Locking Center Console

91TPU · 02-11-2009, 03:53 PM

Im thinking of getting a lockable center console for my 87 runner, once the weather gets nice i plan on running a bikini top for a good portion of the summer and i dont want to have to worry about my info or anything getting stolen. do any of you have one, or have a recomendation on one.

currently looking at one of these
http://www.tonnocover.com/rampage_pr...1719P1C1T.html

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Junkers88 · 02-11-2009, 04:04 PM

I ran through that site and couldn't find one for a 4runner. If they make one then you might be on to something. I'd love to have one for my 89 runner build but so far haven't found one that I like or will spend a ton of money on. I was planning on just using a console out of a 2nd gen runner and fabbing up some sort of lock for it.

91TPU · 02-11-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkers88

I ran through that site and couldn't find one for a 4runner. If they make one then you might be on to something. I'd love to have one for my 89 runner build but so far haven't found one that I like or will spend a ton of money on. I was planning on just using a console out of a 2nd gen runner and fabbing up some sort of lock for it.

they have a universal design that fits most trucks, i have not seen a direct fit, only universal ones. would love to get a direct fit, but i would be willing to make a universal work.

cormel · 02-11-2009, 04:15 PM

Those consoles look really nice, good price too. I searched on ebay, not many any cheaper than those ones.

4runnerx3 · 02-11-2009, 05:56 PM

Make sure you pick one out that has room to relocate the window and wiper switches.

91TPU · 02-11-2009, 06:17 PM

i was thinking the same thing, but even if it doesnt have a relocation area im sure i could always relocate them on the dash, honestly i would prefer to have them on the dash anyway.

91TPU · 02-11-2009, 06:18 PM

the one thing i would like is to relocate my radio into the lockable box for more security with the top off.

Skinsfan6 · 02-11-2009, 07:23 PM

It sure would be nice to have those cupholders... Luckily until then I'm a true professional when it comes to driving a stick while holding a drink.

**waskillywabbit** · 02-11-2009, 07:37 PM

6.5" wide Tuffy

91TPU · 02-11-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

6.5" wide Tuffy

have any pictures, also any modifications or pretty much direct fit?

thank you

**waskillywabbit** · 02-11-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91TPU

have any pictures, also any modifications or pretty much direct fit?

thank you

I think 4crawler has some on his website.

91TPU · 02-11-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

I think 4crawler has some on his website.

cool, i was just checking them out, im def sold on the tuffy, its a far better unit then the one i was looking at, and i get cupholders, head unit mounting area, and a large lockable area, whereas with the other i just had to locking areas and nothing else. thanks again for the info, looks like i know what im getting for my birthday haha

yarosig · 02-11-2009, 08:02 PM

I used to have this center comsole on my yj. It was very nice but built of wood. Please report back on you progress with finding a decent cheap console.

nosfanatic2006 · 02-12-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 91TPU

cool, i was just checking them out, im def sold on the tuffy, its a far better unit then the one i was looking at, and i get cupholders, head unit mounting area, and a large lockable area, whereas with the other i just had to locking areas and nothing else. thanks again for the info, looks like i know what im getting for my birthday haha

This isn't a bad idea. I think I'll do this when I do my stereo so they can just install it in the box. Cupholders will be nice. Lockable area would be nice. And with the stereo in the center consol it would free up that nice big space in the dash for, like you said, the window/wiper switch; plus whatever light/aftermarket switches you have/would get. I'm definitely going this route.

Remember to post pictures

poynter · 02-12-2009, 08:04 AM

I want a console in my truck I just have to get rid of the bench seat first.

***trdparts4u.com*** · 02-12-2009, 08:16 AM

We have some pictures up of Tuffy consoles installed in Tacomas, should be about the same install for a pickup or 4 Runner.

http://www.yotatech.com/f37/tuffy-se...oducts-146379/

poynter · 02-12-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by trdparts4u.com

We have some pictures up of Tuffy consoles installed in Tacomas, should be about the same install for a pickup or 4 Runner.

http://www.yotatech.com/f37/tuffy-se...oducts-146379/

Those are awesome, do you have to add the stock armrest piece to those?

***trdparts4u.com*** · 02-12-2009, 10:14 AM

The two models we installed include the padded armrest, the cup holder and a mounting bracket (which was not needed on either truck) I ended up mounting the cup holders on the back of my box.

I don't have the entire product line up on our website. For specs and information see http://www.tuffyproducts.com/

Gerone

wiseguymmiv · 07-17-2009, 07:28 PM

Can anyone direct me to photos of the Tuffy locking center console (5.25" suzuki samurai console or 8" wide universal console) installed in a 2nd gen 4Runner? I see the photos posted by trdparts4u.com, but they show a Taco without the center plastic section extending from the front of the shifter to the back of the console, so that doesn't give me a good idea of how the 5.25 or 8 inch Tuffy box will "fit" in with my shifter section and/or rear window switch section (cupholders installed, not installed, etc.). 4runnerx3 or 4Crawler, do you have additional photos? I'd like to install either size locking console with cupholders on the front and back.

