97+ Center Console Questions

[cbrant]

Hey all,

 

I tried searching, and I know at one point I saw it mentioned, but I could not find the correct post. 

I have gone full King Mierdas in the last week and sh*t on every project I've touched, so I'm making extra sure on this one.

 

For you guys that have installed a long 97+ center console, did you cut the front of it to fit up to the black diffuser thing, or did you remove the black diffuser thing, if that's even possible? 

 

It almost fits as is, but needs about another inch forward. 

 

Thanks for whatever help you can offer. 

[jdog]

You can cut the console, the black thing is just held on by two screws. The other option would be to set up the air duct. I just bent the console around the defuser but might cut it to fit better.

[cbrant]

5 minutes ago, jdog said:

You can cut the console, the black thing is just held on by two screws. The other option would be to set up the air duct. I just bent the console around the defuser but might cut it to fit better.

Without going out and investigating, what do you mean by "set up the airduct"?

[jdog]

There's a duct that runs under the console, it has a different defuser and will duct air to the rear

[Dzimm]

This is the piece jdog is talking about.  I actually like having heat pumped behind the seats because it evens the temperature in the cab out much better.

[cbrant]

Just now, Dzimm said:

This is the piece jdog is talking about.  I actually like having heat pumped behind the seats because it evens the temperature in the cab out much better.

Dang didn't get that piece. Will see what I can find. 

[Dzimm]

I believe I have an extra one, I'll have to check the stash. 

[cbrant]

1 minute ago, Dzimm said:

I believe I have an extra one, I'll have to check the stash. 

Let me know! Did you cut the console to install your consoles?

[Dzimm]

I'm pretty sure I've got one, if I find it you can have it.  I did a full 97+ swap in the blue truck so my dash is from a 97+ XJ also so no cutting was necessary.  

[jdog]

If you run the duct you will need the bottom piece of the heater box. Will see if I have one out to show you. I also enjoyed having the duct running to the rear and will be setting it back up soon.