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Old 02-22-2009, 11:42 AM
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Hey guys this is my first post and hope you like my first low buck mod. I was annoyed by the scratches my console was getting from cell phone, keys,and spare change.The plastic in these things is super soft! I have the non armrest type and dont have a lot of storage. I had a floormat from another truck that I didnt need so I trimmed up some pieces to fit. Took about 20 minutes and didnt cost a dime. I am gonna use two sided tape to adhere the pieces down for now. I think later on Im gonna try to find some thin rubber diamond plate look material to match the sills and door and then use spray adhesive to make it a little more permanent.

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Old 02-22-2009, 12:02 PM
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Holy crap dude. I don't think I've ever seen that before. What country do you live in?
Old 02-22-2009, 12:10 PM
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LOL Ive been hearing that alot. I live in CT. USA
Old 02-23-2009, 11:26 AM
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what?? thats a funky looking console.. is that some new design?
Old 02-23-2009, 11:31 AM
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I've never seen that console before either but you're homemade mod looks pretty good
Old 02-23-2009, 12:46 PM
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Thanks Falcon. I dont know if its new or old design. I checked the jeep website and there is no mention of a centr console with or without the arm rest. Im assuming there is the ones you guys have and the one i have. I kinda like it though.
Old 02-23-2009, 01:16 PM
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Awesome mod! 20min's, huh??? That would have taken me 3hrs and 5 floor mats!!!

That is a strange console though. You are driving a JK aren't ya?
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I've never seen that console, either. It's cool though. So is your mod.
Old 02-23-2009, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by YOGURT
Look's good, I have the same console. 2007 2dr X 6 speed
I have an 07 6 speed 2dr and that is NOT the console I have..I wish it was because my drink holders are in a screwy place behind the shifter..hard to shift around the beer bottle..
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Originally Posted by Calypso
Awesome mod! 20min's, huh??? That would have taken me 3hrs and 5 floor mats!!!

That is a strange console though. You are driving a JK aren't ya?
LOL I used thin cardboard to get the shapes correct first. Sounds like we both have the same skills, I think if I hadnt I might have needed a rubber bedliner from an 8' dually! Strange tho we all have seen different consoles,I would think it would be cheaper and easier just to make one style? it has worked out well tho,no phone or anything sliding around on the smooth plastic scratching it to hell.


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