How tight is the 8" console squeezed between the seats? Any issue with the console (5.25 or 8) being in the way of the rear seats when folded forward?

I'm open to other brands, but the only other I've seen is the rampage, which offer zero details on the materials used.

Thanks!

wiseguymmiv · 07-18-2009, 12:01 PM

bump...

wiseguymmiv · 08-02-2009, 09:10 PM

So I ordered the Tuffy 6.5 inch locking console in camel/light tan. It is a snug fit in my 4Runner; the 8 inch console would have been too big. I also kept the rear window switch in its original location, with the help of a Sawzall, Dremel, and file. Since I could find no helpful photos of the Tuffy box installed in a 4Runner, I'm uploading my own. I also have "before" pics and some comparison pics of the original console and the Tuffy, side-by-side. Enjoy!

wiseguymmiv · 08-02-2009, 09:13 PM

More pics.

wiseguymmiv · 08-02-2009, 09:18 PM

One more pic. If anyone needs info on the box or the install, let me know.

Thanks to Gerone at Toyota of Dallas for assistance with my order and fast shipping from Tuffy!

02-11-2009, 04:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Junkers88 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 2,776	I ran through that site and couldn't find one for a 4runner. If they make one then you might be on to something. I'd love to have one for my 89 runner build but so far haven't found one that I like or will spend a ton of money on. I was planning on just using a console out of a 2nd gen runner and fabbing up some sort of lock for it. __________________ RB4R Life Member. 1989 SR5 4runner. Tread Wright 31/10.50/15's. 4.56 thirds, an Aussie in the @$$, Budbuilt plate, Marlin Crawler front, modified MC rear, Supra MAF conversion, ZUK coils in the rear and 4crawler BJ's in the front, LCE header.

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cormel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Brunswick Posts: 137	Those consoles look really nice, good price too. I searched on ebay, not many any cheaper than those ones. __________________ 91 4runner 22RE - 31inch tires Mostly Stock Future upgrades: OME Rear coils Aussie Rear Locker Custom Front Winch Bumper

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Skinsfan6 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 232	It sure would be nice to have those cupholders... Luckily until then I'm a true professional when it comes to driving a stick while holding a drink. __________________ 87 4Runner-Swapped in Turbo 22RE/R151 5 speed, electric fan, high-flow cat, dynomax turbo muffler, lockrights front and rear, 4" Trailmaster front bracket lift, tbars SOFT, sagged rear 3" add-a-leaf, 3" blocks, Skyjacker shocks, 3" body lift, Specialty Top/Kayline Soft Top, Ramsey 8500 winch, homemade front reciever/winch bumper, homemade rear hitch bumper, full size spare, 35x12.5-15 Radial Claws most of the time, 34x9.50-15 TSLs for 0-35" mud bogs, 5.29s

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waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,546	6.5" wide Tuffy __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

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*trdparts4u.com* Sponsoring Vendor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 344	We have some pictures up of Tuffy consoles installed in Tacomas, should be about the same install for a pickup or 4 Runner. http://www.yotatech.com/f37/tuffy-se...oducts-146379/ __________________ Jacque or Gerone Best way to contact EMAIL info@trdparts4u.com put Yotatech in the subject line http://www.trdparts4u.com http://www.fjcruiseroffroad.com http://www.toyotapartsales.com http://www.toyotaoffroadoutfitters.com

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4runnerx3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 834	Make sure you pick one out that has room to relocate the window and wiper switches.

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yarosig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 91	I used to have this center comsole on my yj. It was very nice but built of wood. Please report back on you progress with finding a decent cheap console.

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poynter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 128	I want a console in my truck I just have to get rid of the bench seat first.

02-12-2009, 10:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
*trdparts4u.com* Sponsoring Vendor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 344	The two models we installed include the padded armrest, the cup holder and a mounting bracket (which was not needed on either truck) I ended up mounting the cup holders on the back of my box. I don't have the entire product line up on our website. For specs and information see http://www.tuffyproducts.com/ Gerone __________________ Jacque or Gerone Best way to contact EMAIL info@trdparts4u.com put Yotatech in the subject line http://www.trdparts4u.com http://www.fjcruiseroffroad.com http://www.toyotapartsales.com http://www.toyotaoffroadoutfitters.com Last edited by trdparts4u.com; 02-12-2009 at 10:18 AM.

