This console work in a 60?

[jfnall]

Vertically Driven Products 41511C - VDP Deluxe Ultimate Console for 76-95 Jeep CJ & Wrangler YJ - Quadratec

will this console work in a 60? I have seen pics in a 62 auto, but i want to make sure it clears the shifter in 2nd gear.

thanks
jeff

 

[fj80toyman]

I saw this one installed as a write up somewhere on here, I've actually been looking for it myself. Just the opposite from you though, I couldn't remember if it was on a 60 or 62.

I have a 62 and it looks like the Smittybilt works well on a 60 but a lot of modification to fit a 62.

Link saved! Thanks, Dan.

 

[chitown40]

I'm sure the install on a 62 would be pretty simple IF you remove the rear heater.

Personally, I live in a cold weather climate and I can think of maybe once where I put the rear heater on.

 

[SARCruiser]

Yep, it fits. That's the console I have in my 60 (minus the top tray, but the dimensions are the same). The gray is a little light for the factory color scheme but it's definitely an improvement in storage space over the factory console.

The only time I ever have shifter clearance issues is when I have really big drinks in the front cup holders, which isn't often.

Not the greatest picture of the console, but you get the idea:

 

[rusty_tlc]

Thanks for the picture SARCruiser.

I looked on VDP's site and couldn't tell what the console is made out of. Is it plastic or metal?

 

[Front Range 4x4]

Quite a few of us use those, here's one in my 62.

 

[mmw68]

Yep - Here it is in my old FJ62:

Michelle's Old FJ62

My Current FJ62,
https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/298597-new-procars-interior-install.html

 

[mmw68]

FYI - You have to drill you own mounting holes on the bottom of these consoles.
I have a 5 speed in my FJ62 (pictures where taken before), and I have plenty of room form 2nd gear.

So you just drill the holes in the VDP console where you need them, and mount the console as far back as you like. I 've mounted these two ways.

1. Make a rectangle piece of wood, and mount it to the OEM brackets where the old console mounted. Then bold the new console to that using wood screws right thru the bottom of the console into the wood platform.

or

2. I made a cardboard template of the VDP console, and placed that where I needed it, and used a ice pick to mark where the current OEM console screw holes are on the floor. Then placed the template on the bottom of the VDP console and drilled hole so I could mount the VDP console directly to the truck.

Good Luck! -Mark

 

[mmw68]

My upholstery guy took this console apart when he recovered it. It is just made of wood, then some foam and fabric. Then you have all the fancy plastic cup holders, and change thingy. If your looking for something highly secure - this ain't it!

Thanks for the picture SARCruiser.

I looked on VDP's site and couldn't tell what the console is made out of. Is it plastic or metal?

 

[landcruiserjunky]

Anything is better then the stock console

 

[Front Range 4x4]

Like Mark, my pic was before going to the 5 speed and there's no interference anywhere. It's a good choice for more room, cup holders, etc but not security.

 

[kling-on]

Works great stock mine hit the auto shifter now but Randy put it Way to far back... If your lookin for brown with out the armrest box I got one I'll sell you pm me I can also get you a new one ...

 

[jfnall]

from the picture that shows the back seat, it seems it sticks back into the seat area pretty far. does the rear seat still have room to fold forward??

 

[mmw68]

Yes, the rear seat still folds down.

from the picture that shows the back seat, it seems it sticks back into the seat area pretty far. does the rear seat still have room to fold forward??

 

[Skniper]

I have the same VDP console. I never installed it and have decided to go another route for a console anyway.

It is available if someone wants it...I forget what I paid for it new but I'll make you deal.
It is the dark gray which matches the stock gray interior pretty close.

 

[jfnall]

Pm me. I am interested. Cant get to pm screen on my phone.