Re-Post the DD mounting options

[kevin]

Before the old site crashed there were some interesting pictures of mounting ideas you guys had. The best looking option was the modified Edge mount with the DD inside.
Any one have any new ideas with pictures of mounting locations?

I hate having the DD in my windshiled for fear someone will break in to steal it thinking it is a GPS.

[mick1955]

There have been I believe 4-5 stolen so far. There is no way I would leave mine in the truck. This vehicle is just too easy for thief's to get into. Check out some of the other forums and you'll see what I'm talking about. I mount mine in the windshield, but also don't like it there. Gets too hot with this Texas heat. I have mounted it in the cup holder on the lower part of the dash, but that is just too low to see. I'm in the process of trying to mount mine in front of the tach. Don't really use it that much anyway. Just not too sure if there is enough room, guess I'll find out soon. Some have removed the upfitter switches and installed it there. Good luck.

[Kimminau2]

I went with the Edge pod. It looks great and is incredibly easy to use. Mine snaps into place nice and tight, does not need any tape or velcro to hold it in. the DD covers the edge hole completely. It is in a great spot and is easy to see and use.

[eric.davis]

post up some pictures of your DD installed so I have some ideas as to where I would like to mount it if these tunes cover what is on my truck

[Blaster7Romeo]

Yea any pics would be grate. I kind of like the simple way the edge can be just slid under the dash.. I just dont like the suction cup idea

[kevin]

Originally Posted by Kimminau2

I went with the Edge pod. It looks great and is incredibly easy to use. Mine snaps into place nice and tight, does not need any tape or velcro to hold it in. the DD covers the edge hole completely. It is in a great spot and is easy to see and use.

Did you modify the opening to fit the DD unit or does it sit on the surface of the mount?
Any pics?

[Kimminau2]

Originally Posted by kevin

Did you modify the opening to fit the DD unit or does it sit on the surface of the mount?
Any pics?

It sits on the surface of the pod, right over the hole for the edge. Someone else posted this method earlier and I did the same thing. I just got a short piece of flat metal, drilled a couple of holes in it to screw to the DD (using the DD mounting holes) put the plate inside the edge pod and mounted the DD. It just clamps in place. Real easy.

I will try to get some pics of it today.

[08Fuston]

Here's a few pics of mine. Helps keep it out of the sun, out of sight for the most part, and keeps the honest people honest.

[kevin]

Originally Posted by Kimminau2

It sits on the surface of the pod, right over the hole for the edge. Someone else posted this method earlier and I did the same thing. I just got a short piece of flat metal, drilled a couple of holes in it to screw to the DD (using the DD mounting holes) put the plate inside the edge pod and mounted the DD. It just clamps in place. Real easy.

I will try to get some pics of it today.

Is there a possibility to enlarge the opening so the DD sits more inside the pod? Please post a picture if possible of your setup.

Thanks

[hotlicks2go]

http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w...o/DSC05111.jpg

http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w...o/DSC05114.jpg

[Gerry]

Originally Posted by hotlicks2go

http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w...o/DSC05111.jpg

http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w...o/DSC05114.jpg

Where did you get that mount from and can you quickly remove the DD when you park the truck?? It looks like you can but I can't tell for sure.

Thanks,
Gerry

[mick1955]

hotlicks2go I too want to know where you got the mount from. Looks great by the way!!

[hotlicks2go]

That mount is for a Sirius satalite radio. From a car kit. They all have the same mounting hole pattern as the DashDaq. Works real slick. Easy to remove, and is tight and stable when mounted.

[mick1955]

hotlicks2go - Thanks, will try to find one at Best Buy, or Circuit City...

[hotlicks2go]

Try this for mounts...

http://www.tss-radio.com/radio-mount...-c-79_218.html

[texguy75]

I followed with what Gray did, utilizing the Edge dash mount. Here is how I attached the DD. Take the mount that comes with the DD and wedge it on the lip of the edge mount. Also, bend straight, one of the aluminum brackets that come with the edge mount. Tighten down all the screws and she holds tight, keeping a very clean look. Hopefully you can see how I did it in the pictures. I am very happy with it!!

[Scott_M]

Originally Posted by texguy75

I followed with what Gray did, utilizing the Edge dash mount. Here is how I attached the DD. Take the mount that comes with the DD and wedge it on the lip of the edge mount. Also, bend straight, one of the aluminum brackets that come with the edge mount. Tighten down all the screws and she holds tight, keeping a very clean look. Hopefully you can see how I did it in the pictures. I am very happy with it!!

Looks good. Too bad nobody manufactures a pod specifically for the DD that mounts the same way the Edge pod does. It would look even better if it was recessed into the pod the same way the Edge does.

[texguy75]

Originally Posted by Scott_M

Looks good. Too bad nobody manufactures a pod specifically for the DD that mounts the same way the Edge pod does. It would look even better if it was recessed into the pod the same way the Edge does.

I was thinking the same way Scott_M. I ended up going with the surface mount so all the ports and flash card slot were easily accessible. I may get another one and try to cut out a recessed mount and fabricate the rubber gromment so it looks premade. We'll see...

[hotlicks2go]

Get (2) 5/8" rubber grommets and super glue them together. Then trim one lip as shown in pic. The dash is thick in this spot so a standard grommet isn't thick enough. When drilling hole in dash be aware that there is a wire loom that runs up over the area of the gauges. It will seem odd drilling such a large hole in your dash but this size grommet works well. Pull the wire first and slip grommet over wire. Work grommet into place.

http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w...cks2go/001.jpg

http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w...cks2go/002.jpg

http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w...o/DSC05111.jpg

[mick1955]

Here's the mount I ordered. Going to install it in front of the stock tach gauge. Don't really use it anyway. Will post some pictures when it comes in next week.

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c..._2013_11193133

[hotlicks2go]

Should look fine as long as it gives you the correct pivoting angle

[F450 DRW]

This is where I mounted mine

[Hanging_heels]

Nothing custom, but i love the location. Very clean looking, cant see any wires whatsoever do to me wiring behind the grab handle and down to the obdII port. You also cannot see it through the front because it is up to high and with my tint being so dark you cant even tell anything is there. Sorry, the pic quality isnt the best but i just grabbed a couple of shots with my iPhone while i was driving.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...elly/photo.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...lly/photo2.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...lly/photo1.jpg

[mick1955]

Put mine on tonight. Here's some pictures.