Rezarf <><
Explorer
Next up, I had to remount my ScanGauge II as it was blocking the factory warning lights when it was mounted on top of the steering wheel. When I had an igniter go out I couldn't see the idiot light on the dash, nor can I see the 4x4 light etc. I decided to move it up and onto a RAM Mount suction cup. I picked up about 4 of these mounts at a local sporting goods store that is going out of business for less than $5 bucks a piece. If you haven't tried a RAM Mount, you're missing out, they are rock solid.
First I pulled the OBD2 cable up through the dash and between the A-Pillar trim and the dash. The neon yellow wire is my fishing line to yank on to pull the cable through.
I used the same stuff I did to mount my HAM Radio to the ash tray (which is holding amazingly BTW) it is 3M Dual Lock. It is really good stuff and for what it is worth the old mount on top of the steering wheel was mounted using this stuff and it pulled away clean with no damage or residue left behind. It's about $4 for 6 square inches but its amazing stuff and I'll keep using it for these kinds of applications.
Here is where I applied the Dual Lock...
Simple and clean, this is roughly the view from the drivers seat.
I love how the dual ball and sockets give you nearly infinite adjustments and I can tuck the unit really close to the dash and A-Pillar and still not touch either. The suction cups I have used from RAM in the past have never let go, they clamp down tight and won't rattle off even off road.
First I pulled the OBD2 cable up through the dash and between the A-Pillar trim and the dash. The neon yellow wire is my fishing line to yank on to pull the cable through.
I used the same stuff I did to mount my HAM Radio to the ash tray (which is holding amazingly BTW) it is 3M Dual Lock. It is really good stuff and for what it is worth the old mount on top of the steering wheel was mounted using this stuff and it pulled away clean with no damage or residue left behind. It's about $4 for 6 square inches but its amazing stuff and I'll keep using it for these kinds of applications.
Here is where I applied the Dual Lock...
Simple and clean, this is roughly the view from the drivers seat.
I love how the dual ball and sockets give you nearly infinite adjustments and I can tuck the unit really close to the dash and A-Pillar and still not touch either. The suction cups I have used from RAM in the past have never let go, they clamp down tight and won't rattle off even off road.