Console Lid Mod

Don't know if anyone else was thoroughly annoyed like I was about the console lid not going up/back enough when opened. I'm a big guy and I just can't be a contortionist any longer. With that said, I made a slight modification to the stops (removed about 2/3 of them to give the console some more "recline"). It now sits even with the chair backs when fully opened and does not want to close when hitting the brakes. It takes a little getting used to opening it but it was long overdue and well worth the effort.


Full upright postion after the modification.


Close up of the stop that was modified (Removed about 2/3 of it)


Same thing on this side as well, removed about 2/3 of the stop.


Rear shot (after the modification) before buttoning everything up.

 

OK this was like watching a football game when a touchdown is about to be scored and the power goes out. Everyone wants to know what happened so where are the other pictures for after the mod?

 

I hadn't really even thought about this, but now I want to do it.

 

Those are the pictures of after the mod lol.

 

You said you wanted it to open wider. I do t see a picture of the ci sole opening wider than stock

 

Professional ball buster or only on Holidays? I didn't take a before picture, I assure you it is opening much further than stock...

 

Sorry I hurt your feelings.

 

I'll try and get some actual measurements in the next few days (I'm out of town with business until Wednesday). I would say 1-2 at the very top yes. My issue was having to contort around it to initially open it as it flies up and you kind of catch it/move out of the way at the same time if that makes sense. Now its not so much the rodeo wrestle and it damn sure doesn't fly forward to close when braking anymore unless its really hard braking.

 

Need a mod to give you one or two more inches ehh? Good luck. Was my spell check good enough this time?

 

Just ran out and measured it, little over 3" more travel at the very top. I'm 5'11 as well at before the mod it was even with my shoulder (given my seat position) which made it awkward to not only open but also use. I also use it for work, extra keys, etc. I'm giving serious consideration to making a false bottom about 2" raised from the floor of the inside of the console for hiding items such as work related keys and such.

 

What is the part that you ground down?

 

2nd and 3rd image, the tabs (Stops) on both sides.

 

I have actually learned to anticipate when the lid is going to flop down. Now I count on it slamming shut when I want it to so I don’t have to reach back to pop it shut myself.

Your mod would probably just turn me upside down!

If I ever need that thing to hinge open wider, I’ll be back- thank you for posting!

 

She's a girl dude lol. I loved reading this cuz I knew this VVV was coming

And I'm not ashamed to say I'd like 2 or 3 extra inches any day of the week. This joke was ripe for the taking for half of this thread man and let me say, you FAILED miserably.
Margaret you just made my day.

 

Umm, damn I had a hard time refraining myself from making a thread jack comment.