CLin9383

if possible, could someone buy duplicate parts of everything and i will pay for it and shipping. you will be compensated as well. i do have a rear heater. i have called most of the junkyards here and they dont even have a 4runner in the yard...email me if anyone has any more questions or concerns. thanks!

SLC Punk

I am going to make a switch panel out of plexiglass (painted black to match) and put it over that pocket. But I wouldn't have anywhere to put my remotes if I did that.

-OR-

I am thinking of using the plexiglass where my broken outside temp gauge is now mounted, (in the pocket under the ashtray) and installing the ECT and RS3000 buttons there.

SLC Punk

BTW, I haven't forgot about your write-up Bob. I have the pics, but I wanted to write up the procedures too. I have been really busy with school, but I will get it to you!!

chuckd

No yards in Nash have a4runner either. sucks

Also thinking of using that worthless opening under the dash to put ect at least. And mybe a power outlet.

Bob_98SR5

guys,

it seems that many of you are worried about losing cutouts for your extra switches. i recall butnut telling me awhile back that there is a tool called a 'nibbler' that you can buy at radio shack that is perfect on plastic for cutting out cut out holes. ive never personally used it, but maybe ol' brian can chime in here.

also, i have a blue center console w/ the cupholder part for sale. however, the lid's arms are busted but you can simply swap your lid's arms in for these. all you would then have to locate is the silver bracket, the inner console parts, and the ebrake assembly. though it would be just as easy to buy the whole gaggle of parts, just an option for some of you.

bob

CLin9383

slc punk, not to rush you or anything but how is that writeup coming with the rear heater! hopefully i will have the parts soon and if weather permits..NEW CUPHOLDERS!!!!!! thanks!

CLin9383

update- just did the cupholder mod last weekend and it turned out great!!! bob, with all the new parts from the 99 such as the tub and ebrake handle, it was straight bolt off and bolt on, also there is no trimming needed to the cupholder..only thing i had to trim was the ebrake cable holder.... i did take a pic of the rear with the heater if you want to add that to your writeup..again thanks to all who have helped...bob for the writeup and alba jim for the parts!

mastacox

Um, wow...

Bob_98SR5

chih:

so let me get this straight: with the 99 ebrake tub and the 99 silver bracket...you did not need to trim off any of the plastic cupholder parts? everything was simply bolt on except the ebrake cable holder?

that is unlike everything that i've heard thus far. maybe b/c you have the rear heater? travis, can you comment on this too?

bob

SLC Punk

I didn't see this reply until today. Sorry. You should have PM'ed me! :pat:

SLC Punk

I didn't attempt to try an install anything without trimming it first. My install was just like yours, Bob, except for a few extra steps for the rear heater. Oh and I didn't have to re-locate the silver bracket back as far as you did, I think I drilled the holes 1/4" back.

CLin9383

bob, yes, dont forget '99 ebrake handle hehehe, also i did not get the "tub" from jim..just the ebrake and silver bracket......at FIRST it didn't look like it would fit but after i got the ebrake in it was just a matter of shimmying it...it fits perfectly...i had cutting discs and coping saw all ready to go, the only thing i used was the cutting disc to saw off the 1/8th of an inch on the ebrake cable holder...i will post pics when i get home tonight..i did not take that many pics of the actually install because you had it covered..but i will take pics of the after if anyone is interested..but i think bob has that covered as well. yes, it was SUPER easy with bob's write also with SLC's removal of the center console. thanks again guys!

CLin9383

Its ok SLC. Not a huge deal, the rear heater was SUPER easy to remove..i think there was only 2 bolts..also, during my first test fit, it looked like the rear heater "control lever" was too short but that's not the case..it does take a little work (about 3 min of moving it around) to get the console on, but it fits like a glove. if there are any more questions, please ask. Thanks

PoBoy

Let me get this 100% clear.. you do not need to cut the center console plastic at all if you have rear heater? The only cutting needed to be made is on the e-brake cable holder?

Clin, where did you find parts around here?

CLin9383

poboy, my attempt to locate one within st.louis was not accomplised. i saw that albuquerque jim said he could get the stuff. so i got all the stuff from him. yep, no cutting except the ebrake line holder