99+ console conversion

[RockenAlex]

So as many people do with the earlier model 3rd gens, I want to do the 99+ console upgrade in mine. I've found a few of them but here's the issue. I have the rear heat option on my 4runner, and I can't seem to track down a local console from a car with rear heat. It wasn't the most popular option in the south because we don't exactly need it more than 3 days a year.

Anyway has anyone done the conversion and cut their own hole into the console, if that's even possible? I wouldn't imagine there to be any difference in the rest of the console, but if anyone has any info on it let me know!!

 

[DeathCougar]

So as many people do with the earlier model 3rd gens, I want to do the 99+ console upgrade in mine. I've found a few of them but here's the issue. I have the rear heat option on my 4runner, and I can't seem to track down a local console from a car with rear heat. It wasn't the most popular option in the south because we don't exactly need it more than 3 days a year.

Anyway has anyone done the conversion and cut their own hole into the console, if that's even possible? I wouldn't imagine there to be any difference in the rest of the console, but if anyone has any info on it let me know!!

Consoles without rear heat have a centered and lowered ashtray, which makes it more difficult, albeit not impossible.

What color console are you looking for?

 

[RockenAlex]

Consoles without rear heat have a centered and lowered ashtray, which makes it more difficult, albeit not impossible.

What color console are you looking for?

Okay, that's interesting. Tan for sure! No way I'm having miss matching stuff...

 

[DeathCougar]

Okay, that's interesting. Tan for sure! No way I'm having miss matching stuff...

Ah ok, I was hoping you wanted gray! I have a gray one right now.

 

[RockenAlex]

Ah ok, I was hoping you wanted gray! I have a gray one right now.

Too bad man, that woulda been sweet! I guess I'll just keep looking for the right one, unless I find a cheep one w/o rear heat I can cut up.

 

[Shanegpoe]

Any pics of what the 99+ consoles look like. I guess I haven't ever seen the conversion

 

[busmup808]

 

[DocW8494]

Paint the GRAY one TAN?

 

[Bama_Runner]

I had the same issue as you when I started looking for a console for my 97. I had rear heat but couldn't find a newer one with rear heat. I ended up installing a non-rear heat model in mine. I used the old console to make a template of the cuts and notches I needed to make. I cut out the section on the passenger side for the duct work to pass under using my Dremel. I notched the section on the driver's side for the vent. Then I cut a rectangular hole out in the rear for my heat controls. It turned out perfect and you can't tell that I modified it.

 

[Hepar]

I had no idea that the 99+ had an option not to have heat in the rear. Any pics of that?

 

[Conklinator]

Where does the rear window control switch go with the newer console? I need those cup holders...

 

[JRZEE2000TR4LTD]

Where does the rear window control switch go with the newer console? I need those cup holders...

In the center of the upright console right above the heater/ac controls. I believe, on the older models, there were fold out cup holders right where the switch is (along with the ECT button, rear window defrost, and the alarm/ seatbelt module.

 

[Conklinator]

In the center of the upright console right above the heater/ac controls. I believe, on the older models, there were fold out cup holders right where the switch is (along with the ECT button, rear window defrost, and the alarm/ seatbelt module.

So I would need to replace the dash panel, as well as the center console to really do it correctly?

 

[MONTYMTB]

I had no idea that the 99+ had an option not to have heat in the rear. Any pics of that?

From my '99 Limited:

Tried to come up with something useful to put in the space where the ashtray is, but haven't figured anything out yet.

 

[Jaketino]

So I would need to replace the dash panel, as well as the center console to really do it correctly?

No, you just need to move the switch somewhere else. Easy as that.

 

[sportscarfan]

In my '97, I located the rear window switch in the skinny vertical pocket of the '99+ console.
Not super-ergo to use, but out of the way, and no wiring extension necessary.

Check out my cloth temporary passengers seat bottom - only been there a few years while I eventually intend to get the leather one repaired.

 

[Conklinator]

In my '97, I located the rear window switch in the skinny vertical pocket of the '99+ console.

Not super-ergo to use, but out of the way, and no wiring extension necessary.



Check out my cloth temporary passengers seat bottom - only been there a few years while I eventually intend to get the leather one repaired.

Nice... Thanks for the pic. This is definitely on my short list.