07-17-2009, 07:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
wiseguymmiv Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: good ole Mississippi Posts: 128	Can anyone direct me to photos of the Tuffy locking center console (5.25" suzuki samurai console or 8" wide universal console) installed in a 2nd gen 4Runner? I see the photos posted by trdparts4u.com, but they show a Taco without the center plastic section extending from the front of the shifter to the back of the console, so that doesn't give me a good idea of how the 5.25 or 8 inch Tuffy box will "fit" in with my shifter section and/or rear window switch section (cupholders installed, not installed, etc.). 4runnerx3 or 4Crawler, do you have additional photos? I'd like to install either size locking console with cupholders on the front and back. How tight is the 8" console squeezed between the seats? Any issue with the console (5.25 or 8) being in the way of the rear seats when folded forward? I'm open to other brands, but the only other I've seen is the rampage, which offer zero details on the materials used. Thanks! __________________ WiseGuyMMIV Current: '95 4Runner V6 4WD SR5 - leather, Hella 500s, Westin chrome nerf bars, chrome bull bar, hp Brembo rotors, hp brake pads, interior blue LEDs, Maglite mod, 118 decibel air horns, in/out temp, external reverse lights, reverse parking sensor, Mio GPS, Hayden tranny cooler, reverse indiglo gauges, stainless gauges/signal cover, pilot aluminum pedals, blue neon footwell lights Previous: '90 Toyota Pickup V6 Last edited by wiseguymmiv; 07-17-2009 at 07:40 PM. Reason: .

07-18-2009, 12:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
wiseguymmiv Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: good ole Mississippi Posts: 128	bump... __________________ WiseGuyMMIV Current: '95 4Runner V6 4WD SR5 - leather, Hella 500s, Westin chrome nerf bars, chrome bull bar, hp Brembo rotors, hp brake pads, interior blue LEDs, Maglite mod, 118 decibel air horns, in/out temp, external reverse lights, reverse parking sensor, Mio GPS, Hayden tranny cooler, reverse indiglo gauges, stainless gauges/signal cover, pilot aluminum pedals, blue neon footwell lights Previous: '90 Toyota Pickup V6

08-02-2009, 09:10 PM	#21 (permalink)
wiseguymmiv Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: good ole Mississippi Posts: 128	tuffy 6.5 wide locking console So I ordered the Tuffy 6.5 inch locking console in camel/light tan. It is a snug fit in my 4Runner; the 8 inch console would have been too big. I also kept the rear window switch in its original location, with the help of a Sawzall, Dremel, and file. Since I could find no helpful photos of the Tuffy box installed in a 4Runner, I'm uploading my own. I also have "before" pics and some comparison pics of the original console and the Tuffy, side-by-side. Enjoy! Attached Thumbnails __________________ WiseGuyMMIV Current: '95 4Runner V6 4WD SR5 - leather, Hella 500s, Westin chrome nerf bars, chrome bull bar, hp Brembo rotors, hp brake pads, interior blue LEDs, Maglite mod, 118 decibel air horns, in/out temp, external reverse lights, reverse parking sensor, Mio GPS, Hayden tranny cooler, reverse indiglo gauges, stainless gauges/signal cover, pilot aluminum pedals, blue neon footwell lights Previous: '90 Toyota Pickup V6

08-02-2009, 09:13 PM	#22 (permalink)
wiseguymmiv Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: good ole Mississippi Posts: 128	More pics. Attached Thumbnails __________________ WiseGuyMMIV Current: '95 4Runner V6 4WD SR5 - leather, Hella 500s, Westin chrome nerf bars, chrome bull bar, hp Brembo rotors, hp brake pads, interior blue LEDs, Maglite mod, 118 decibel air horns, in/out temp, external reverse lights, reverse parking sensor, Mio GPS, Hayden tranny cooler, reverse indiglo gauges, stainless gauges/signal cover, pilot aluminum pedals, blue neon footwell lights Previous: '90 Toyota Pickup V6

08-02-2009, 09:18 PM	#23 (permalink)
wiseguymmiv Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: good ole Mississippi Posts: 128	One more pic. If anyone needs info on the box or the install, let me know. Thanks to Gerone at Toyota of Dallas for assistance with my order and fast shipping from Tuffy! Attached Thumbnails __________________ WiseGuyMMIV Current: '95 4Runner V6 4WD SR5 - leather, Hella 500s, Westin chrome nerf bars, chrome bull bar, hp Brembo rotors, hp brake pads, interior blue LEDs, Maglite mod, 118 decibel air horns, in/out temp, external reverse lights, reverse parking sensor, Mio GPS, Hayden tranny cooler, reverse indiglo gauges, stainless gauges/signal cover, pilot aluminum pedals, blue neon footwell lights Previous: '90 Toyota Pickup V6

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