Well I'm not sure why Red97 had to do all that work, but I hope it all worked out well. Also the armrest thing is strange to me too.
Like I said in an earlier post, I just bolted it right in to the excisting hardware and my armrest fit it perfect. Maybe there is a year model difference.
I too have the gap at the floor, but I rather like it. I can vaccuum up against the console very easily.

Good Luck Y'all!

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:-)

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'97 XLT SC, Teal with lower Black. 4.6, Moderatly customized. One of a kind. Born 5/96 64k
Modifications made:
Tinted glass / Window ventvisors / 10 Disc changer / Dash painted to match 99 Lightning / White Faced Gauges / Painted to match Bug Shield / Expedition front bumper w/ lights / Expedition console / Lariat fender trim / STX wheels/tires / Billet Grill w/ Mustang emblem / Painted to match Tailgate handle / K&N filter / Dual exhaust
And just added, ASC Electric moonroof
More to come...



[This message has been edited by 97customXLT (edited 02-23-2000).]

 

I installed mine last night and had to make a few mods. Had to cut the back plate to not interfere with the back bolts and it still would not slide all of the way to the front (about 1/4" short). I got the back screws (the ones that hold the console to the plates) in at an angle but the front ones did not line up close enough. I am going to drill two new small holes in the front plate then I should be done.

I did notice that it does not sit flush on the floor. Mine fit fine with the armrests. I think mine was from a '98 and just slid into place.

Does anyone know if there is a tray for the console under the lid to put in like the one that came in the F150? Mine did not come with one.

The only thing I did not like was that there is a hole in the back where I think the vents were.

Oh well, I will have it finished up by this weekend and will post some pictures next week.

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'98 F-150 XLT SuperCab Flareside
Auto, 4.6L, 4X2, 3.55 rear
6-CD changer
Moonlight Blue with tan interior
Captains Chairs
Superwhite Bulbs
Extang Classic Platinum Tonno
Lund bug deflector
Pendaliner bedliner
Expedition center console




[This message has been edited by BlueFlareside (edited 02-23-2000).]

 

When I first read this post I went to the dealer and sat in a new Expy too get a good look at the console. I liked the look and noticed that the seats did not have the arm rests. A salesman told me the arm rests were deleted because of the height of the console in the new Expy.


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97 F-150, 2WD, Reg Cab,Flareside,Dk Toreador Red, Windsor 4.6, Magnecor 8.5mm wires, Bosch Plat +4s, 3.55 LS, EGR Bug Deflector, ******* Bed Cover, Bed Liner, XL Full Length Running Boards, Air Aid Kit, Gibson Single Out Cat Back, Superchips, TransGo Shift Kit, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs

 

The console sits level with my arm rests but does not interfere with them. Maybe the new center console is wider?!?

I asked LWM when I ordered it and mine came from a '98 Expy.

 

My center console is from a '99 Expy. That's why my arm rests don't work. I'm telling you, if you take those back studs out and go to the hardware store with the nut(to get the correct size)it will go in like a dream. no cutting the thick steel plates. It was easier than cutting. After you put the bolts in there is plenty of clearance. The front bolts are o.k. Just the back ones. If you do it this way make sure you take the nut from the back stud because the back studs are bigger.

 

Topher,

It's not that bad loosing the arm rests. The center console becomes the arm rests.

 

Greetings!

Well, I ordered my center console a few days ago for $90.00 plus shipping. I did not realize that the armrests on the captains may have to be removed. I think that the center console I ordered came from a '99. How tall is the center console on these 99 Expy's? Seems a little weird that they would have to be removed. Wouldn't that leave holes where the armrests used to be and look crappy?
Oh well, just have to wait and see how it goes. How are the cup holders on the Expy center console, anyways? The 2000 center console on the F-150's have real nice ones with removable "inserts" for big-gulp size drinks. The dash mounted ones are useless (unless your using Dixie Cups). I've also heard that some of the center consoles have back seat power points... can anyone confirm this? That would be really cool and easy to wire.....

