Custom overhead consoles

jeepfreak1020 · May 6, 2009

Has anyone build there own overhead console? I searched and couldent find anything. I only found people looking for stock overhead console or how to swap them in. Im looking to build one to put my CB in and made out of thin metal

dagr8tim · May 6, 2009

Here's what a guy on another Jeep forum did in his XJ. I just have something similar fabbed up, but don't have it mounted.

jeepfreak1020 · May 6, 2009

I thought about something like that, but i was thinking about building something that went from there to the dome light. With dome lights built in. Like the boxs that are made for wranlgers.

Something like this,
http://www.tuffyproducts.com/p-118-048-overhead-security-console-2-compartment.aspx

xj4fun · May 6, 2009

Here's an older version of what I did.

urbexx · May 6, 2009

xj4fun said:
Here's an older version of what I did.

Is this something you did custom with some flat stock, or modified a shelf from something else to fit? Any more pics?

96TNXJ · May 6, 2009

urbexx said:
Is this something you did custom with some flat stock, or modified a shelf from something else to fit? Any more pics?

X2!!!

dagr8tim · May 6, 2009

They make a shelf that mounts up there, and it's like $70 to $100.

urbexx · May 7, 2009

dagr8tim said:
They make a shelf that mounts up there, and it's like $70 to $100.

I haven't seen anything for an XJ in quite a few years now.

Squidmonkey · May 7, 2009

It's not really custom, but I found that doing a little cutting to a stock over head console allows some good room for the CB.

xj4fun · May 7, 2009

urbexx said:
Is this something you did custom with some flat stock, or modified a shelf from something else to fit? Any more pics?

As you guessed as was also mentioned, I customized what was an available item. The basic frame is from a product called 'Shelf-it' http://www.truckpartsproshop.com/shelf_it_overhead_storage.html. I then may a custom front panel, and other mods to complete the unit. As already mentioned it was about $60 for the basic shelf.

I don't believe they make it for XJ's anymore though. Although I'm sure they are still around if you searched for a bit.

urbexx · May 7, 2009

Hmm....I found some Shelf-Its online, and it does appear that they make one for the XJ/MJ still, but they were $100+. I think that's way high for what it is, and judging from the pictures I've seen, I think it's something I could rather easily fab up.

Squidmonkey · May 7, 2009

do you find that shelf there to inhibit your vision in anyway? and how far down does it hang? im 6'4" so im worried about line of sight issues. Other than that It looks awsome.

xj4fun · May 11, 2009

Squidmonkey said:
do you find that shelf there to inhibit your vision in anyway? and how far down does it hang? im 6'4" so im worried about line of sight issues. Other than that It looks awsome.

Yes - At 6'4" I'd bet it would be a sizable issue. I'd guess if would be OK for folks up to about 5'6" or so. My other half is about 5'4" and she says it's not a problem. I've learned to live it myself.

I apoligize, I was going to messure it yesterday and forgot. My guess would be it's about 6" at it widest (center) point. As I recall, I relocated the review mirror down about 1" to clear.

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