Thanks Timmy - Well presented as always! Gonna go with the steel bracket one... Update: Got the PanaVise installed, and was going to get all the Ram mount stuff but decided to simply attach a magnet to the bracket instead. Seems to hold just fine and in perfect line of sight.
The single best mod I've ever done to my 3rd gen was a double-din Pioneer stereo. Mine is the older version of the Pioneer AVH-X4800BS and it literally gave my 4runner new life. It automatically pairs up to my phone within seconds of starting the truck, comes with a hands-free mic that hides anywhere you want and it can be set to automatically pick up incoming calls and hangup on call completion. I rarely even look at my phone when driving my truck. It will even read and let you hands-free respond to texts. It has built in compatibility for a back-up camera and with a little $5 micro switch mod you can use the DVD player while the truck is moving (for the passengers only of course :D ) Also comes with a Pandora app and is one of the most flexible systems I've ever used for music. It can read off a USB, CD, IPOD/Phone, etc., and you can control song choice from the phone/ipod or the radio's buttons. Also has a remote when you're out camping or tailgating. Literally the only CON is losing that little plastic cubby below the single-din aftermarket radios. You've got to check it out T-T-T!
I want to say thank you Tim. I followed your lead and installed the Ram mount ball on the A pilar of my 99 T4R. You make it look easy. I had trouble and stripped out the screw head because, like a dummy, I forgot to use my impact screw driver, so I had to drill out the screw. I forgot the 6P's, Proper Preparations Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Thanks again for all you and Sean put out there on UA-cam
You're very welcome. Well, you got it done and that's what counts. We quite often struggle with our jobs but we don't always show it because that would make the videos much longer. We do try to share where we got hung up though and what techniques we tried and failed at. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!
@@TimmyTheToolman Hey, just wondering, is your birthday August 5th? I was watching the timing belt job video and seen that date written above Happy Birthday on your fridge, it's my daughter's birthday too 😁
Hey Blake, we're glad you like the video. We figured it was a worthwhile video to make since these phone mounting options aren't the normal ones you find when searching for ideas.
Timmy The Toolman Ah sweet. I have countless bird feeders, chickens, aquaponics, gardens and so on. You could say I like to tinker. Thanks for all the awesome videos. Huge help with my 3rd gen. Did the valve cover gaskets this weekend. Cheers!
@@benhightower323 Sounds like you have a cool place Ben. My girlfriend and I both like to garden, but she's more of the gardener these days since I spend so much time wrenching on trucks. Great to hear you have found our videos helpful. We love hearing back from people sharing with us their success stories using our videos. Thanks for taking the time to comment. We appreciate it. Happy Wrenching!
Open the video description by clicking on "more". You're only seeing one sentence of the video description until you expand it out. We provide links to all the parts and tools used. We do this for all our videos.
Hey Andy, this is a great question. It doesn't create a blind spot for me. If I thought it would lessen my ability to see traffic coming or see hazards, I wouldn't use it. I suppose it's reduced my view a tiny bit in that bottom left corner of the windshield but not enough to give me concern.
great video. Got to get me one, since I never know where I'm going. Where did your friend Jorden get the magnetic phone plate? I think I like that one a lot better.
I looked for that magnet mount he has but couldn't find it anywhere. Jordan thinks he bought it via Ebay. I think maybe RAM doesn't make that particular mount anymore.
Depending on how heavy the iPad is, the tan mount allows you to tighten the clamp onto the ball more, so it’s hard to say definitively that this setup will be flawless for your application.
Would this work with a 5spd? I have a 2000 5spd 4runner and Ive been looking for a good phone mount. Just wondering if id still have space to shift easily.
We cover that in our 30,000 mile service video: ua-cam.com/video/a81i1Cayf_I/v-deo.html Start watching @38:50. The video quality isn't the greatest but you'll get the idea.
