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Ram mount installation?
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03/07/12 02:24 PM
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scalebuster
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Re: Ram mount installation?
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03/07/12 02:33 PM
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Crawl
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I used bolts, but I dont think both are very strong.
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Re: Ram mount installation?
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03/07/12 02:33 PM
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NickHasty
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Re: Ram mount installation?
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03/07/12 02:34 PM
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T Bird
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All depends on access, size of mount and unit. Obviously bolts are going to provide more holding strength/security, but might be overkill on some configurations.
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Re: Ram mount installation?
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03/07/12 02:40 PM
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wormman
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Re: Ram mount installation?
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03/07/12 02:47 PM
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Darin Y
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I agree with T bird, use lock washers and be done with it
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Re: Ram mount installation?
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03/07/12 02:53 PM
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ToadSnatcher14
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Drill holes in reverse also if going thru fiberglass.
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Re: Ram mount installation?
[Re: scalebuster]
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03/07/12 03:26 PM
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scalebuster
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Thanks for the input. Is 4 holes enough or drill them all?
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Re: Ram mount installation?
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03/07/12 03:33 PM
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STEVE B
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i recently installed mine. i used screws and it seems pretty solid. after i use it i will see if it tries to loosen and if it does i can change to bolts and nylon lock nuts.. i just wish i would have seen the little spacer for bottom to run wires thru before i did mine..
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Re: Ram mount installation?
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#7255875
03/07/12 03:52 PM
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nljones
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Nothing beats nuts and bolts in every hole on the mount especially if you have a 8" or bigger unit. If you can't get a nut on the backside PM me and I have a rivet gun which sets threaded rivets you can thread a bolt into, works great.
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Re: Ram mount installation?
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03/07/12 04:04 PM
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Wes Pullig
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Put a metal plate on the underneath side to give it more strength and stability. Defiantly use bolts. IMO
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Re: Ram mount installation?
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03/07/12 04:08 PM
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Boo in FW
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4 holes will be plenty. I use 3 bolts and it holds my 1198 just fine.
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Re: Ram mount installation?
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03/07/12 07:50 PM
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propman
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Four bolts on a HDS-7 on the dash is working good.
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