Thanks to Bob_98SR5 for his great writeup!! I will be sending him my additional instructions for the rear heater install.

For now, enjoy!!
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I also have a shell for sale for 4Runners w/o rear heaters click here

 

Looks good Travis! I guess I never realized the newer consoles didn't have switches...

 

Thats sweet I wish I could do something like that in my taco...I hate not having a good cup holder :pat:

 

I just read Bob's write-up. Seems pretty expensive to do unless you get a used one. But I believe the benefit of having the good cupholder next to you will overcome the cost. I really hate my cup holder up on the dash. My drinks always sweat and drip down on the shifters.

He doesn't know it yet but next time I drive out to Az, I'm gonna make a stop in Cali and have Bob help me with the console mod and the fusebox/power inverter mod Shhh!!!

 

Thanks guys.

It really isn't too expensive, since you can move some parts over from your old console. I was lucky enough to find a complete 99+ console on ebay.

 

Travis,

Good work, my man! And yes, if you can find the parts over ebay, even better. I have a blue center console w/ the cupholder still in my garage. the non-rear heater kind. It needs the internal parts (2 cargo box-things). $50 + shipping.

Yeah Travis, definitely send the addt'l info to me. That would be great.

Bob

 

Looks great. All you need to do now is add a light for the rear heater at night.....

 

Good idea Jason. I am also thinking of installing a 12V power point inside the console box for my cell phone charger.

 

good job SLC...i was wondering where i would put one of my buttons since i have a DIFF RR button...hmmmm....also, did you have to extend any of the wires for the ECT and back window?

 

Humm I guess you could try to make a panel for the other buttons or cut a hole for one on the auto tranny shifter panel..

Another thing that crossed my mind is installing a 99+ center dash panel, but you would have to re-route your vents. The nice thing about those panel's is that they have the power window button and ect button in the place of our cupholder...

I barely had enough slack in the wiring for the ECT and back window, so I didn't have to do any additional wiring...

I will be getting a writeup as soon as I get my LSAT and finals done (2 weeks)

 

Guys,

I just got an email from a guy over the internet, he writes:

"I have a 98 4runner and did the console mods last weekend. Your direction were great. I have a few suggestions. I got my parts from the bone yard. I was able to get the console, e-brake handle, and all brackets. First, if your going to the trouble to track down a 99 console you might as well get the rear bracket and the e-brake handle. Doing so eliminates have to drill and tap the body. It all just bolts right in. All that was need to do was cut the extra plastic from the bottom of the console and move the switches to the dash."

So there you have it...he just took everything out and it bolted right in. Just needed to do a little plastic trimming.

I just love it when people improve on ideas!

Bob

 

Right on, so that makes 3 of us!!


BTW the cupholder got a lot of use from last weekend's road trip. Its so much better than those dash cupholders. No rattling, spilling and I could use the climate controls!!

 

Travis,

So far, the people that I know for sure who have done this mod is:

Me
You
Dave Bui (dbui27)
Norm (the guy I quoted above)

There were 2 other guys who axed me a bunch of questions, but I dont know if they actually went thru w/ it.

Bob

 

i am currently searching junkyards for the part...i got scared of drilling into my truck...*puts on flame retardent suit* so i'd rather just get the brackets and trim! =) thanks bob!

 

Would this console fit into my '90 4Runner? I hate that in-dash cup holder?

 

hmm..yeah, i wonder if it would be possible to perhaps make it so it could fit us 2nd generation guys

 

its always worth a shot but of course, it'll cost ya to try.

bob

 

thats what i was afraid of

 

Thanks to the great advice here. I bought all the parts e-brake/mount/console from a junkyard for $45 and it only took about 90 minutes to install. The trickiest thing was cutting the base and rerouting the switches! I love not spilling coffee everywhere!

Dan