So now I got tires, rock sliders, and lift. I need some security for locking GPS, handguns, knives, or wifes wallet and stuff when we go out. So found a site called
4x4 Parts, Accessories, Tires, Fender Flares, Rubicon Express, Poison Spyder Customs - and saw they had Tuffy Center Consoles available. Saw the generous top padding was a welcome addition to the skinny drivers armrest and it would fit without removing armrest for more seating position options for my arm. I did not have passenger rest so placed an order as the money saved about covered shipping through this site. Then I saw all their other things…some great prices in there as they do Group Buys and they are long term…for tires, bumpers…you name it. Anyhow….put the Tuffy on order.
Tuffy arrived and immediately went outside. Took out instructions and it had me remove the plastic insert in the rear of console area to expose the mounting screws. Removed mounting screws and placed Tuffy in its place…reinstalled with new screws that are longer…and it was solid. Since mine would also be holding weapons I wanted it really secure. So got my drill and followed their instructions for secure mount which requires you to drill through hole in Tuffy through floor making sure nothing is in way underneath and not pushing bit all the way through…just enough to get job done. Then crawled underneath and could not find hole with bolt sticking through. Found it and put on washers and lock nut….and then red loctite to make sure it could not be turned by hand if found. Thought about putting tac weld on it as well but may just leave…as if they break in…try to pull Tuffy…realize they cant after couple minutes….then take time to crawl underneath to try and find bolt to cut or back off nut…and then have heat or something to get it loose finally after another 15 minutes…hopefully by then a cop or myself will be standing over them when they crawl from back underneath the FJ under gunpoint or with a 130lb bullmastiff sitting on their chest. Tuffy is great…deep, solid, quiet, and the armrest is great for trips when I can lean over slightly and relax or for place to put arm when wheeling and constantly going between 2nd and LOW on tranny in Low Gear. Highly recommend. Installation was about 15 minutes total.
