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    DIY RAM Track mount for Dash (like TPAM/TTM)

    I got sick of my phone falling off and smacking my knee using magnetic mounts and wanted to get rid of the metal plate so I could use wireless charging so I made this dash mount for my truck over the holidays, thought I'd share. I think the actual mount ended up around $20. With the extra RAM...
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    gaterose build thread

    Haven't updated in a while and thought I should. I traded the Rigid SAEs for Baja Designs Squadrons, and added the Martin Off Road Rack. ARB 2000 Awning. Also got the awning room as an anniversary gift but haven't had a chance to use it. Icon Tubular Delta Joint UCAs Baja Designs S2...
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    CoastieRon's Silver build & BS

    Looking good Ron! I just ordered a DDX9905S myself. After waiting years for wireless CarPlay to come out, I decided to save $300 and get last year's wired CarPlay model. Have you checked into the Maestro customization? I was just looking at info for my install and saw that you can map the...
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    CoastieRon's Silver build & BS

    Where did you find that Homelink button? Cheaper than the homelink mirror?
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    Cheap Homelink

    x2, the buttons are soft to press and the mirror mount is fairly sturdy. Unless your just slapping at the buttons like an ape
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    gaterose build thread

    After trying the faceplate and mic in a few locations, I finally got my HAM setup finalized. Sorry no picture of the transceiver but it's under the passenger seat screwed to the carpet. Icom ID-880H Diamond HRKS Adhesive Mount Comet SBB-1 Flexible Antenna [I got the Diamond NR770HRKS, so I...
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    Cheap Homelink

    It's the entire mirror and mount. Based on the shape of each I'd guess your blendmount will work but I'm not sure.
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    2017 Toyota Tacoma trd off-road

    Looking good! Where do you have the front Kings set?
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    gaterose build thread

    I bought a piece of 1-1/2" AL flat bar from Lowes then cut, drilled, and bent it. I used existing slider mounting bolts. If you don't have sliders, the holes are still there though.
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    gaterose build thread

    Thanks, I like it a lot! lol
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    gaterose build thread

    Some recent photos from the Texas Hill Country
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    gaterose build thread

    Been a couple months since I updated this so here are recent updates Mobtown skid trilogy and RCI LCA skids KC Cyclone rock lights, did not see a reason for an extra switch so they come on with my cargo/bed lights. I suppose we'll have to see how the locations work out. All but the front are...
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    South Texas 3rd Gens

    Check the Corpus Christi Tacomas (or Toyotas?) facebook page. There's an annual PINS run that is HUGE in addition to several other opportunities to meet up there.
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    gaterose build thread

    Thanks! The bumper is from Southern Style Offroad / SSO. If you decide to order, PM me your email and I can "refer you" to the site then if you buy one they'll give you $100 off and give me a $100 gift certificate :cool: For the mirror I had to splice the 3 wires, it was extremely easy. You can...
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