Center Console Swap out

blakendall

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I have a 98 Wrangle SE w/o the full size center console. I am wondering if i get a center console will it fit in the existing space okay without any modifications. I am not sure if i will have to drill and if so my only conern is hitting the trans or something on the underside.

Also, if anyone knows where I might be able to pick one of these up that would be great.
 
You shouldn't have any problem putting one in. You could search the for sale forums here and other boards to find a factory replacement, or you could put in a Tuffy center console. One advantage to the Tuffy would be added security, etc. I know my factory console has been broken into several different times. A Tuffy can be picked up through various 4x4 parts houses (www.quadratec.com , etc.).

If for some reason you have to end up drilling, don't worry about the transmission. You'll know when you make it through the body, and if for some reason you do hit the transmission it won't be a problem. The casing is really thick and a second hit with a drill bit won't damage it.
 
When you drill the holes will come out behind the T-case and one over it... At least thats the way it came out with my Tuffy Box.
The Tuffy box is great. I have the one for a radio too... but its a pain to wire it. I had wires running down the side of the inside of the tub then under the seat. The second intallment was wiring from under the body which looks alot cleaner
 
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