Hey guys, I am trying to do the cup holder mod. I got a 99 console, the e-brake handle, the mounting plate for both the e-brake and console. From what I read on yotatech, it should be a direct swap. But for some reason the new e-brake mounting plate would not align to the mounting hole, is like half a cm away. It looks like the square opening for the e-brake mounting plate on my 96 is not as big as the 99 and up model. It is so weird, I wonder if 99 and 00 or 02 has a different mounting plate since I am not sure which model I got. I was all excited to install them just now and I am like now. Please help please help!!! Thanks in advance!!

 

My best suggestion is to use your 96 ebrake. I used my 97, unbolt, twist, dril and rebolt. It really wasn't that difficult. The only trouble I had was lining up the silver bracket.

 

Doesn't our resident YT guru Bob have a write-up on this? All he wants is for you to pull his finger now that he euthanized the squirrel, or fried him up for supper!

 

I used my 97 bracket, drilled a new hole. Plugged the old hole with another bolt and silicone.

 

Thanks guys!! I thought it would be a direct bolt on thing since I got everything form the yard. I might just use the original e-brake plate or grind some part of the hole to make the new e-brake mounting plate fit.

 

Edited, because i'm a moron...

The two mounting brackets should be the same, i put a 99 console in my 96, and WT put an 01 console into his 98 (ithink) Got pics?

Steve

 

what they all said

bob

 

I am not talking about the the metal bracket that the rear of the console bolts to. But the e-brake mounting plate. I have both of the 99-00 and 01-02 bracket, I did realize they are different compare to my 96 and they are perfectly fine. Thanks for your info Steve!!!

 

Hey guys, know what!! I found the solution!!! I just reuse my 96 e-brake mounting plate and the 99 e-brake and it bolt right on. I just need to remove the small metal holder for the e-brake cable and it works flawlessly!!! So actually we can reuse the old e-brake mounting plate, a 99 console and its mounting bracket, and a 99 e-brake handle and we are set!!!! I am happy now!!

 

Thanks for the advise guys!!!

 

aaaaa what are you talking about

 

Original 96 e-brake mounting plate and 99 e-brake handle

http://photobucket.com/albums/v497/h...t=IMGP0514.jpg

Finished product!!!

http://photobucket.com/albums/v497/h...t=IMGP0515.jpg

 

Nice 399 Pice Automotive Electrical Repair Kit!!! I've got one of those..

 

They are cheap and handy!!!

 

Ahh yes I have a 96' not a 98'
and sorry for being late seeeing this I did re-use my old bracket you are refering to since the newer one was off a little I looked through some older pics and it jogged my memmory since its been well over a year ago.
here a pic.... Left is the newer and the right is the 96'

 

Glad it worked out for you.

Now you are a member in the elite 99+ console mod club!

 

Thanks for the info I kept looking at your web site last evening wondering how can you fit the new bracket in there cuz mine is off by half an inches. I am glad mine finally work