Center Dash 96-02 dash?

JDeMello · 01-20-2004, 09:33 PM

Ok anther question. I have a 96 runner and I just bought the center dash section to replace my 96 one. But there are a few issue's the vents don't line up and the switches are in differnt places.

I also got the e-brake section so I can have a real cup holder.

Anyone done this swap? what should I expect.

jason

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Bob_98SR5 · 01-20-2004, 10:13 PM

Tank,

You probably bought the 99-02 center dash console. They are different from the 96-98 center dash consoles.

I have an extra 98 console. Also, as the 'inventor' of the cupholder mod, I can give you some good tips on performing this mod (see http://www.4runners.org/articles/cupholder)

Hmmm....my birthday is coming up in Feb...maybe we can work something out.

Check your PM.

Bob

gapguy · 01-20-2004, 10:19 PM

This makes me curious! COULD the dash piece be changed too? That would be awesome...I could nearly fully convert my 1997 to a 2002!!

Bob_98SR5 · 01-20-2004, 10:22 PM

No, the harnesses are different. At least that what I can recall when i tried it.

Bob

gapguy · 01-20-2004, 10:24 PM

Maybe some super cool person with a lot of extra time can take some pics, and I'll investigate..lol

About the vents not lining up tho..that may be tricky

JDeMello · 01-20-2004, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bob_98SR5
Tank,

You probably bought the 99-02 center dash console. They are different from the 96-98 center dash consoles.

I have an extra 98 console. Also, as the 'inventor' of the cupholder mod, I can give you some good tips on performing this mod (see http://www.4runners.org/articles/cupholder)

Hmmm....my birthday is coming up in Feb...maybe we can work something out.

Check your PM.

Bob

Tank..lol..

That was a awesome write up thanks! I think instead of pointing the e-brake to the right I will pull it out and weld a extension to move it too the right. But that's some good info!

Any idea's on the center dash piece?

Going to check PM's

JDeMello · 01-20-2004, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gapguy
Maybe some super cool person with a lot of extra time can take some pics, and I'll investigate..lol

About the vents not lining up tho..that may be tricky

I wasn't worried about the switches cause I was gonna leave them in the cubby hole in the center counsil after I make a place for it. Or I can run the wires up to the center. The big thing is the vents but I think some cutting and or messing with it I can get it too work.

We have a in dash TV and my wife keeps leaving the cup holder open and the tV slams into it. keeps strippen out the gears so I want to take her cup holder away..lol

Bob_98SR5 · 01-20-2004, 11:26 PM

Jason,

Quote:

I think instead of pointing the e-brake to the right I will pull it out and weld a extension to move it too the right.

Not sure what you mean here, but if youre saying what i think youre saying, it cant be done b/c the ebrake handle has the ebrake cable running through it. bending it will prevent it from working (tried that ... hee hee).

The easiest way is to buy all the parts including the ebrake assembly and the rear silver bracket.

bob

JDeMello · 01-20-2004, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bob_98SR5
Jason,

Not sure what you mean here, but if youre saying what i think youre saying, it cant be done b/c the ebrake handle has the ebrake cable running through it. bending it will prevent it from working (tried that ... hee hee).

The easiest way is to buy all the parts including the ebrake assembly and the rear silver bracket.

bob

Hmm. What if I cut and moved the whole thing to the right?

I would need to look at it. I just want it too look as factory as possible.

Bob_98SR5 · 01-20-2004, 11:40 PM

Jason,

If you're talking about moving the entire tub to the right, well I'm sure you can, but the area that the tub sits on is not really wide enough to do that.

Its just best to follow my original write up or simply buy the 99 ebrake assembly and the silver bracket. That will make it a perfect factory fit.

Bob

SLC Punk · 01-21-2004, 05:31 AM

Sounds like a lot of work, but let me know if it works!

JDeMello · 01-21-2004, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bob_98SR5
Jason,

If you're talking about moving the entire tub to the right, well I'm sure you can, but the area that the tub sits on is not really wide enough to do that.

Its just best to follow my original write up or simply buy the 99 ebrake assembly and the silver bracket. That will make it a perfect factory fit.

Bob

Allot can be done with a torch and a welder

Thanks for your write up. it helped me decide how I'm going to do it. We might be able to work something out like what you talked about in your P-mail. E-mail me jason@demello-offroad.com

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Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	Tank, You probably bought the 99-02 center dash console. They are different from the 96-98 center dash consoles. I have an extra 98 console. Also, as the 'inventor' of the cupholder mod, I can give you some good tips on performing this mod (see http://www.4runners.org/articles/cupholder) Hmmm....my birthday is coming up in Feb...maybe we can work something out. Check your PM. Bob

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Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	No, the harnesses are different. At least that what I can recall when i tried it. Bob

01-20-2004, 11:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	Jason, If you're talking about moving the entire tub to the right, well I'm sure you can, but the area that the tub sits on is not really wide enough to do that. Its just best to follow my original write up or simply buy the 99 ebrake assembly and the silver bracket. That will make it a perfect factory fit. Bob