Colt6920 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 Looking to install a '97 Cherokee console in my wife's '89 MJ. I bought the mounting bracket for the rear of the console. Anything else I need? Also, I'd really like to see some photos of the trimming done to the front of the console to fit it. Looks like I have some blower ducts to deal with. Any and all advice/help appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 You just need the rear bracket. No trimming needed but there will be a gap where the console meets the lower dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt6920 Posted June 23 Author Share Posted June 23 7 minutes ago, ghetdjc320 said: You just need the rear bracket. No trimming needed but there will be a gap where the console meets the lower dash. I was thinking that I could trim it and not have a gap. I was also looking at it thinking it needs to move forward some for the shifter bezels to be in the right spot as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted Monday at 02:27 AM Share Posted Monday at 02:27 AM 16 minutes ago, Colt6920 said: I was thinking that I could trim it and not have a gap. I was also looking at it thinking it needs to move forward some for the shifter bezels to be in the right spot as well. Once you line up your case and transmission shifter bezels, you will notice a decent gap up front. It would be nice if the console could slide forward a but more but the gap is primarily a height gap. The 96- console flips up at the end to meet the lower dash trim. the 97+ stays pretty low in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted Monday at 02:29 AM Share Posted Monday at 02:29 AM There used to be a guy on the XJ forums who was making a custom "filler piece" that looked very nice and cleaned up the transition but he's been out of business for some time now. Wondering if @Dzimm may have something in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted Monday at 02:31 AM Share Posted Monday at 02:31 AM 1 minute ago, ghetdjc320 said: There used to be a guy on the XJ forums who was making a custom "filler piece" that looked very nice and cleaned up the transition but he's been out of business for some time now. Wondering if @Dzimm may have something in the works. This is on my list to make. I'm trying to get through a lot of it so hopefully I'll get to this soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt6920 Posted Monday at 02:50 AM Author Share Posted Monday at 02:50 AM 22 minutes ago, ghetdjc320 said: Once you line up your case and transmission shifter bezels, you will notice a decent gap up front. It would be nice if the console could slide forward a but more but the gap is primarily a height gap. The 96- console flips up at the end to meet the lower dash trim. the 97+ stays pretty low in that area. I appreciate the info. Maybe I will try to source a 96 console then. Or use this one until I do locate a nice one. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted Monday at 02:53 AM Share Posted Monday at 02:53 AM 1 minute ago, Colt6920 said: I appreciate the info. Maybe I will try to source a 96 console then. Or use this one until I do locate a nice one. Thanks! The 97+ console still looks and functions very well with the 96- interior. They seem to be a better design overall with functional cup holders. Try running it and see if the gap is even a concern. I didn't even really notice it after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt6920 Posted Monday at 02:58 AM Author Share Posted Monday at 02:58 AM 4 minutes ago, ghetdjc320 said: The 97+ console still looks and functions very well with the 96- interior. They seem to be a better design overall with functional cup holders. Try running it and see if the gap is even a concern. I didn't even really notice it after a while. Well, we will see what my wife says as it is her rig. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted Tuesday at 02:33 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 02:33 PM Here is a picture from someone who recently installed a 97+ console with the stock dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatJeepGuy Posted Wednesday at 02:14 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:14 AM The 97+ console install i did on the fly in mine. This was with the cheapest amazon/ebay bracket I could find which i re tapped the 2 internal trim screws for 1/4-20 bolts. Very straight forward install Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt6920 Posted Thursday at 09:03 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 09:03 PM On 6/24/2025 at 9:14 PM, ThatJeepGuy said: The 97+ console install i did on the fly in mine. This was with the cheapest amazon/ebay bracket I could find which i re tapped the 2 internal trim screws for 1/4-20 bolts. Very straight forward install I purchased the same bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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