What did you do to your TJ today?
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I call ‘em like they’ve been indicted….
WestCoastDan
TJ Addict
Finished assembling enough parts on the new phone/gear rack that now I can make it hold 2 phones (1 on each side, of course, since the passenger doesn't have anywhere to put theirs either).
I'm kind of surprised at how stable it is without being actually screwed into the dash.
I didn't want to commit to this specific placement yet, so it is still only secured with zip ties around the dash frame and sandwiched under the radio bezel.
This idea came from another member who built a similar bar across their entire dash, anchoring it on the screws in the door jambs.
Here's my solution to a smaller version of that same approach.
The right side arm is too long. I bought a few sizes to see what worked best.
Used this motorcycle mount with wireless charging that holds the phone tight and requires a manual lock & release tab.
Top view shows where the L-brackets are positioned.
Still works with all of the original trim/dash panels & doesn't block the vents.
Fromthe drivers' side
I'll conceal the wiring under the trim and route it out the firewall to my aux fuse panel on the inner fender.
If this location or method of securing it doesn't hold up, there are quite a few screws under the center bezel to brace from to solve that problem.
I only bought the phone holders and clamp parts, the rest was laying around.
Laugh about it or copy it, your choice; but I believe it will be a win for us.
I'm kind of surprised at how stable it is without being actually screwed into the dash.
I didn't want to commit to this specific placement yet, so it is still only secured with zip ties around the dash frame and sandwiched under the radio bezel.
This idea came from another member who built a similar bar across their entire dash, anchoring it on the screws in the door jambs.
Here's my solution to a smaller version of that same approach.
The right side arm is too long. I bought a few sizes to see what worked best.
Used this motorcycle mount with wireless charging that holds the phone tight and requires a manual lock & release tab.
Top view shows where the L-brackets are positioned.
Still works with all of the original trim/dash panels & doesn't block the vents.
Fromthe drivers' side
I'll conceal the wiring under the trim and route it out the firewall to my aux fuse panel on the inner fender.
If this location or method of securing it doesn't hold up, there are quite a few screws under the center bezel to brace from to solve that problem.
I only bought the phone holders and clamp parts, the rest was laying around.
Laugh about it or copy it, your choice; but I believe it will be a win for us.
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I’m now in the traffic nightmare that is Los Angeles 
We did however stop off at Peggy Sues 50’s Diner just sth of Barstow ( the oldest diner in California)…
Food was great and the thick shake was heaven sent
We did however stop off at Peggy Sues 50’s Diner just sth of Barstow ( the oldest diner in California)…
Food was great and the thick shake was heaven sent
Looks great! One thing - you may want to grind those top corners down to the same curvature as the bar. Thanks for sharing!
It was on a trail ride …involved a huge mud hole, animals were harmed.we had to witness it. It scarred me.
It looks good, but I'd have to round off those corners.
Sodomy , animals were harmed.... mud hole and tailpipe. Was Richard Gere involved?
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No sir but a guy by the name of Ben Dover was there.......
Isn’t that Andy’s stage name?
alittleoff
TJ Addict
I’m now in the traffic nightmare that is Los Angeles
We did however stop off at Peggy Sues 50’s Diner just sth of Barstow ( the oldest diner in California)…
Food was great and the thick shake was heaven sent
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Ah yes, Peggy Sue's. Our crew would stop there for breakfast in the morning on our way to jobs along National Trails Hwy, Route 66. On our way back to the IE we would stop at the Dairy Queen for an ice cream cone.
My Gerbil is missing now I think of it.
Mileage (in Ks) matches my age.
Gave Tess a much needed wash today after the rains passed. Her front wheels were embarrassing with brake dust. Shameful. 
I found today on the way home from the Killbuck Jeep Jamboree that the Blue Beacon truck washes will wash your Jeep; and do a DAMN good job. My tires haven't been that clean since new.Gave Tess a much needed wash today after the rains passed. Her front wheels were embarrassing with brake dust. Shameful.
WestCoastDan
TJ Addict
Absolutely.
That will be handled the same time I trim the lower (hidden portion of the L bracket) for a better fit against the dash frame..
Still in the configuration phase...
Mechanics, then aesthetics...
Safety 3rd.
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