Cell phone holder for '97 F250

[Texas Grown]

Yah, I know, it's kinda lame question. And been looking at them on-line. But have never had a need for one before. I'd like to have it up near or on top of the dash, so I can run maps without taking my eye off the road. Or answer calls via speakerphone. And where better to get an opinion poll than here on TBH.

[ShredLikeRed]

Steelie. It’s about a 1 inch steel ball bearing that has an adhesive base to attach to your dash. Then a 3/16” thick magnetic socket with an adhesive back goes on your phone case. The magnet alone makes it worthwhile. I’m always sticking my phone to my toolbox/bedside/chutes/etc when I need my hands/pockets free.

[Old Bald Guy]

Steelie. It’s about a 1 inch steel ball bearing that has an adhesive base to attach to your dash. Then a 3/16” thick magnetic socket with an adhesive back goes on your phone case. The magnet alone makes it worthwhile. I’m always sticking my phone to my toolbox/bedside/chutes/etc when I need my hands/pockets free.

X2 I have them in everything I drive.

[Texas Grown]

Will those Steelie things work with an Otterbox Defender case?

[mudmauler]

X3


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[tazhunter0]

Will those Steelie things work with an Otterbox Defender case?

It will work. One part ( ball ) attaches to the dash and the cup part attaches to your case. I use a suction mount steelie in my tractor for work and my personal truck. Never had any issues with either.

[Traildust]

The magnets work good unless you have a heavy phone or it's sitting in a vertical position.

I got this for my wife after trying about a dozen others.....it's a keeper.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C2Q5CWK/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Speedgoat]

I have an old bag phone that would go well with that old truck.

[tazhunter0]

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[Old Bald Guy]

The magnets work good unless you have a heavy phone or it's sitting in a vertical position.

I got this for my wife after trying about a dozen others.....it's a keeper.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You need the plus size socket for heavier phones. Had the same issue with my new/bigger phone and switched to the Plus socket. Pickup truck, dump truck, bobcat and farm tractor approved.

[Traildust]

You need the plus size socket for heavier phones. Had the same issue with my new/bigger phone and switched to the Plus socket. Pickup truck, dump truck, bobcat and farm tractor approved.

She didn't like the cup thing stuck to the back of her phone

[Texas Grown]

I've got a Samsung S20 5G, if that makes a difference.


Edit: I kinda like what Tazhunter has posted. Something up on top or above the dash. Helps me keep my eyes on the road.

[PYBUCK]

Will those Steelie things work with an Otterbox Defender case?

I will if the case is smooth, if it has ridges on the back, no.

[Texas Grown]

My OtterBox has smooth ridges. Or groves about every 3/4".

[matagordian]

Use a CB in a obs.