Timmy u need a website. Post all your amazon affiliate links, post your forum links, post video links, and have a 3rd gen picture gallary. Sell ad space etc............I got a great shot today of my stock 3rd gen with mt. Princton in background, i live 35 miles from southpark co, and trey Parker went to my hs.
@@TimmyTheToolman $100-200 year for a site for what you need. More exposure. I count dozens of 2nd&3rd gens daily in Buena Vista where I live. Keep up the good work. I just did actuator motor replacements, $30 fix for 4 doors, beats buying new actuators.
@@whaterfoo That's pretty affordable for a website. I'll have to talk to Sean and look into putting one together. Good job on the actuator motor replacements. Too bad you didn't live near me. We could have filmed it. I've been all over Colorado on different mountain biking trips. Durango, Crested Butte, Winter Park, Vail, Boulder, Salida, Telluride, Grand Junction, Fruita, Gunnison, and Monarch. I could see myself living in Colorado. But, it's hard to beat the weather we have in the California Bay Area.
@@TimmyTheToolman I'm in Berkely / Richmond once a year to visit. So many people come with that weather tho. I actually need to redo the first actuator I worked on. Casing came loose, I can tell because the motor whirrs the gears half sec after I unlock door. Im Sure the casing popped open a little, was scared to glue it very well, being the first one I did and all. For a simple site check out squarespace or even GoDaddy as they have good simple tools to use. If you did do a user gallery just have people email you the photos and you can make sure they are reduced MB size before posting. The rest you can just post your video links, and forum links, leave the comment sections to UA-cam and t4r Keeping it simple, but boost your views! Get more offers from Fab shops etc. :). Send me email sometime joshmagda@ gmail
@@whaterfoo Next time you're in Berzerkly, let me know. Maybe you could do a side trip to San Jose and we can grab a beer. Yeah, my area has way too many people but I guess I'm use to it. I think about moving to somewhere quieter when I retire but I just don't know where I'd want to go. If we do a website, it's probably going to have to be Sean that deals with it. I already spend a ton of time on the forums and our channel. Sean takes care of an Instagram page for us right now.
I've never replaced one. Doing some quick research, it looks like they are under the intake manifold. The video we made for the fuel injector replacements would show you how to get everything off the top of the engine with the exception of the intake manifold. ua-cam.com/video/N-lhZIWOkyU/v-deo.html I found this write-up on T4R.org that would be helpful: www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/194340-knock-sensors-harness-diy.html Let me know how the replacement goes for you.
Neither of these two options works for me: A-Pillar mount is on my left and I am right handed so can't operate the phone (Navigation App) on the left side. The other mount is to low for my comfort for the same reason you mentioned at the beginning of the video - when I look down at the phone the road disappear from my peripheral view. I found ProClip USA has vent mount for 3rg gen 4Runner (I used same type in 5th gen 4Runner and Nissan Versa Note) that places the phone view directly below the edge of the windshield. Vent mount has a huge advantage in California: keeps your phone cool even when running Navigation App (that app makes the phone as hot as baked potato). Pictures here: rysium.com/rysium.forum/4runner/4Runner-proclipusa-01.jpg, rysium.com/rysium.forum/4runner/4Runner-proclipusa-04.jpg I wish they made the same kind mount that would work with my 1st gen Tacoma (My Tacoma has cup holder under the vent). (not affiliated with them, just happy customer).
I'm not left-handed either but have no problem operating the phone on the A-pillar. I hear you on the stereo bezel mount not being at a spot that allows you to view it and still keep your eyes on the road. I prefer the A-pillar mount but didn't have that option for my 98. I personally don't like the vent mounts due to the chance of breaking the plastic vent. My 98 had a broken middle vent and I assume that was due to the previous owner using one of the phone vent mounts.
@Timmy The Toolman: actually Pro Clip USA vent mount does not clip to vent like cheap Amazon stuff. In ProClip USA it grabs the vent frame. The vent is fully operational with all fins moving freely. This is very clever design. You know me that I would not accept "half baked " solution. Check my picture from 5th gen 4Runner. rysium.com/rysium.forum/4runner/4Runner-proclipusa-02.jpg One more their phone mount does not interfere with my Samsung S5 buttons :-). They really know what they are doing.
