Pro Fit VSM

kokopelli · Jun 14, 2009

I needed an additional mobile device mount point in the FJ and during all the Internet searches for a good price on the Nuvi, I found the Pro Fit VSM G3. It's a "vehicle specific mount" (VSM) for the FJ and it's really "pretty cool". Most places sell it for $49.95, but I found a few that sold it for $39.95. This place sells it for $43.98 shipped..

XM Satellite Radio at MyRadioStore - Mounts & Brackets - Vehicle Specific Mounts - Pro-Fit VSM G3 Vehicle Specific Mount

The FJ mount (TY-74-08-G3) comes with the ball mount, a J-bracket extension and universal mounting plate for whatever you want to attach. The nice thing is the ball mount fits the Nuvi series just like the Garmin mount, so it leaves a very small footprint in the FJ..

The installation is very simple requiring no modification to the FJ. The finished installation looked very good, but I could see that it really needed a little notching/channeling to the factory trim strip to really look good. Here's the process..

The parts..

There's on screw at the bottom of the trim strip that needs to be removed. This is after removing the screw and pulling upward on the strip. No "pry" tools are required..

Then just pull it up and away from the dash..

Here's the screw that you'll use for attaching the mount..

Take out the screw..

Attach the mount..

There-ya go..

To really make the trim fit properly, you'll need to notch the strip as shown here.. Only required with OCD installers..

See the little notch...

Snap the strip back on, replace the screw in the bottom and you're done..

The finished product..

See the notch? It relieves any stress on the trim strip and makes the gap look like factory..

And with the Nuvi attached..

Easy Peasy.. Total damage.. $43.98, two Modelo especial's, one hour.. The Nuvi was an additional $343 (Amazon)

I like this mount.. very clean and one less thing attached to the windshield.. Cheers.. Ron

FJeddah · Jun 14, 2009

Unique and clean mod, but isn't out of your sight? It might distract you while driving, just a thought.

Thanks for sharing :wave:

kokopelli · Jun 14, 2009

It's a little far right, but not much more than a center mount. It's actually perfect for right hand use with the touchscreen/phone/etc.. My usage is primarily roadtrip and I always have a co-pilot watching after things for me. She gives me an additional pair of eyes and hands for navigation. I need something that can be accessed from the passenger seat as well as the drivers seat, without readjustment. Cheers.. Ron

PS: For the scenic parts of the trip, I'll have this running as well..

MIKESCRUISER · Jun 14, 2009

very nice Brian.

kokopelli · Jun 15, 2009

Thanks Dave:cowsmile:.. Cheers.. Ron

PandaFJ · Jun 16, 2009

Nice job!!!

I just picked up that same Garmin last week... trying to figure out where is the best place to mount it now.

I like that spot, but I wonder how busy my dash is gonna look because I also have my iPhone mounted on a Pro-Clip right above that spot.

twelve1 · Jun 16, 2009

Very clean job. Now iknow how to take that trim out.

kokopelli · Jun 16, 2009

The instructions for removing almost the entire interior are here on the forum. Very detailed instructions with pics. I saved the thread and printed out what i needed. Cheers.. Ron

Bret · Aug 31, 2009

Nice job! Thanks for the great instal pics.

cqq99 · Sep 21, 2009

Just wondering... Why didn't you mount it on the left side of the head unit?
I looked at the Pro-Fit install instructions and you can use either side.

Again I am just wondering...

mc2912 · Sep 21, 2009

I dont have a GPS unit but i think im going to get one so i can buy one of these gadgets!

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