That **** center console lid latch (aftermarket solution)

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Feb 2, 2015 | 02:01 PM

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ExpeditionXJ

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Originally Posted by cbs_24

I ordered one last week. It was $9 w/ free shipping. This isn't the same seller, but you get the idea...

Center Console Arm Rest Latch Lid for 1997 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ New | eBay

I'll keep an eye out for a deal. The one you liked was $9.99 + $15 shipping.

Good to know you got one recently for under $10. I'll buy several if/ when they're available.

Feb 3, 2015 | 09:55 AM

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Vincenza V

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Year: 1999

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Its a sad day when they respond to a common broken American Jeep part in Hong Kong. As things wear out, this American Jeep is becoming more and more Chinese

Feb 3, 2015 | 01:24 PM

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HS00XJ

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From: Ross Vegas, Ga

Year: 2000

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Just made mine in about 5 mins.thanks for the idea

Feb 3, 2015 | 02:34 PM

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ExpeditionXJ

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Originally Posted by HS00XJ

Just made mine in about 5 mins.thanks for the idea

What did you use?

Feb 3, 2015 | 02:44 PM

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HS00XJ

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A little piece of metal I bent with a vice and bench grinded it and drilled a hole in the middle and a small one in the plastic and threaded a small screw in the plastic

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Feb 3, 2015 | 03:59 PM

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ExpeditionXJ

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Looks great. I'll be running to home depot to pick up some metal.

Thanks!

Feb 3, 2015 | 06:58 PM

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HS00XJ

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From: Ross Vegas, Ga

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Originally Posted by Invisible Hand

Looks great. I'll be running to home depot to pick up some metal.

Thanks!

Look around the house/ garage for some scrap

Feb 3, 2015 | 07:05 PM

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XJlimitedx99

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From: Andover, VT

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

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Originally Posted by Tsaani97xj

The center console is supposed to latch!?!?!

seriously! I kinda like that mine doesn't latch haha

Feb 4, 2015 | 08:03 AM

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0321Valhalla

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I removed the top, cleaned out the bucket, and lined mine with rigger's tape. It is now without a lid and the tape it's OD green; i like the look.

Apr 2, 2018 | 10:01 AM

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hiyakev

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From: Knoxville, TN

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

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Latch

Has anyone ever looked into having the latch printed in metal on a 3D printer?

Apr 3, 2018 | 10:29 AM

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MonacaYankee

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Has anyone ever looked into having the latch printed in metal on a 3D printer?

Metal ones are already made. On eBay the metal latches are $30+.

Apr 3, 2018 | 10:31 AM

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hiyakev

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From: Knoxville, TN

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

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Originally Posted by MonacaYankee

Metal ones are already made. On eBay the metal latches are $30+.

I will look ... if you have a link that would be great

Apr 3, 2018 | 01:49 PM

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Tbone289

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From: SEMO

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0 L6

https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJCCL-97-PC.html

or:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/JCR-Offroad...VaCy5w&vxp=mtr

May 11, 2021 | 11:44 PM

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Paul Standaert

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Old post, but I may add that I believe it helps to modify the hole where the latch goes into. File that with an angle to match that of the latch so it takes less effort for it to latch. Also, ensure that your console lid is aligned properly. I never broke a plastic one, but I am more gentle with stuff like this than the average person. There's the type of person that puts the blower fan on high and leaves it there for days at a time as well as those who leave the wipers on high when it is sprinkling. They're just the type who will try slamming a console lid closed when it doesn't go gently.

May 13, 2021 | 10:21 AM

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RockyMtn96XJ

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I hear that... except I'm the type of person to put the pedal to the floor for days at a time, or when I'm sitting in traffic... Hahaha.

It is pretty ridiculous that replacements are $30 or so these days. For what, $0.87 worth of metal, or $0.02 cents worth of plastic...???

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