Thanks Timmy - Well presented as always! Gonna go with the steel bracket one...
Update: Got the PanaVise installed, and was going to get all the Ram mount stuff but decided to simply attach a magnet to the bracket instead. Seems to hold just fine and in perfect line of sight.
You're welcome.
The single best mod I've ever done to my 3rd gen was a double-din Pioneer stereo. Mine is the older version of the Pioneer AVH-X4800BS and it literally gave my 4runner new life. It automatically pairs up to my phone within seconds of starting the truck, comes with a hands-free mic that hides anywhere you want and it can be set to automatically pick up incoming calls and hangup on call completion. I rarely even look at my phone when driving my truck. It will even read and let you hands-free respond to texts. It has built in compatibility for a back-up camera and with a little $5 micro switch mod you can use the DVD player while the truck is moving (for the passengers only of course :D ) Also comes with a Pandora app and is one of the most flexible systems I've ever used for music. It can read off a USB, CD, IPOD/Phone, etc., and you can control song choice from the phone/ipod or the radio's buttons. Also has a remote when you're out camping or tailgating. Literally the only CON is losing that little plastic cubby below the single-din aftermarket radios. You've got to check it out T-T-T!
I want to say thank you Tim. I followed your lead and installed the Ram mount ball on the A pilar of my 99 T4R. You make it look easy. I had trouble and stripped out the screw head because, like a dummy, I forgot to use my impact screw driver, so I had to drill out the screw. I forgot the 6P's, Proper Preparations Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Thanks again for all you and Sean put out there on UA-cam
You're very welcome. Well, you got it done and that's what counts. We quite often struggle with our jobs but we don't always show it because that would make the videos much longer. We do try to share where we got hung up though and what techniques we tried and failed at. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!
@@TimmyTheToolman Hey, just wondering, is your birthday August 5th? I was watching the timing belt job video and seen that date written above Happy Birthday on your fridge, it's my daughter's birthday too 😁
@@politesob Yep, August 5th. I'm 54 years young now. I've met a lot of people with birthdays the same day as me or very close.
Another excellent video! You have the best 4runner videos out there. Thanks again.
You're very welcome and thanks for the compliment. We appreciate it!
Love the pajama pants bro. Stay comfy!
Yeah, why not. I don't need to impress anyone with designer pants. Jammies are comfortable.
Great video. I have a seat mount for a tablet and since I watched this I will have a phone mount. Thanks for posting
Hey Blake, we're glad you like the video. We figured it was a worthwhile video to make since these phone mounting options aren't the normal ones you find when searching for ideas.
Thank you very much!
The job was very quick and while your at it, you can change the shifter/ash tray/climate control LEDS.
The magnet mount in the video is a 2- Ram Power Plate Ii Magnetic Holder W/ Steel Adhesive Plates W/ Diamond Ball Base
You're very welcome.
Thanks for the background bird feeder action, some sweet hummingbirds on there...
Yeah, my girlfriend has bird feeders all around the house. We get hummingbirds, finches and others. She's also a bee keeper.
Timmy The Toolman Ah sweet. I have countless bird feeders, chickens, aquaponics, gardens and so on. You could say I like to tinker. Thanks for all the awesome videos. Huge help with my 3rd gen. Did the valve cover gaskets this weekend. Cheers!
@@benhightower323 Sounds like you have a cool place Ben. My girlfriend and I both like to garden, but she's more of the gardener these days since I spend so much time wrenching on trucks. Great to hear you have found our videos helpful. We love hearing back from people sharing with us their success stories using our videos. Thanks for taking the time to comment. We appreciate it. Happy Wrenching!
Oh there it is, thank you sir.
No problem
Serious detail brother Tim- great phone holders!!
