The86manche Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 So a while back i had this idea for mini console swaps to add cupholders to the open space they have. My brother has a 3D printer and I finally got my hands on a mini console that had the shifter plate so i took measurements with a micrometer and took to CAD modeling! Even as a delete panel its not bad. This was trial print 1 without cup holders just to see if demensions were right. And they mostly were. Tabs were placed wrong and weak. Went back did more adjustments, redid the tabs and added the cup holders! ...and tried to add "comanche" but i was tired and accidentally did "comane" instead... hahah All in all took me about a week, designing, trial printing, tweaking and this is the results! Was a lot of fun but still needs some tweaks. i had to do small amounts of trimming to the edges of the console but nothing that ruins the look. And since i have multiple templates saved from going step by step i can add or change other designs too! Single cup holder with pocket, just pocket, or even delete panel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 @The86manche you should work on redesigning the cup holder that goes on the full console in front of the storage lid, I'm sure a lot of people would like to purchase something that can actually hold some large cups. Photo of MJ specific cup holder from @Red Mistress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Not a bad idea. If i had one to get dimensions off of i probably could. As of right now i don't though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I can send you one, it will be the XJ version which has a cut-out in the front for the e-brake handle (which should just be filled in like above), all other dimensions are the same. PM your address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I posted about this idea back in March. Glad to see someone took up the challenge! If you get to a point of producing these, I'd be interested in a blank one and a cup holder one (with no words). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 moving this over to Tech for now so more eyes will see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyblankss Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 I'm intrigued but confused. I have mini console... But it has a shifter in it that I use for driving. Is the use case here for people that have an extra mini console and would I guess rest it on the seat next to them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coheed Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, billyblankss said: I'm intrigued but confused. I have mini console... But it has a shifter in it that I use for driving. Is the use case here for people that have an extra mini console and would I guess rest it on the seat next to them? I assume it's for column shift trucks. I would be interested in a redesigned full console cup-holder if you end up making one OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, billyblankss said: I'm intrigued but confused. I have mini console... But it has a shifter in it that I use for driving. Is the use case here for people that have an extra mini console and would I guess rest it on the seat next to them? This would be for MJs with column shifted auto trans. One could add the full console or mini console and either plug the shifter hole with a block off plate, or add cup holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyblankss Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Roger that. just got excited at the prospect of potentially being able to bring liquids with me - especially with all that extra work of shifting manually i get thirsty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRT_NASTYY_ Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I've been surprised no one had done this with a mini console yet, I did a more permanent version recently while redoing my interior. Had to dremel the hole a little bigger to accommodate full size cup holders but it works really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 29 minutes ago, DIRT_NASTYY_ said: Looks nice! @DIRT_NASTYY_ what is the diameter of those cup holder inserts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRT_NASTYY_ Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said: Looks nice! @DIRT_NASTYY_ what is the diameter of those cup holder inserts? Thanks! They are 4" overall, I picked them up off Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014B5TDC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 On 7/27/2020 at 4:02 PM, fiatslug87 said: @The86manche you should work on redesigning the cup holder that goes on the full console in front of the storage lid, I'm sure a lot of people would like to purchase something that can actually hold some large cups. Photo of MJ specific cup holder from @Red Mistress Probably not the prettiest job, but functional, I enlarged the existing openings on this cupholder in mine. I did one large enough to hold a can snugly and the other a bit larger to hold a large cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 On 7/27/2020 at 6:39 PM, schardein said: I posted about this idea back in March. Glad to see someone took up the challenge! If you get to a point of producing these, I'd be interested in a blank one and a cup holder one (with no words). OKAY, life got away from me and i forgot about this post.. lol I decided i wouldnt do words my dad brought up an interesting point that chrysler might own the rights to the name 'comanche' so it wouldnt be wise to do that. Ive been working on and off on this project. Trying to make a nice snug delete plate and tweaking cup holders so a "big chug" cup can fit at least one cup holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 On 7/28/2020 at 7:44 PM, coheed said: I assume it's for column shift trucks. I would be interested in a redesigned full console cup-holder if you end up making one OP. Like the cherokee onea that screw to the console and posted above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coheed Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 35 minutes ago, The86manche said: Like the cherokee onea that screw to the console and posted above? Yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 let me know when/if you decide to produce these for sale :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 On 7/27/2020 at 1:52 PM, fiatslug87 said: I can send you one, it will be the XJ version which has a cut-out in the front for the e-brake handle (which should just be filled in like above), all other dimensions are the same. PM your address. On its way, good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipp_m Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Any update on these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Isn’t @Dzimm making these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 3 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said: Isn’t @Dzimm making these? Yes I make cupholders in both of the styles mentioned here and have a third in the works. They are available for sale in the Vendors section. I had no idea this post existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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