SmittybiltSTEREO 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.

When I first received the product, it looked great. Built sturdy and seemed like it would work well (despite the ridiculous cup holders). Immediately upon beginning to assemble it, using the very poor instructions:1) First step, easy enough, install the neoprene liner. Unfortunately it didn't really line up properly. It was a little too wide and not quite long enough to fit perfectly. No big deal, I just cut off the excess length and the small space that's uncovered is no big deal. But also noticed the precut holes (looks like they're mangled....not punched) didn't line up with the holes on the bottom of the console, meaning I had to cut new holes anyway. Why couldn't they save money on drilling holes in the wrong places and just let the customer cut them properly to fit? Maybe use the $ saved to get the size proper?2) Okay, no big deal on the neoprene. Second step is to install the seat belt holders for the sides. I'm very glad they included this. Great feature! First off, I notice I'm missing hardware and will have to contact support to get some for the other side. So I start installing the first side. I had to use an extra washer to get the cap nut to tighten down properly. Got one on....then the second cap nut literally fell apart the second I started tightening it. Same happened to the second. I'm missing the third.So now I'm two steps in and already run into two snags. Not looking forward to the rest of this installation. With just a little bit more effort, this would be a great product. Unfortunately, although the unit itself seems solid, the crappy hardware and poor instructions make it mediocre and frustrating. Tempted to give it 2 stars, but the price is right, so I guess you get what you pay for.Bottom line, if you want higher quality overall and less headaches, get the Tuffy. If you want a good bang for the buck and don't mind ordering more cheap hardware, or running to the store and buying some (let's face it, who wants to wait a week to get $0.35 in hardware?) then this is probably a good product.