Dash Rail/Phone Mount

Bhoff76

Aug 16, 2021

Hey everyone,

First time poster here. Just received my 4 door Base Bronco/Antimatter Blue (soft top) over the weekend and I'm over the moon excited. It has lived up to all of the hype and anticipation, IMO.

I know there are a lot of threads here on the topic, but I'm yet to see an official answer (so sorry if I missed it somewhere)...has anyone installed a rail on the dash yet? And if so, do you have a link to the product?
I know the Picatinny rail has been discussed, but not sure if one actually works or exists yet - or if anyone has actually installed it.
This truck is going to be a problem for me accessory wise (bye bye $$$), so I thought I'd start with something that I actually need.

Thanks for your info!

terreanCrawler302, Bronc96

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Aug 22, 2021

#20

ChapEJF
With my build week now being 9/6 I got motivated to solve this problem. I plan to go with RAM Mounts with a Tough Track rail attached to the Accessory Ready point. I will get a ¼ x 20 bolt to secure the rail and cushion each end for support with some sort of adhesive backed foam. In the attached pic I have the components that I plan to purchase. Note I said plan; I won't know if it works until I receive my Bronco, but I am pretty confident. Hope this helps. The devices are from the Ram Mount website.
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How wide is the rail? The mounting spot sits right on the edge of the dash which has the tray cutouts. That’s the only issue I could see with building something like this. I wonder if it will balance there along the edge.

ChapEJF

Aug 22, 2021

#21

Bhoff76
How wide is the rail? The mounting spot sits right on the edge of the dash which has the tray cutouts. That’s the only issue I could see with building something like this. I wonder if it will balance there along the edge.

The rail I plan to get is 12" wide but they have different lengths. I have seen the pics of the dash and I know what you mean about the placement and the cutouts. The rail should be rigid if secured well in the middle and I hope the cushion on the ends will support it laterally. I may just order the rail first and the phone mount to see how the mounting goes. We are definitely on the bleeding edge of modifications with this Bronco.

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Bhoff76

Aug 22, 2021

#22

Bhoff76
kskatt316
Hi! Which mount did you get specifically? I went to the site and wasn’t sure which one you ordered. TIA

Thank you!!!
This is the one!

https://www.tackform.com/collection...roducts/dash-phone-mount-for-2021-ford-bronco

Dec 15, 2021

#23

Great thread! Where are ya'll getting the 12 volt power from in the dash area?

Live Long and Prosper!

Dec 15, 2021

#24

Panielsen
Great thread! Where are ya'll getting the 12 volt power from in the dash area?

On my OBX, there's a power point on top of the dash right behind the accessory mount

Dec 15, 2021

#25

Panielsen
Great thread! Where are ya'll getting the 12 volt power from in the dash area?

Its the round circle on top of the dash. Has 2 usb ports.

Dec 15, 2021

#26

Mine doesn't have that port. Wish it did!

Live Long and Prosper!

HeliPilot

Dec 15, 2021

#27

Picatinny rail on my Xmas list.

https://www.archetyperacing.com/product-page/ar-tap

2021 badlands, 2.3, MT, rapid red, soft top

quornee, Panielsen

Dec 15, 2021

#28

Panielsen
Mine doesn't have that port. Wish it did!

It's a high or LUX option

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Panielsen

Dec 15, 2021

#29

Shoresy
Picatinny rail on my Xmas list.

https://www.archetyperacing.com/product-page/ar-tap

I preordered Archetype’s smooth BYOD rail and rock rail-compatible side steps. I cannot wait to get them. Judging by the shop owner’s customer service and claimed specs (100% billet alum) they’re worth the price and the wait.

Deano Bronc, Shoresy

Dec 15, 2021

#30

Broncadonk MKG
I preordered Archetype’s smooth BYOD rail and rock rail-compatible side steps. I cannot wait to get them. Judging by the shop owner’s customer service and claimed specs (100% billet alum) they’re worth the price and the wait.

Looks cool, but why is it so short? Especially for that price…

Dec 15, 2021

#31

Bhoff76
Looks cool, but why is it so short? Especially for that price…

They have a TAP and BAM. Maybe the BAM more to your liking. Spans the entire width. I guess I don’t have too much stuff to mount!

2021 badlands, 2.3, MT, rapid red, soft top

Bhoff76

Dec 15, 2021

#32

Broncadonk MKG
I preordered Archetype’s smooth BYOD rail and rock rail-compatible side steps. I cannot wait to get them. Judging by the shop owner’s customer service and claimed specs (100% billet alum) they’re worth the price and the wait.

Shoresy
They have a TAP and BAM. Maybe the BAM more to your liking. Spans the entire width. I guess I don’t have too much stuff to mount!

$275. Holy smokes.

ResidualGenius

Dec 15, 2021

#33

Bhoff76
$275. Holy smokes.

Check out 67 Designs its also aluminum and literally a fraction of the price! On their pre-registration list

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MANDO6, Rgwinn

Dec 15, 2021

#34

ResidualGenius
Bhoff76
$275. Holy smokes.
Check out 67 Designs its also aluminum and literally a fraction of the price! On their pre-registration list

But the wording on their website makes me think it's the Bronco Team handling this too...

We are using a pre-registration process in order to better manage demand inline with how fast we can make them.

Each system order will be configured with the help of a Customer Service team member.

To be on the list you must complete this form.

ResidualGenius

Dec 15, 2021

#35

ResidualGenius
Check out 67 Designs its also aluminum and literally a fraction of the price! On their pre-registration list

It requires drilling your dash unfortunately. Ugly as H also imo. But the price is right.

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Rgwinn

Dec 15, 2021

#36

Vortex

VSPLEXIXL004

Vortex Lexi XL phone + iPad/tablet dashboard Mount - 2021 2022 Bronco Big Body

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Dec 15, 2021

#37

Pakrat
It requires drilling your dash unfortunately. Ugly as H also imo. But the price is right.

Yea, you can leave it like the AR which is just a factory center connection. But I'm guessing they include that as anything on the sides will move or bounce is my guess

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Pakrat

Dec 15, 2021

#38

ResidualGenius
Yea, you can leave it like the AR which is just a factory center connection. But I'm guessing they include that as anything on the sides will move or bounce is my guess

I'm not drilling into my dash o_O lol. Just thinking about how awkward it would be to get a drill into that spot makes me shiver. There's gotta be a non-drill solution.

Dec 15, 2021

#39

orangecrush
But the wording on their website makes me think it's the Bronco Team handling this too...

We are using a pre-registration process in order to better manage demand inline with how fast we can make them.

Each system order will be configured with the help of a Customer Service team member.

To be on the list you must complete this form.

Some drilling required. Fastener hardware included. um... pass.

I ordered the AR. Bam. I will let you all know how it is.

I just cant see drilling into a 60k Bronco's dash to save 200.00....

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