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Want to install the Mini Floor Console from the 13-18 trucks
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elephantrider
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man... i had no idea i needed that till those pics were posted.
Although it just looks like cupholders...it is so much more lol
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I can't wait, I am placing the order today. So I will keep you guys informed. Hopefully I will have my truck back about the same time as the parts arrive.
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I don't have the transfer case shifter on the floor, it's electronic. Also have a small tray in front of the seat. Now at the very bottom of the dash is a small ledge to store who knows what. Kinda awkward to reach done to it. Would love to have the fold down cup holders instead that my 2011 1500 had.
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Parts ordered. The screws are on backorder for an unknown amount of time
Did this ever work?.. Difficulty level..
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Okay, first I'm sorry for the long delay. I recently got around to installing this. Shortly after the install I broke my leg and need surgery. I am on the recovery side of this now.
It does fit. Now saying that I will say it is not a direct bolt in. The floor is the same but the dashboard is different. It is different at the center bottom where it would meet the console. So the route I chose to go is to modify the console and not touch the dash. If I were to do it again I would like to have spent a bit more time trimming it. But honestly I can't tell and not sure anyone could without crawling around. I am going to try to post the pics in order of the install but no promises.
It does fit. Now saying that I will say it is not a direct bolt in. The floor is the same but the dashboard is different. It is different at the center bottom where it would meet the console. So the route I chose to go is to modify the console and not touch the dash. If I were to do it again I would like to have spent a bit more time trimming it. But honestly I can't tell and not sure anyone could without crawling around. I am going to try to post the pics in order of the install but no promises.
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I like that! great job. did you list the necessary part numbers needed? love the extra storage space.
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Thank you.
Yes in the beginning of the thread
This was done to a 19. That was the purpose of the thread. What was done here will work in your Powerwagon.
Glad I found this thread! Going to have to do this on my 2019 Power Wagon! Really disappointing use of center console space on the 2019+....its not like anyone is going is to be putting their feet there due to lack of space anyways.
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@Albert193500 how many screws did you need, just 1?
I deed it! It was a bit more time consuming getting it trimmed to fit than I expected, but all in all pretty easy upgrade. I ordered the whole console used on eBay for like $70... much cheaper than buying new.
Definitely a lot of back and forth between test fitting and the dremel. Not mentioned in the post above, but I had to cut off a big plastic post on the underside of the console-side piece to get it to sit properly. If I’d known this piece had to come off , I would have cut it off first which would have helped getting it all to fit with less back and forth. But take your time and don’t expect to cut it perfectly in one go.
A couple other notes:
-the trim panel than is at the bottom of the center stack pulls straight off. Pry from the sides to get some leverage and then just pulls to pop the clips. This piece does not get reused with the new console.
-Shift boot: use a trim removal tool or a screwdriver to get some gap between the shift boot and the “console” from the REAR(seat side), not from the front (console side). Console side is a plastic tab that could break, seat side is a metal clip. Once you have some gap you can see the metal clip and use another screwdriver or trim tool to push it forward clear of the plastic, and move the boot out of the way.
-Remove the shift knob. It will make putting the console in and out easier
Definitely a lot of back and forth between test fitting and the dremel. Not mentioned in the post above, but I had to cut off a big plastic post on the underside of the console-side piece to get it to sit properly. If I’d known this piece had to come off , I would have cut it off first which would have helped getting it all to fit with less back and forth. But take your time and don’t expect to cut it perfectly in one go.
A couple other notes:
-the trim panel than is at the bottom of the center stack pulls straight off. Pry from the sides to get some leverage and then just pulls to pop the clips. This piece does not get reused with the new console.
-Shift boot: use a trim removal tool or a screwdriver to get some gap between the shift boot and the “console” from the REAR(seat side), not from the front (console side). Console side is a plastic tab that could break, seat side is a metal clip. Once you have some gap you can see the metal clip and use another screwdriver or trim tool to push it forward clear of the plastic, and move the boot out of the way.
-Remove the shift knob. It will make putting the console in and out easier
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I caught one of these on ebay for $90. should get it next week.
I think between that and the fact that most mid-to-high trim trucks are getting the electronic transfer Case and bucket seats... they didn’t want to invest much to into designing a nice new lower console.