Just as soon as I sell the factory wheels and tires left over from my recent body lift and new wheel and tire addition. I'll be able to start workin on this project.

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2011 XLT EXT, 4x4 4.0 SOHC V6 NOVEMBER 2012 TOTM WINNER
A whole plethora of mods and goodies. Check out the build log here: GoGoPowerranger's Build Log

For Photo Albums: Truck Pix, The Console

Alright....found a very reasonably priced Mega Shifter on ebay. Install starts this weekend. Ill post notes and pix of the install.
Should be a fun weekend.

PS, still havent sold the tires.... (blech)

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2011 XLT EXT, 4x4 4.0 SOHC V6 NOVEMBER 2012 TOTM WINNER
A whole plethora of mods and goodies. Check out the build log here: GoGoPowerranger's Build Log

For Photo Albums: Truck Pix, The Console

Lots of pictures please. I am really interested in seeing this done.

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2002 Blue Edge <-- Retired off road toy
3.0 Automatic, 2wd, 4:56's, 35x12.5 Kuhmo's, Lifted 2x, and more. TOTM July 2015
2002 Jeep TJ <-- NEW off road toy!
2.5L 5-spd, Skyjacker 4.5", 4:56's, Aussie Lockers, 33x12.5's, and more.
Build Thread --> http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...blue-edge.html
Youtube --> https://www.youtube.com/user/smashlizard

Okay...what a day!
I got the shifter delivered middle of last week. Didnt have much time to do anything with it until Friday. Got the first mock up done, only to find out I really dont like the stock placement.
So, started looking at other options. Local junk yard wanted too much money for transplant consoles, exploder, mountaineer etc...so, we're gonna build a custom console. WITH CUPHOLDERS!!!!!
The custom build consoles I have seen so far were all without cupholders. So, if we're gonna do it, we're gonna do it right

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Ok, so what does a fella need to make custom made cupholders
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To start, I want them to have a wow factor. I want whoever sees them to say, man, I woulda never thought of that. So, here is what I came up with...

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An idea to end all ideas. What does it take? a 1/2 x 24 x 48 piece of particle board, a couple 3" PVC caps, a few kitchem drains, some heap big glue. a 8 x 34 satin nickel kick panel, some screws, countersink, and some black vinyl. Dig it...this is gonna be cool!!!

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Cut the bottom of the drain out with a hole saw so it is nice and clean.
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Grind off the outside of the threaded flange so i fits down inside the 3" pvc plug.
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Glue 'er on down in there and paint black on the inside. set aside to dry.

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Decided to do the 60/40 seat mod while I was in the modding mood and its a good excuse to bring a seat into the house while its so freakin hot outside. Once I made the leap and went past the point of no return, it was pretty easy. I used a sawz-all to cut the metal brackets that are welded to the driver's seat frame. cut off the foam with a nice sharp knife, trimmed the remaining upholstry, and voila! I now have 40/40 buckets with a nice clean stitch job on the driver's seat that looks pretty clean. The seat airbag kinda was an unforseen pain in the butt. But I worked around it
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Completed and re-installed:
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Now there is a ton of room for the custom console!! Here is the first few mockups with the shifter and without and with the cover and without:




More pix to follw as I progress.
Thanks for checkin out what I have so far.

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2011 XLT EXT, 4x4 4.0 SOHC V6 NOVEMBER 2012 TOTM WINNER
A whole plethora of mods and goodies. Check out the build log here: GoGoPowerranger's Build Log

For Photo Albums: Truck Pix, The Console

Fantastic so far!

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Thanks, I appreciate it.
thought I would add one more pic before I go, Ill have a few more updates tomorrow.

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2011 XLT EXT, 4x4 4.0 SOHC V6 NOVEMBER 2012 TOTM WINNER
A whole plethora of mods and goodies. Check out the build log here: GoGoPowerranger's Build Log

For Photo Albums: Truck Pix, The Console

That shifter looks pretty good in there. Hurry up and finish! I want to see it done!

