opinions on who makes the best Center counsole needed.

[soyen]

I've searched this forum and turned up nothing on this topic so I figured I'd start the conversation. I'm in the market to purchase a Center console for my 69. Just wondering what everyone else has done or seen. not really looking to fab up some elaborate masterpiece, but I would like to have an arm rest and a cup holder and maybe a place to keep things from rolling around on the floor boards. I've looked up Smittybuilt, Maxi Bilt, and Tuffy I've found other MFGs but they specialize in Jeeps but not sure if they would fit or not. if you have pictures and and maybe a short description of any mods that were required that would be a big help.

 

[agduckhunter]

I hear nothing but great things about the Tuffy. I bought the Smitty on a whim because it was in stock (at 4 Wheel Parts here in Houston) when I went to pick up my Bilstein shocks. While it's definitely made in China, it's still decent quality for a $100 item. I can't see spending double that on another console.

 

[soyen]

oh crap just realized this should be in Chat not tech.. sorry.

 

[soyen]

added new thread in the Bronco Chat section. (where this should have gone initially)

 

[Teal68]

Just about anything 8" wide or less will work.

The one from the vendors that has the lockable storage, spot for a radio, and cup holders is pretty popular. That said, the common gripe about it is that sits to far back to use the arm rest. Some have fixed this by putting it up on spacers, but in my opinion that makes the arm rest too high. Some have modified it to raise the cup holders up some so the whole thing can slide forward. The latter is the direction I went.

I cut, welded, and re-painted for the following results:





If you want more detail of what I removed.modified let me know and I'll post some of those pics.

Tyler

 

[hucklburry rev2]

I used to have a wood one covered in my heep, it was basic, big, and a comfortable arm rest with 2 cup holders. I vertical mounted a radio to the front and loved it. I am going to build one, as I can't find another like it.

 

[Rustytruck]

You have to decide if you want a radio mount in it or not. I have a basic Tuffy with no radio mount and a friend has the Tuffy with a radio mount. My dash is cut for a radio. if i had an uncut dash i would want the one with the radio mount. The Tuffy is a one time purchase nothing to go wrong no plastic to break.

 

[blubuckaroo]

I put this one in a few years back.
It was made for a Jeep but fits perfectly. I wanted an upholstered one rather than steel since I keep the top on and don't need it for security. The grey fabric matches the grey denim fabric on the seats from Toms.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/rampage-x-over-soft-console-caddies-for-all-cj7-and-wrangler/p2011536.jcwx
This is the best photo I could find.

 

[67RT]

Any cheap junkyard options people here have tried? Need a cupholder and a storage compartment, not necessarily lockable..

 

[67EB_in_619]

Cheap and functional : large ammo box. get some dash mountable drink holders and mount to the leading edge... done..cheap..functional..cheap.. lockable (with a padlock)..not pretty.. cheap

Drink holder example:
http://www.explosivepowersports.com...vgjwPGEvz-fwdZ1qVrwLZyswOzVJvx-T9P_SBMKXw_wcB

 

[Doyle]

Any cheap junkyard options people here have tried? Need a cupholder and a storage compartment, not necessarily lockable..

I used one from a 93 Ranger, I think early 90s Explorers are the same. Had to space the front up about an inch as I recall.

 

[hotrodtim68]

Center Console donor.

X2 Doyle: I picked up a early 90's Ford Explorer console, worked well. Cup holders and plenty of storage with a arm rest . Very comfortable and easy install. Check out the picture in my garage.

 

[broncojo]

1996 Ford Ranger here and I like the fit.

 

[blubuckaroo]

1996 Ford Ranger here and I like the fit.

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Looks like a good fit. Tell about the seats.

 

[broncojo]

Looks like a good fit. Tell about the seats.

Thanks the seats are out of a 2010 VW Jetta, I wanted leather or vinyl that sat low. They also have flat rails with 4 bolts to mount, worked great for me and are very comfortable and hold you well. The console worked with them perfectly, and I have a ranger here for a parts donor so it was a no brainer on that one.

 

[dholder]

I don't have one, but think I might get this console when ready

http://www.cupholdersplus.com/product/ford-bronco-center-console-cup-holder/FB66-77.html

 

[Leftka]

Tough to beat the tuffy...I went the radio mount...great console

 

[bronconut73]

Don't forget the Max Control console at JBG.