Cupholder inserts

[owens.levi]

Hey all,

I have seen a cupholder insert around the forum that is 3d printed by a member, and got pretty good reviews. I'm not sure if he's still selling them, but I found an alternative on Etsy that looks pretty good, and also has a little phone slot between the two cupholders. I ordered it today, and will provide some feedback here once I get it installed.

Link:
2003-2009 4runner Cupholder Insert Hydroflask/phone | Etsy

 

[Bluesky 07]

Hey all,

I have seen a cupholder insert around the forum that is 3d printed by a member, and got pretty good reviews. I'm not sure if he's still selling them, but I found an alternative on Etsy that looks pretty good, and also has a little phone slot between the two cupholders. I ordered it today, and will provide some feedback here once I get it installed.

Link:
2003-2009 4runner Cupholder Insert Hydroflask/phone | Etsy

Please do share your thoughts on it. Interested in replacing the factory setup at $22 but not at $50+, which is what the 3D printed one goes for IIRC.

 

[owens.levi]

Update..

I'm really happy with the cupholder insert. I should note that it doesn't click or lock in place, it just has slots that slide down over the existing tabs in the cupholder. But I haven't had any issues with it coming out or letting beverages tilt and spill. I recommend it. And if you wanted it a bit more snug, you could make it a tighter fit with electrical tape or even a piece of paper wedged. The two holes are different sizes, one fits a can or bottle with a koozie on it and the other would fit most water bottles, like yeti and whatnot. It seems these are being made by an enterprising young gentleman on ebay, and he included a note of appreciation for the purchase. Nice touch.

 

[Valize]

I'm really happy with the cupholder insert. I should note that it doesn't click or lock in place, it just has slots that slide down over the existing tabs in the cupholder. But I haven't had any issues with it coming out or letting beverages tilt and spill. I recommend it. And if you wanted it a bit more snug, you could make it a tighter fit with electrical tape or even a piece of paper wedged. The two holes are different sizes, one fits a can or bottle with a koozie on it and the other would fit most water bottles, like yeti and whatnot. It seems these are being made by an enterprising young gentleman on ebay, and he included a note of appreciation for the purchase. Nice touch.

Just want to piggy back, can confirm it works well, far more useful than OEM. It’s a solid piece. I put a small strip of mounting tape on it, it aint coming out unless you try.

 

[circiondesigns]

Cupholders

Hey, appreciate for posting about my item.
Any kind of feedback is appreciated. 94% of the reviews are 5 star, but if there are any issues that someone has experienced with the item, I'd love to hear them.

If there are any kind of uncertainties that someone has, feel free to ask away.

Also, Yes, the cupholder indeed does not click in place, but is rather held by the flanges within the compartment. I have seen people adding tape or glue to it, but that is not neccesarily needed.

 

[Bluesky 07]

Ordered.

 

[Derekv]

I have one. Great upgrade.

Derek V

 

[ads2539]

I ordered one last night as well.

 

[NCrunner2012]

Ordered

 

[gloch]

Ordered as well. I hope it helps the wonky OEM situation.

 

[hankd]

got one a few weeks ago and it works and looks great. big improvement over the stock one. it doesn't lock into place but hasn't popped out of place either. it has grooves to fit the existing slots but they don't go down to the cupholder floor like the oem ones do. i think the fitment is fine but could be improved upon. the cupholders themselves are great, i like the two slightly different sizes, and the little phone holder is a nice touch.

 

[Bluesky 07]

This arrived today. I like it in the garage and look forward to seeing how it stacks up to the stock setup in real-world use. Fit is nice and the phone slot is very handy since I often have my work and personal phones. Note that it only fits one way, with the larger opening on the passenger side.

In case anyone is curious, coasters are from Etsy and my daughter made the shifter sticker when she had a custom decal business.

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

Ordered. I was thinking just the other day on a trail ride how much I hate the factory cup holder.

 

[LOSTR4]

I too just ordered this cup holder format...I had TIN's last version and it was great but unfortunately fell apart...this format seems to be more simple...for me, simple functionality is best! Happy New Year T4r clan!!

