Surely there must be a way to add a usable arm rest. Aside from replacing the entire front seats with seats with fold down armrests I can't think of anything. Maybe hit the junkyard and salvage something to mount on to the existing seats? Replace the center console? My right arm feels like it is in limbo.
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I had an old VW that had a sliding console lid...was pitiful but better than nothing. Is that what the Toyota you are referring to does?
The more I look at it you I could probably buy a small console and cut it up to rest on the current middle cup holders. Don't want it to look like crap so I will take my time looking for something. Folding down the passenger seat seems to give me a place to put my arm as well. Maybe slide something btwn the passenger seat and center console....hmmm, wheels are turning. It may take awhile but I will think of something.
The more I look at it you I could probably buy a small console and cut it up to rest on the current middle cup holders. Don't want it to look like crap so I will take my time looking for something. Folding down the passenger seat seems to give me a place to put my arm as well. Maybe slide something btwn the passenger seat and center console....hmmm, wheels are turning. It may take awhile but I will think of something.
i have to 100% agree with you guys on this!
when i traded in my '09 Chevy Colorado (big piece of crap) that was the one thing i didnt like about my Pro-4X was how low & set back the arm rest was!
hopefully someone will find or create an alternative or after market for this.
when i traded in my '09 Chevy Colorado (big piece of crap) that was the one thing i didnt like about my Pro-4X was how low & set back the arm rest was!
hopefully someone will find or create an alternative or after market for this.
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Well since im 6'4" im sitting in the back seat...Dont have that problem......
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Why dont ya just build one? thats what i did, I will take some pics and put on here. I made it out of pressed wood ($15), foam ($7) amd , material ($10) and even housed a 6x9 in it I will get you a pic as soon as i can- it turned out really good- perfect armrest level and tons of foam
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Yes anything that looks good would be great! The armrest doesn't rest the arm, what were they thinking?:crikey:
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I will as soon as i get home. My brother in law is heading to Iraq again and i will not be home until tommorrow but as soon as get home i will put the pics up..should be tom night--
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hey griff, i just put the pics on here- just do a search for new armrest/console-- it was dark when i got home so the pics could be better- but i just wanted you to see what i was talking about-- i will try and get some better pics for ya-- it really wasnt hard to make, and the good thing about my armrest is that with all of the cushioning i added, i didnt even have to bolt it in, it just fits right in very, very snuggly- anyway hope this helps ya
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thanks jagnorb, i didnt know how to do that-
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Did you loose the cup holders for that set up? Also did you just take out and replace the entire console up to the shifter? A top view would help.
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sorry about the pics, i was gonna try to take a couple of more but my camera was dead, i am gonna try to take some tom and put on here-- but no i didnt lose the cup holder or the part around the shifter i started the console about 1/2 behind the cupholder, i thought about adding a couple of cupholders instead of the speaker, but my legs cover up the speakers on the door and i cant hear them that well so i went for the 6x9--- i will add new pics and give the dimensions as soon as i can, i got a test for my masters class tom, so it might be later this week but will do it asap
There is a picture of an aftermarket armrest. Go to: www.greatarmrest.shutterfly.com
I hand make these for the Frontier and believe me it is a great little armrest that slides. No more searching for a solution to Nissan's mistake
I hand make these for the Frontier and believe me it is a great little armrest that slides. No more searching for a solution to Nissan's mistake
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Jsan1, that looks very nice...
I know this is an old resurrected thread but ....
I'm 6'3" and have no issues. Has anyone thought about pedal extensions, rather than trying to fabricate a new console? Slide the seat all the way back and see if you can comfortably steer... Might be a better and cheaper option.
PedalMates (by CCI) - Adjustable Pedal Extensions
I know this is an old resurrected thread but ....
I'm 6'3" and have no issues. Has anyone thought about pedal extensions, rather than trying to fabricate a new console? Slide the seat all the way back and see if you can comfortably steer... Might be a better and cheaper option.
PedalMates (by CCI) - Adjustable Pedal Extensions
Frank, Thanks for the nice comment. I'm 6' 1'' and this armrest even if not extended forward adds about 3 1/2" to the height of the stock armrest which makes it about even with the armrest on the door and really helps,even a tall person,with driver fatigue especially on long trips. I usually extend mine all the way forward so I can rest my entire forearm.This add on is much softer than the stock armrest also.
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