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Old Mar 11, 2019 | 10:26 PM
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Finally sold the Mazdaspeed3. Dropped my RAM no drill tablet mount in for topomap greatness. And wired my 1500watt inverter with jumper cable clips.



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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 01:05 AM
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Was gonna replace this, decided to buy new ends,They aren't terrible and I'll have spares now , But I have it apart and that's what I do!
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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by TwistedWrench
Then swapped the driver and pass side bottoms. Whatever works.
How did you do it? When I found those 2 sets of removable headrest leather seats, in so so condition, for my '00 I used one of the passenger side bottoms as a driver too. Swapped over the seat cover, foam, and that grate that is secured with the hog rings that the springs attach to. Getting the springs on that attach to the grate and frame was a challenge. Zip ties to secure it cause the mounting points for the seat cover to the frame were reversed. Picture of my final product.



Originally Posted by downs
Finally sold the Mazdaspeed3. Dropped my RAM no drill tablet mount in for topomap greatness. And wired my 1500watt inverter with jumper cable clips.
What do you think of the tablet mount? I bought a cheesy little vent mount for my iPad to get by. If what I am trying to do with the iPad works out I might invest in a better one. Saw a bunch of different mounts when I Googled Ram no drill tablet mount. Curious as to which one you use.
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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Ralph77
How did you do it? When I found those 2 sets of removable headrest leather seats, in so so condition, for my '00 I used one of the passenger side bottoms as a driver too. Swapped over the seat cover, foam, and that grate that is secured with the hog rings that the springs attach to. Getting the springs on that attach to the grate and frame was a challenge. Zip ties to secure it cause the mounting points for the seat cover to the frame were reversed. Picture of my final product.
Mine is a '92. The upholstery comes off by undoing a strap in the back. Foam is bonded to the metal pan, which is secured to the seat frame with 4 bolts underneath.
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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Ralph77
How did you do it? When I found those 2 sets of removable headrest leather seats, in so so condition, for my '00 I used one of the passenger side bottoms as a driver too. Swapped over the seat cover, foam, and that grate that is secured with the hog rings that the springs attach to. Getting the springs on that attach to the grate and frame was a challenge. Zip ties to secure it cause the mounting points for the seat cover to the frame were reversed. Picture of my final product.





What do you think of the tablet mount? I bought a cheesy little vent mount for my iPad to get by. If what I am trying to do with the iPad works out I might invest in a better one. Saw a bunch of different mounts when I Googled Ram no drill tablet mount. Curious as to which one you use.
I'm a huge fan of RAM mounts. If you look close in the picture you can see my RAM XGrip mount that I use for my cell phone mounted to the dash.

The nodrill mount I used was the lower cost one with the bendable aluminum bar. I used my vice to make the bends as tight as possible as that's what RAM recommended instead of long swooping bends. I already had the tablet holder from my last Jeep. It's a RAM "tabtite" mount.

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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TwistedWrench
Mine is a '92. The upholstery comes off by undoing a strap in the back. Foam is bonded to the metal pan, which is secured to the seat frame with 4 bolts underneath.
So '92 is really different then '97 and up. I did not really think about that when I asked.

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I'm a huge fan of RAM mounts. If you look close in the picture you can see my RAM XGrip mount that I use for my cell phone mounted to the dash.

The nodrill mount I used was the lower cost one with the bendable aluminum bar. I used my vice to make the bends as tight as possible as that's what RAM recommended instead of long swooping bends. I already had the tablet holder from my last Jeep. It's a RAM "tabtite" mount.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So the link above and this gives me the setup you have for the tablet?

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I really like that. I notice it comes in pieces which is confusing me a little.
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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 02:40 PM
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RAM's stuff tends to be modular so those end pieces come off of the main center body so you can swap them for other end pieces for different devices. The link I posted just gives you the base that goes under your seat bolt, the aluminum rod, and the ram ball at the top, you would need to also purchase what you linked to round it all out.
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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by downs
RAM's stuff tends to be modular so those end pieces come off of the main center body so you can swap them for other end pieces for different devices. The link I posted just gives you the base that goes under your seat bolt, the aluminum rod, and the ram ball at the top, you would need to also purchase what you linked to round it all out.
Just want to be sure I understand. The links below are all I need?

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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 03:07 PM
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Correct assuming you have a tablet about the size of my Samsung 10 inch tablet. I'm not sure what you are using tablet wise.

You can go here and "build a mount" so to speak based on what you have. A lot of times it's cheaper to buy the individual items instead of buying the packages.

https://www.rammount.com/mount-builder
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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 03:07 PM
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Got an alignment and mounted my Monroe load adjusting (coil over) shocks in the rear. Instant 1" lift and it took most of the weight off the leafs. So now I have a 3" lift in back and 2" up front. The rake is barely noticeable but I may get some 3" coils anyways. We'll see.

Also let my mechanic weld up my exhaust so I can stop adjusting it every month. I didn't mind paying for this as I know nothing about welding. All in all, a pretty good day.
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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by downs
Correct assuming you have a tablet about the size of my Samsung 10 inch tablet. I'm not sure what you are using tablet wise.

You can go here and "build a mount" so to speak based on what you have. A lot of times it's cheaper to buy the individual items instead of buying the packages.

https://www.rammount.com/mount-builder
Think I found the same mount as you but for an iPad. Thank you for the help. If I get what I want to do to work out I think I am going to do it.
I have seen some of this stuff before but thought it was more expensive. Like over $100 expensive. Thinking $63 does not seem bad at all.

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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 04:26 PM
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Ordered a stick of 2x6 for a project
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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
Ordered a stick of 2x6 for a project
how much did you pay? I just bought the same in .250 wall. I paid $160 for a 20’. Steel prices are sky high here.
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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 04:44 PM
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Got some parts in the mail.



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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mikebravo
how much did you pay? I just bought the same in .250 wall. I paid $160 for a 20’. Steel prices are sky high here.
That's what it cost here too. Little more for tax, but basically that.
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