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I've got a TJ without a factory center console, but I want to install a subwoofer. Rear seat enclosures are great, but most of the time I drive without my rear seat. I tried to find a used center console to mount a sub in it, but with no luck. Now I'm trying to order a new center console, but I'm confused with their part numbers. What are the differences between the factory sub and basic consoles? Can I fit a 8" sub in a basic (w/o a subwoofer) console?

[gily25]

Both have the same exterior dimensions however when you open the lid what you see will be different. Inside the subwoofer console is a black tray for cds and only about the depth of a cd. In the non sub console there is a big white bucket that will fit a small backpack, netbook, or your lady's purse. Either one could be used for adding a subwoofer you may need to make changes to the sub model (cd tray) you WILL need to make changes to the non-sub model (bucket).

When I ditched my factory sub (which I had upgraded) I replaced the whole console b/c I wanted the non-sub unit for storage. Ordered from jparts.com and got a nice price.

Now that we're a few model years beyond TJs you should be able to find a console on ebay...make sure to get the one for your year as they evolved over the years (cupholder section).

Center console sub enclosure instruction thread:

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f20/8-sub-console-project-pics-inside-257123/

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gily25,
Thanks for the info. I don't mind cutting a few holes in a non-subwofer console since the price difference is $210 for the non-sub version vs $620 for the subwoofer version. jparts.com don't do international shipping, and no consoles with international shipping on ebay currently...
I did a little research on wrangler consoles and found some part numbers. Obviously, there are more differences such as passenger airbag on/off switch, but I don't have any source of info on this subject. Funny enough, the part numbers for consoles as "Accessorities" are different from the partnumbers of "Parts".
Here are the partnumbers for "Parts":

1997-1998
(One-piece mini consoles with one cupholder, one-piece full consoles w/2 cupholders)

Mini
- (agate) 5DT85 TAZ

Full
- (gray) 5FW35 RC3AA
- (saddle) 5FW35 RT6AA

1999-2000
Mini
- (agate) SJ86 1AZAA

Full
- (agate) SJ87 1AZAA
- (tan/agate) SJ87 1K5AA

2001
(2-piece mini consoles with 2 cupholders, two-piece full consoles)

Mini (or forward piece of full)
- (AZ) 5HF13 LAZAB
- (KG) 5HF13 RK5AB

Full
- (AZ) 5HE62 LAZAC (w/o sub)
- (KG) 5HE62 RK5AA (w/o sub)
- (K5,KG) WS46 RK5AA (w/sub)
- (AZ) 5HE62 LAZAA (w/sub)

2002
Mini
- (AZ) 5HF13 LAZAC
- (K5/KG) 5HF13 RK5AC

Full
- (AZ) 5HE62 LAZAD (w/o sub)
- (K5/KG) 5HE62 RK5AD (w/o sub)
- (AZ) WS46 LAZAA (w/sub)
- (K5/KG) WS46 RK5AA (w/sub)

2003-2004
Mini
- (DV) 5HF13 XDVAC
- (J3) 5HF13 ZJ3AC

Full
- (DV) 5HE62 XDVAD (w/o sub) (5HE62 XDVAE in 2004)
- (J3) 5HE62 ZJ3AD (w/o sub) (5HE62 ZJ3AE in 2004)
- (DV) WS46 XDVAB (w/sub)
- (J3) WS46 ZJ3AB (w/sub)

2005-2006 I'm confused with the part numbers...

[gily25]

I couldn't tell you on the parts numbers. Maybe if you called a dealership they could help you with it.

I didn't see before you needed international shipping. Try www.jeepsareus.com they may be willing to ship international and also try www.tuffyproducts.com which is a security center console. Worst to worse I think www.quadratec.com and www.4wd.com have international shipping for a fee...you may need to call their customer service to find out for sure.