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[Hi-desertT4R]

I too just ordered this cup holder format...I had TIN's last version and it was great but unfortunately fell apart...this format seems to be more simple...for me, simple functionality is best! Happy New Year T4r clan!!

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I’d seen TiN’s cup holder insert it just wasn’t a $50.00 important part. $21.00 important, sure. I like that this has the slot for wallet/phone.

 

[ads2539]

After slower shipping time from the seller being in Canada, and the Christmas and New Year’s Day postal holidays, my cupholder insert arrived today, 1/3. I think Etsy estimated delivery between 12/28 and 12/31.

It looks good and well made, and it fits in the opening securely. I ordered a black one with the slot between the two big holes. (There are color and slot options.)

I haven’t used it yet, but there’s no reason to think it won’t work well.

I recommended it to anyone looking at it.

 

[Bluesky 07]

So the [MENTION=676688]circiondesigns[/MENTION] product is good and it would be perfect with the following change. I know nothing about 3D printing so maybe it's not feasible but I wanted to make the suggestion nonetheless.

The biggest shortcoming with the stock cupholders and alternative ones I've seen is the challenge of securely holding various beverage container sizes. This could be accomplished with this product by 1) making both openings the same size as the one on the passenger side and 2) adding 4 or more flexible, curved splines or tabs similar to what is circled in the image. These are essentially flat, curved springs that the container displaces outward as it fits down into the opening so the tabs hold it securely in the center.

Is it possible to do something like this when manufacturing the insert? I have a few ideas for what I might use to mod the one I bought with splines and will post here if anything comes of that.

 

[circiondesigns]

Hello again everyone, I appreciate the reviews and bumps people have posted; looking at a lot of my etsy reviews, as well as here-- people wish they found the item earlier.

I'm grateful for everyone giving me this opportunity to prosper in the field that I like, as well as giving me ideas.
And yes, as OP before noted, I am indeed 18.

Would love to see you guys posting more pictures and reviews of the cupholder-- I am free to new ideas and designs, as well as suggestions.
More exposure, more people having the chance to get to see the cupholder.

1) making both openings the same size as the one on the passenger side and 2) adding 4 or more flexible, curved splines or tabs similar to what is circled in the image. These are essentially flat, curved springs that the container displaces outward as it fits down into the opening so the tabs hold it securely in the center.
Is it possible to do something like this when manufacturing the insert

1. By that you mean having both openings 3 5/8in, instead of the driver side being 3 1/4in?
I have that designed actually, however the phone cutout would have to be removed as there wouldn't be any space for it. I have an ad besides what OP has posted, which is customizable-- color and configuration wise. I can add that configuration.

2. Unfortunately 3d printed items do not share the same bond strength compared to traditionally manufactured parts. I'm sure a mechanism could be created that would lock the cup, but it would either: require way more labour than former would take, have to be multiple parts, be much bulkier. A spline however would simply break too easily.

What is the diameter of your bottles?

 

[Bluesky 07]

[MENTION=676688]circiondesigns[/MENTION], thanks for the explanation. The item that doesn’t work well is a soda bottle that is unusually narrow. I’m going to try modding the cup holder and will post a writeup if it works just so people can do it if they so choose.

 

[ads2539]

So the [MENTION=676688]circiondesigns[/MENTION] product is good and it would be perfect with the following change. I know nothing about 3D printing so maybe it's not feasible but I wanted to make the suggestion nonetheless.

The biggest shortcoming with the stock cupholders and alternative ones I've seen is the challenge of securely holding various beverage container sizes. This could be accomplished with this product by 1) making both openings the same size as the one on the passenger side and 2) adding 4 or more flexible, curved splines or tabs similar to what is circled in the image. These are essentially flat, curved springs that the container displaces outward as it fits down into the opening so the tabs hold it securely in the center.

Is it possible to do something like this when manufacturing the insert? I have a few ideas for what I might use to mod the one I bought with splines and will post here if anything comes of that.

I would just cut off the “hook” from what’s in your picture, and then stick what’s left into the cupholder insert.