Thanks Brother Jake. We figured people would appreciate having a couple additional options to mount a phone in their rig.
It would be useful if you had a part number for the ball mount that attach to the pillar.
Open the video description by clicking on "more". You're only seeing one sentence of the video description until you expand it out. We provide links to all the parts and tools used. We do this for all our videos.
Nice update timmy it is really helpful.
Thanks! We're glad you like it.
Timmy, when you mount the phone on the a-pillar, where you have, how much blind spot does it create when you look left through the windshield?
Hey Andy, this is a great question. It doesn't create a blind spot for me. If I thought it would lessen my ability to see traffic coming or see hazards, I wouldn't use it. I suppose it's reduced my view a tiny bit in that bottom left corner of the windshield but not enough to give me concern.
Thank you!
and don't forget to replace any dead bulbs while you're in there, like I need to do.
Good point.
You guys are awesome.
Thanks Mike.
Awesome ,, Thank U
You're welcome
great video. Got to get me one, since I never know where I'm going. Where did your friend Jorden get the magnetic phone plate? I think I like that one a lot better.
I looked for that magnet mount he has but couldn't find it anywhere. Jordan thinks he bought it via Ebay. I think maybe RAM doesn't make that particular mount anymore.
Yet I know I look to. Saw one on ebay. It's for a motorcycle Radar detector. Power plate iii. Think I'm going to try that. Thanks for the reply.
@@Bud4me0007 Thanks for this info.
Hey man what else would I need to put an iPad on this and do you think it would work ok and stay steady?
Depending on how heavy the iPad is, the tan mount allows you to tighten the clamp onto the ball more, so it’s hard to say definitively that this setup will be flawless for your application.
Very intresting video
Hey Antonio, hopefully it's interesting in a good way.
RAM mounts are great, only thing about their mounts is that you can't put the phone in a horizontal position without rearranging the wing nut.
I do really like the RAM mounts as well. Well thought out products. Simple and Effective.
Oh really... www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-ROTO1U
@@overamped23042 Cool thanks! I just ordered one.
Would this work with a 5spd? I have a 2000 5spd 4runner and Ive been looking for a good phone mount. Just wondering if id still have space to shift easily.
My Buddy Jordan has a 5 speed and he has the same mount, so yes, it will work
Hey tim can you make a video tutorial on how to grease the drive shaft on our 3rd gen 4runner?
We cover that in our 30,000 mile service video: ua-cam.com/video/a81i1Cayf_I/v-deo.html Start watching @38:50. The video quality isn't the greatest but you'll get the idea.
@@TimmyTheToolman thanks tim you are the best!
@@angelomma2155 You're welcome.
Timmy u need a website. Post all your amazon affiliate links, post your forum links, post video links, and have a 3rd gen picture gallary. Sell ad space etc............I got a great shot today of my stock 3rd gen with mt. Princton in background, i live 35 miles from southpark co, and trey Parker went to my hs.
Hey Josh, we'll probably do a website at some point. That's cool you went to the same high school as Trey Parker.
@@TimmyTheToolman $100-200 year for a site for what you need. More exposure. I count dozens of 2nd&3rd gens daily in Buena Vista where I live. Keep up the good work. I just did actuator motor replacements, $30 fix for 4 doors, beats buying new actuators.
@@whaterfoo That's pretty affordable for a website. I'll have to talk to Sean and look into putting one together. Good job on the actuator motor replacements. Too bad you didn't live near me. We could have filmed it. I've been all over Colorado on different mountain biking trips. Durango, Crested Butte, Winter Park, Vail, Boulder, Salida, Telluride, Grand Junction, Fruita, Gunnison, and Monarch. I could see myself living in Colorado. But, it's hard to beat the weather we have in the California Bay Area.