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2002 Blue Edge <-- Retired off road toy
3.0 Automatic, 2wd, 4:56's, 35x12.5 Kuhmo's, Lifted 2x, and more. TOTM July 2015
2002 Jeep TJ <-- NEW off road toy!
2.5L 5-spd, Skyjacker 4.5", 4:56's, Aussie Lockers, 33x12.5's, and more.
Build Thread --> http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...blue-edge.html
Youtube --> https://www.youtube.com/user/smashlizard

I really had no intentions of hi-jacking the OP thread. Perhaps this should be moved to a build log?

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Well, what started out as a simple shifter install has turned into a full on floor console, seat modification. WOW!
Now that I have a console that I really like, I will do the floor shifter next weekend. But here are a few pix of the floor console and the cup holders from hell!!! Enjoy!

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2011 XLT EXT, 4x4 4.0 SOHC V6 NOVEMBER 2012 TOTM WINNER
A whole plethora of mods and goodies. Check out the build log here: GoGoPowerranger's Build Log

For Photo Albums: Truck Pix, The Console

No other way to say it.....that looks awesome.

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2002 Blue Edge <-- Retired off road toy
3.0 Automatic, 2wd, 4:56's, 35x12.5 Kuhmo's, Lifted 2x, and more. TOTM July 2015
2002 Jeep TJ <-- NEW off road toy!
2.5L 5-spd, Skyjacker 4.5", 4:56's, Aussie Lockers, 33x12.5's, and more.
Build Thread --> http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...blue-edge.html
Youtube --> https://www.youtube.com/user/smashlizard

That looks so great, that I'm having a hard time finding words to describe it! I've seen a lot of hacked together and rough interior modifications, but that thing looks like something that you'd find from a real automaker. Great job!

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That is one professional job.

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George

2011 Ranger Sport 4 door SuperCab 4X4 Oxford White, 4.0 Auto Mods: XLT Carpet, Pin Stripes, Clear Corners, Extang Revolution Tonno, LineX, Pre Key mod, tailgate lightbar, cab lights, Muth heated signal mirrors
2008 Ranger Reg Cab 4X2 Redfire Vulcan Auto Mods:FX4 body color grille, Sport aluminum wheels, Extang Revolutioin Tonno, color matched bed liner, tailgate lightbar TRADED

It is done...
Even relocated the OD button that was on the end of the old column shifter to the new floor console, and it works like a champ

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2011 XLT EXT, 4x4 4.0 SOHC V6 NOVEMBER 2012 TOTM WINNER
A whole plethora of mods and goodies. Check out the build log here: GoGoPowerranger's Build Log

For Photo Albums: Truck Pix, The Console

Awesome

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George

2011 Ranger Sport 4 door SuperCab 4X4 Oxford White, 4.0 Auto Mods: XLT Carpet, Pin Stripes, Clear Corners, Extang Revolution Tonno, LineX, Pre Key mod, tailgate lightbar, cab lights, Muth heated signal mirrors
2008 Ranger Reg Cab 4X2 Redfire Vulcan Auto Mods:FX4 body color grille, Sport aluminum wheels, Extang Revolutioin Tonno, color matched bed liner, tailgate lightbar TRADED

Nice

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03 Ranger XLT 4x2 | 3.0l 2-door ext. cab auto trans | BTF Fabricated Spindles/Camburg Upper Arms/Camburg 2.5" coils/Bilstein 5100s/Limit Straps | 2" shackles/2.5" blocks | airbox mod w/ k&n drop in | thrush welded | blacked out emblems | 6000k hids | 06+ tails & corners | Cargo Light Mod | Billet Grille | Custom Bumper | Hella 700ffs | 32x11.5x15 BFG AT KO | 15" Procomp 7031 | Buggman LED Mustang Dome/Cluster/Reverse Lights | Kenwood Headunit | FORD floor mats

Awesome shifter/console

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2010 4X4 Sport
Mississauga, ON