Mounting a radar detector on a Jeep Wrangler rearview mirror

Trying to mount a Uniden radar detector to the rear view mirror on an old YJ Jeep Wrangler. I got this kit initially: AccessoryBasics Rearview Mirror Stem Radar Detector Mount. It’s mostly cheap garbage. The bolts extend an inch above the mirror (which is annoying but not fatal), and worse, the bottom adjustable piece won’t tighten enough to actually hold the detector in position, so it starts drooping immediately and only gets worse over the next few minutes.

But the piece that inserts into the radar detector is fine (and metal). It also has the same “fingers” as a GoPro camera mount, so there are options.

I hooked it up to a SMALLRIG Super Clamp Mount I had handy ($15.99), via a Smatree Aluminum Tripod Mount Adapter ($9.99); it clamps perfectly and holds the detector steady. With the cold shoe ball head piece in place it hangs about an inch below the mirror, so I’m going to try it without that piece. So far so good, though.

This might be a good alternative? Taisioner Super Clamp Mount Double Ball Head Adapter ($19.99). Or, somewhat cleaner:

• RAM-B-231ZU U-Bolt Base ($17.99)
• RAP-B-202U-GOP1 (1" RAM ball to GoPro) ($11.49)
• RAP-B-201U-A Composite Double Socket Arm - Short Arm ($9.49)

About double the cost of the “Taisioner,” but in line with the SmallRig + Smatree setup. (Plus the piece salvaged from the $17 AccessoryBasics.)