08 center console possible?
#1
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08 center console possible?
Has anyone tried installing the 04-08 center console in the 09+ trucks?
I've read that it's not a direct fit but would it be possible? 09+ consoles appear to be slim to none these days. I've only seen 1 one ebay and he wants over $450 for it
I've read that it's not a direct fit but would it be possible? 09+ consoles appear to be slim to none these days. I've only seen 1 one ebay and he wants over $450 for it
#2
04-08 Console
Yes it can be done. This is how I did it. I used a console that had the shifter in it. I remove the flow thru tubing. I trimmed off the front tabs so as to have a clean look. The rear fasteners on the console will line up with the 09-12 mounting bracket. You will have to do some trimming on the console bottom in order for the console to fit. I have mine fastened with the rear 2 fasteners only. Once you tighten them the console is very secure. I did have to rewire the 12v outlet as the plugs are not the same. There is about 2" of clearance between the console and dash. I use the hole where the shifter was to carry a small oxygen bottle. I did find a plastic ice cream container that fits the oval hole perfectly. The front of the console is open but you can't tell it by looking.
Last edited by darrelbaer; 09-27-2012 at 09:39 PM.
#3
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Yes it can be done. This is how I did it. I used a console that had the shifter in it. I remove the flow thru tubing. I trimmed off the front tabs so as to have a clean look. The rear fasteners on the console will line up with the 09-12 mounting bracket. You will have to do some trimming on the console bottom in order for the console to fit. I have mine fastened with the rear 2 fasteners only. Once you tighten them the console is very secure. I did have to rewire the 12v outlet as the plugs are not the same. There is about 2" of clearance between the console and dash. I use the hole where the shifter was to carry a small oxygen bottle. I did find a plastic ice cream container that fits the oval hole perfectly. The front of the console is open but you can't tell it by looking.
The non-flow-through 11th gen console is identical to the current gens. Even the jumpseat was the same up to 2011.