SmittyBilt STEREO CONSOLE DENIM BLK - SB31815

First off it's steel not particle board. I would not leave a firearm or treasure in it unattended but it's fine for basic gadgets and necessary items. I installed a scanner,CB,USB ports and cell phone holder in mine. Basically adding a multi media center to my old Jeep and catapulting it into the 21st century. Getting everything mounted and wired was an ordeal but that is all on me and my choices so I can't fault the center console for that. It looks great and the elbow pad is exactly the correct height + very comfortable. The lock is tight and holds the doors securely. Be careful when mounting and do not over torque the bolts or you will pop the welds. As everyone has said the cup holders are not great but if you look around you can find cups that fit well and don't fall out when you go around corners. For off road you just gotta use sealed containers and secure them somewhere else. I did not use the seat belt holder straps. I've found that if you have the hard plastic piece on the buckle side and tighten down the torx bolt, the belt will just stay where you put it. So that was not a problem for me. The next closest metal option is 2-3 times the price of this one so if you're on a budget this is the way to go. It's not perfect but it's nice enough for an old jeep

Great product, quality build materials - very happy!The console is built sturdier than any other I've seen, it comes coated with a textured paint that gives it a great look, they height is perfect to rest the elbow, the cushion comes covered with a material I've never seen before but looks and feels like it's very durable and easily wiped clean, the lock n key mechanism is awesome - comparable to the ones in the small gun/money boxes, the fit is perfectly snug between the seats...I only wish the sidewalls of the cup holders were taller to safely accommodate tall cups - I feel as though the cup would tilt and fall over if I hit a bump, on a curve at the right speed.

This is a very sturdy console, and it adds some much needed storage space to my 92 YJ. I just use the stereo portion for extra storage space, but it would work great for securing a stereo. I gave it a 5 star rating because it is reasonably priced, shipped and was delivered within a couple days, was very easy to install, and it added storage space. The only downside is that the passenger side seatbelt gets stuck now and then when you move the seat up and back down again, but you can alleviate this by just holding the seatbelt while you move the seat... not bothersome enough to remove a star.

The picture doesn't do this console justice. It is much bigger than the picture shows and the picture shows some crappy pad sitting on top, when in fact the pad looks amazing and is comfortable. This thing is not a custom fit to your vehicle.For my 1992 Jeep Wrangler YJ this thing needed some pina-colada butt lube. If you are always moving your passenger seat to let people in I would recommend looking for something a little thinner. This console is well built and took me about fifteen minutes to install(not the stereo, someone else can do that).I would definitely recommend to anyone that wants a well built and huge stereo lock box.The only bad thing I can say is that it only came with half the hardware and the instructions were crap. As another reviewer has mentioned this problem I think they need a new hardware packer at the plant because he is literally missing a few nuts. However I called and they were very polite and shipped the hardware out, even though I had already installed it from stuff I had. As for the instruction you can find a great set at quadratec.com, just search for this part there and click on installation.

The console arrived with the cupholder end smashed in; the console was not packaged well. After straightening the metal back out, I tried to fit it in my 87 Wrangler and there was no way it would work without being way up into the shifter boots. After searching, I found that several people mentioned having to cut the cupholder portion off. I did this to mine and fixed several broken welds (the console is decent, but the welding is very poor). After trimming, grinding, re-welding, and painting, I finally have a usable console. The arm rest is pretty nice and the console fits well now. Just be warned, you'll have some work to do. For reference, my 87 wrangler is completely stock (or was before this console was installed).I initially was going to return the console but found I was going to have to pay $40 and then the seller could refuse the return or charge me a restocking fee! I've included pictures to show what had to be done to make this console usable.

I wasn't expecting much from this console considering it was roughly half the cost of most of the name brand ones. As it turns out I was pleasantly surprised. The body is made from heavy gage steel with a powder coat-like feel and has a substantial lock. It also has an additional piece that will elevate the back of the console to help compensate for a sloping floor. The only drawback would be that the padded arm rest is a bit small. I ended up buying two!

This thing is exactly what you thunk it would be, practical and tough.Only drawback to it is that its really really tight in my YJ. It fits between the seats just fine, but the seatbelts get stuck on behind the seats every time you move the passenger seat up. Then its really tricky trying to get your hands in between the space to to get the buckle back out. Im going to remove the seat belt holder strap from the side of the console and see if that helps any at all with reaching down and pulling the buckle back through.