2007 Jeep Wrangler JK Build-Up

First off, Tuffy has always made the very best quality storage boxes that we have seen. Their fit and finish is always supreme. This new insert is no exception. It gives you a very secure spot to store stuff and a much more comfortable place to rest your arm (with a lot less static than the stock unit).

Check out the install…

1. Use a T-30 Torx wrench to remove the four larger bolts that hold the console in place. You can get to all of these bolts with the seats in the vehicle, you just need to move them forwards and backwards. (Our Jeep had the head broken off one of these bolts thanks to the fine assembly workers at the Jeep factory.) Then remove the ten T-20 screws on the sides of the console, again, they can all be accessed with the seats in the vehicle.
2. Next remove the four T-20 screws that hold the factory rear panel/cup holder on the console. Our version of the instructions weren’t real clear on this. You need to hold the sides of the console away to access these screws (see picture). After these four screws are out you will have to gently pull away at the edges of the rear panel. There are some plastic pegs that keep this on that you must pry the lip over. Be careful to not break the rear panel, because it is needed for the Tuffy insert.
3. Now you just need to pull the factory console insert out. It should come out pretty easily. Install the rubber seal on the lid of the new insert. Make sure the lock and latch work as intended.
4. Optional: Place the insert where it will be installed and start a couple of the new screws that hold it in place to get the placement of the console established. Next, we put the longer bolts through and used a permanent marker to mark where the holes need to be drilled for the 3/8″ bolts. After that, remove the insert and drill the holes. Note the location at the bottom of your tub. Both of our holes hit the edge of some metal for a body crossmember and landed on a very curved part. This made it difficult to install the bolts. This step is not necissary if you don’t want the insert to be extra secure.
5. Attach the factory rear panel to the Tuffy insert using the supplied screws and a 5/64″ allen head wrench. Be sure that the bottom hole where the tab of the cup holder goes over has clearance for the bolt to go through the tab on the cup holder. (See picture)
6. Install the Tuffy insert in to the factory console using the supplied screws in the factory holes. Do not over-tighten the screws, they will go through the plastic if you aren’t careful. Also, get all of the screws started before you tighten any of them. Tuffy has a note that you may have to enlarge some of the holes in the console, but we didn’t find that to be the case on our install.
7. Next install the four T-30 bolts that you removed at the beginning of the install in to the factory locations.
8. If you chose to drill holes for a more secure install: Put the bolts with washers through the holes and put the other washers and nuts at the other end. Hopefully you drilled straight and didn’t get too close to a curve or crossmember! Be sure to paint any bare metal to prevent rust.

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