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ZJ Center Console ideas...

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#1 ·
Anybody have any custom made center consoles for their ZJs? I am looking to improve the center console on a 1998 ZJ. Any photos would be greatly appreciated.

Take care,
 
#4 ·
I have thrown around lots of ideas for mine, none done yet.

- power inverter in the rear cup holder armrest space.
- tap into the rear floor air vent and route it to the storage area for a heated/cooled box.
- heated/cooled cup holders using a peltier electric element setup and replacing the molded plastic cup-holders with some type of stainless steel cup.

This guy on car domain combined a BMW center console with the ZJ

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3835948/1998-jeep-grand-cherokee-5-9-limited-sport-utility-4d/page-3
 
#6 ·
I've had this idea of putting 4 Recaro seats in the Jeep and making a console that goes all the way from the front to the back similar to what the guy on Pirate did but with the rear console being more like an RX-8. Since the ZJ is wider I think it could be done.

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This way I'd have a rear bin, cup holders, and 12v outlets. I'd also attempt to fit 2 10" subs in the rear console somehow. Haven't quite figured out how I'd design that though haha.
 
#7 ·
Hey guys, thanks for the great ideas! I have a lot to "chew on" in my quest.

Take care,
 
#8 ·
i have been throwing ideas around for making a center console in my zj going to have 12v power front and rear. a relay and power block under it to power everything on switched power. will have switches for lights and other stuff. going to do some sort of padded lid. i dont like the zj one.it will have the ability to lock with key lock. have cup holders front and rear. will play around with it and update here as well as in my build thread.
 
#14 ·
blackjack12982 said:
I've been wanting to ditch my plastic console ever since I bought my ZJ.

This was a thread over on Pirate that I'm going to follow loosely. It's an XJ, but you get the gist...

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=557715&page=9
I will be doing the same. Follow loosely. What's the the little knob that has 1,2,3,4 next to it? Looks interesting. B
 
#23 ·
Football47 said:
Wow that XJ was impressive!!! So much time and effort put into it, incredible! If anyone finds aftermarket consoles online, post them please.
Yeah I liked the way he did it. I think what I'm going to do is make one out of wood,because it is cheaper, do a Vic gauge pod, a small cb just behind the shifter facing up then a switch panel after that. Ill have it all vinyl wrapped before it goes in. And I might do a ammo can storage part/armrest.
 
#26 ·
I found that console on eBay. It's a universal fit console made by Lund industries. It's like what is in police cars. I made the mount out of the ebrake bracket with various flat and square tube to get it above everything that is under it
 
#28 ·
Bust out the fiberglass and resin buddy. Ive never heard of anything that was close to a direct fit, itd be a fun project.

I HATE THAT OOWWWHHAA SOUND IT MAKES WHEN YOU LEAN ON THE STOCK ONES!

And how many times have you had to yell at someone for using the rear cup holders? They fail every. mother. ****ing. time.:rofl:
 
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