Overlandtowater’s solid axle suburban

[rayra]

I fashioned a tablet mount out of a sheet of kydex, it's attached to the dashboard bezel with some premium 3M double stick. I'm using a 7" Galaxy Tab A and have it positioned right above the double-din DVD player I shoehorned in the dash (moved the air controls down about 3/8" / 1cm, got a 2003+ bezel from the auto scrapyard.

And here's after the stereo / entertainment unit change

If you like that mount style and your trip is far enough off, I could make you one fairly quickly that is a close fit for your tablet. Just dip the tab ends in very hot water or use a hair dryer or heat gun and shape the tabs to hold your tablet firmly. Just pay me back for the shipping and a couple bucks for the plastic after you get it.

 

[Overlandtowater]

Packed my tool roll tonight. Its a Gary's tactical (Amazon) tool roll that is identical knock of of the Atlas 46. Unfortunately I couldn't see where it was worth $150, this one was $36. In the roll there is 2lb hammer, 3/8" & 1/2" breaker bars. The large flat pocket has large wrenches that wouldn't fit under the flap on the back. Next pocket has all my 1/4" sockets, ratchet, extensions, breaker bar, and screwdriver set. Next pocket has 1/2" sockets, ratchet, extension, next has 3/8" stuff, last pocket has electrical and miscellaneous, tape butane soldering iron, solder, roll of wire, crimps/wire strippers. I put a couple of shop towels over the hammer and tighten it all down. The hammer and extensions can't be pulled out when tight.

 

[Overlandtowater]

I fashioned a tablet mount out of a sheet of kydex, it's attached to the dashboard bezel with some premium 3M double stick. I'm using a 7" Galaxy Tab A and have it positioned right above the double-din DVD player I shoehorned in the dash (moved the air controls down about 3/8" / 1cm, got a 2003+ bezel from the auto scrapyard.

And here's after the stereo / entertainment unit change

If you like that mount style and your trip is far enough off, I could make you one fairly quickly that is a close fit for your tablet. Just dip the tab ends in very hot water or use a hair dryer or heat gun and shape the tabs to hold your tablet firmly. Just pay me back for the shipping and a couple bucks for the plastic after you get it.

Thanks rayra but the trip is Saturday, I'm going into the city Friday and should be able to pick something up then. I picked up small track tonight from academy sports in the kayak section but they where out of ram ball mounts.

 

[Overlandtowater]

So I'm going to use a track so to mount the tablet. Here are some options its 12" long ad can be cut to fit.

 

[rayra]

over the stereo is working real nice for a tablet for me. I'm 6' and it doesn't cause me any visual obstruction at all, I can still see the hood and passenger fender edge over top of the 7" tablet. Too if you wanted to play a movie or some other entertainment of have a front passenger involved in Nav stuff, you'll want it where they can view and access it. vs the driver a-pillar etc.

 

[Overlandtowater]

Threw together an aluminum splash plate real quick.

 

[Overlandtowater]

So close on the first try. Gotta watch those cooler lines.

 

[Overlandtowater]

Drilled some more holes in the bezel.. not my favorite thing to do. I also mounted some 3m tape on the back to help the 4 bolts. I hope I don't have to pull it off I think the tape will pull the paint off the bezel.

 

[Overlandtowater]

Great fun today on the way to the Moore expo and at the expo. Some really nice rigs. @MOORE Expo

 

[Overlandtowater]

Have some trail photos on my camera I will post up when I get back home. I followed a jeep gladiator on 38s all morning.

 

[chilliwak]

Cool looking pics Mr Dirt. Thanks for posting up. Cheers, Chilli... ?

 

[Overlandtowater]

Thanks chilli

 

[Overlandtowater]

Couple I lifted off face book of my burb in the background

 

[rayra]

Looks like a good time! No more coolant leak?

 

[Overlandtowater]

Smorr2Moore adventure route by express rally. Followed that jeep for 4 hours almost started liking them.....