wanted to cover up the stainless screw so I bought a 2 pack of the black plastic caps: http://www.lowes.com/pd_137945-37672-881029_0__?Ntt=881029&UserSearch=881029&productId=3012661&rpp=32

You will also need a washer to match which I already had in my collection to put between the plastic cap and the screw.

Here is the finalized product.

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Here is the finalized product mounted on my 2014 Spyder.

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Figured I would post this to help people do this their selves and save some money on putting a Ram mount on their 2014 Spyder RT's! Total cost is under $15 or if you wanted to put two of them on it would be less than $30.

[Chupaca]

Well done. Looks nice and neat. Congrats..!! :2thumbs:

[Bob Denman]

:agree: :clap: :2thumbs:

[pikelakejohn]

:clap:

[Bob Denman]

Question: How close does the windshield get to it, in it's lowest position? :dontknow:

[spyder-dude]

I have the F4 custom Sport Wide windshield with vent and there is plenty of clearance still.

[lookerjdc]

yep - thats the perfect place for them

I used that setup on my 2012 RTS

now on my 2014 I am using this setup:

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on the left is a 7" x-grip for my iPad mini that I only use on long trips to act as my GPS
center is the GoPro mount
and right is the iPhone x-grip

thats the dash mount bar from jthornton here on Spyderlovers

[AY4B]

Nice, do you have a pic with the phone on it?

[AY4B]

Nice, do you have a pic with the phone on it?

Never mind, My ST LTD does not have a dash like that.

[Brogers57]

Thank you for this! By chance do you know if this will work with the stock shield? Also,. could you measure the height that you have between the bolt and shield on the side that has nothing done to it? Also, include highest raised setting and lowest. Would like to see the clearance from your F4 and stock.

Thanks!!!



I started with a RAM Mount Part number: RAM-B-272U for $13.00 available from a variety of online stores.

http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045066045050055050085/Default.aspx

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=86097&stc=1

Then bought a 3 pack of M5-80x20 Stainless Screw for $.62 from lowes: http://www.lowes.com/pd_424648-37672-882796_0__?Ntt=882796&UserSearch=882796&productId=4757855&rpp=32

Then I decided that I wanted to cover up the stainless screw so I bought a 2 pack of the black plastic caps: http://www.lowes.com/pd_137945-37672-881029_0__?Ntt=881029&UserSearch=881029&productId=3012661&rpp=32

You will also need a washer to match which I already had in my collection to put between the plastic cap and the screw.

Here is the finalized product.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=86098&stc=1

Here is the finalized product mounted on my 2014 Spyder.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=86099&stc=1

Figured I would post this to help people do this their selves and save some money on putting a Ram mount on their 2014 Spyder RT's! Total cost is under $15 or if you wanted to put two of them on it would be less than $30.

[Brogers57]

The more I think about this you honestly could get an extender arm from RAM mounts which would bring whatever you're mounting towards you a bit.

[Shiznit98204]

Thank you for this post. And including all the hardware part numbers that you used. Very helpful and cost saving.
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[RTL1330]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=110036&stc=1http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=110035&stc=1Well I ordered 2 of the mirror mounts with part number from dealer and they were not quite the same. In stalled them complete with black cap but they were up higher. They did not hamper windshield in any way but I wanted them lower. So I cut them down and drilled new hole for m50 bolts. Good to go now! Thanks for info.

[RTL1330]

Here is photo with my multi mount on ram ball.http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=110037&stc=1

[Roadster Renovations]

Nicely done! Thanks for the post!!