@@TimmyTheToolman I'm in Berkely / Richmond once a year to visit. So many people come with that weather tho. I actually need to redo the first actuator I worked on. Casing came loose, I can tell because the motor whirrs the gears half sec after I unlock door. Im Sure the casing popped open a little, was scared to glue it very well, being the first one I did and all. For a simple site check out squarespace or even GoDaddy as they have good simple tools to use. If you did do a user gallery just have people email you the photos and you can make sure they are reduced MB size before posting. The rest you can just post your video links, and forum links, leave the comment sections to UA-cam and t4r Keeping it simple, but boost your views! Get more offers from Fab shops etc. :). Send me email sometime joshmagda@ gmail
@@whaterfoo Next time you're in Berzerkly, let me know. Maybe you could do a side trip to San Jose and we can grab a beer. Yeah, my area has way too many people but I guess I'm use to it. I think about moving to somewhere quieter when I retire but I just don't know where I'd want to go. If we do a website, it's probably going to have to be Sean that deals with it. I already spend a ton of time on the forums and our channel. Sean takes care of an Instagram page for us right now.
Where can I get the Ram ball and coupler.. Thx
Open the video description by clicking on "Show More". We provide links in there.
Hey Timmy I need to replace my knock sensors. Any recommendations?
I've never replaced one. Doing some quick research, it looks like they are under the intake manifold. The video we made for the fuel injector replacements would show you how to get everything off the top of the engine with the exception of the intake manifold. ua-cam.com/video/N-lhZIWOkyU/v-deo.html
I found this write-up on T4R.org that would be helpful: www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/194340-knock-sensors-harness-diy.html
Let me know how the replacement goes for you.
Where can I get that particular A-pillar gauge pod?
Hey Ryan, It's listed in the video description for the Trans Temp Gauge Installation video.
@@TimmyTheToolman Ah, skipped to the 'parts' lists and missed it. Thanks.
Neither of these two options works for me: A-Pillar mount is on my left and I am right handed so can't operate the phone (Navigation App) on the left side. The other mount is to low for my comfort for the same reason you mentioned at the beginning of the video - when I look down at the phone the road disappear from my peripheral view.
I found ProClip USA has vent mount for 3rg gen 4Runner (I used same type in 5th gen 4Runner and Nissan Versa Note) that places the phone view directly below the edge of the windshield. Vent mount has a huge advantage in California: keeps your phone cool even when running Navigation App (that app makes the phone as hot as baked potato). Pictures here: rysium.com/rysium.forum/4runner/4Runner-proclipusa-01.jpg, rysium.com/rysium.forum/4runner/4Runner-proclipusa-04.jpg
I wish they made the same kind mount that would work with my 1st gen Tacoma (My Tacoma has cup holder under the vent).
(not affiliated with them, just happy customer).
I'm not left-handed either but have no problem operating the phone on the A-pillar. I hear you on the stereo bezel mount not being at a spot that allows you to view it and still keep your eyes on the road. I prefer the A-pillar mount but didn't have that option for my 98. I personally don't like the vent mounts due to the chance of breaking the plastic vent. My 98 had a broken middle vent and I assume that was due to the previous owner using one of the phone vent mounts.
@Timmy The Toolman: actually Pro Clip USA vent mount does not clip to vent like cheap Amazon stuff. In ProClip USA it grabs the vent frame. The vent is fully operational with all fins moving freely. This is very clever design. You know me that I would not accept "half baked " solution. Check my picture from 5th gen 4Runner. rysium.com/rysium.forum/4runner/4Runner-proclipusa-02.jpg
One more their phone mount does not interfere with my Samsung S5 buttons :-). They really know what they are doing.
@@RysiuMal Ahh. That is a better design.
The only problem that I have with this video is the fact that you're wearing flip-flops with socks on!!
weekendclimber don’t knock it until you try it!
Sic Sandal Mods.
Some feet, toes and or toenails need to be covered
6:02 Socks and sandals guy. 🤘
Nice look isn't it?
@@TimmyTheToolman
Love it. It's a Saturday kinda look.