Steve

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2000 4X4 Lariat SuperCab
5.4 Triton
Two-tone black on silver
All options except LS differential

MODS so far:

-Westin step bars (powder coated matte black)
-Lund bug shield
-Gentex electrochromatic rear view mirror
-Cabin filtration kit
-Superchip
-Stull Billet Grill
-Flowmaster Force II catback (series 50 SUV with duals out the rear)
-Line-X bedliner

MODS to come:

-K&N or AirAid FIPK kit
-Mickey Thompson Challenger 16" wheels with 295/75 BFG AT KO's
-4.10 gears (still thinking about this one ...anyone have any input?)
-LS diff or locker of some sort once they are available..
-A.R.E. LSII or Ford HarleyDavidson tonneau cover

 

Yes, I have a power point on mine and I think they all came with that.
Blueflareside brought up the issue of the hole on the back...That is where the rear seat stereo controls were. I guess those stayed with the new console in the Expy.
No baskets like the F150 console, and the cup holders are very simalar.

Good Luck Y'all! Brandon



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'97 XLT SC, Teal with lower Black. 4.6, Moderatly customized.
One of a kind. Born 5/96
Modifications made: Tinted glass / Window ventvisors / 10 Disc changer / Dash painted to match 99 Lightning / White Faced Gauges / Painted to match Bug Shield / Expedition front bumper w/ lights / Expedition console / Lariat fender trim / STX wheels/tires / Billet Grill w/ Mustang emblem / Painted to match Tailgate handle / K&N filter / Dual exhaust
And just added, ASC Electric moonroof
More to come...






[This message has been edited by 97customXLT (edited 02-24-2000).]

 

I finished putting the console in last night and will post pics as soon as I get them.

I got all of the holes to finally line up and it fits like a glove! The cup holders are fine and I like the little pockets on the sides of the console and the location of where your change goes. It is much easier to find the correct change at a toll booth without having to open the center console. Mine matched perfectly with the colors of the truck after I gave it a good Armor All treatment.

The Expy console is taller because it is not as deep as the old console from the F-150. The old one sat on the ground without any mounting plates, etc. The Expy console still has a lot of storage, though.

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'98 F-150 XLT SuperCab Flareside, Auto, 4.6L, 4X2, 3.55 rear, 6-CD changer, Moonlight Blue with tan interior, Captains Chairs

Mods
Window tint
Wizard Superwhite Bulbs
Extang Classic Platinum Tonno
Lund bug deflector
Pendaliner bedliner
Expedition center console

 

TSSCS, I also got the '99 console. It does have the insert in the console that comes out for bigger cups. It is also taller and wider. My armrests could have stayed on but if you have your seat forward enough it made it hard to open the lid. You do end up with holes if you take them off. I'm just going to replace that panel(I am an upholsterer). I have seen pictures of a '99 Navigator and it has the arm rests. So I think they may have changed the console during the '99 model year.

 

So what's the deal w/ the space at the back where the radio controls and or vents go for the Expedition? What have any of you done w/ these?

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'99 F-250LD 4x4 SC XLT 5.4 3.73LS TTP
285/75/16 BFG Muds, Gibson 3" swept-side, K&N FIPK, clear corner lenses, tinted windows, ford bug deflector

 

I want o put one in too, but I have a blue interior and the console only comes in tan or gray.
I talked to my friend at a auto body shop, he said it couls be painted.Then I would have to put some blue fabric on the cover.
Or maybee I could do like cable guy did to his dash, and cover the whole thing with fabric.

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1999 F150 4x4 4.6V8 regcab/shortbed
Oxford White with Wedgewood Blue two tone, with Blue Captains chairs
Bassani Cat Back, Superchip,Modified intake with modified K&N filter.

 

GroggyModem,
I am wondering what to do with the opening at the back also.

Don C,
I did not know that the new F-150's came with a blue interior. Do the Expeditions come with this also? Even if they do it would be probably be pretty tough to find one without buying it from Ford. The tweed fabric idea that CableGuy had may work out for you but there are a lot of nooks and crannies on the console.....let us know what you end up doing.



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'98 F-150 XLT SuperCab Flareside, Auto, 4.6L, 4X2, 3.55 rear, 6-CD changer, Moonlight Blue with tan interior, Captains Chairs

Mods
Window tint
Wizard Superwhite Bulbs
Extang Classic Platinum Tonno
Lund bug deflector
Pendaliner bedliner
Expedition center console

 

I would be interested in any ideas that fill the hole in the back. Mine has pretty much been out of sight out of mind. Lets hear some ideas on this.



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'97 XLT SC, Teal with lower Black. 4.6, Moderatly customized.
One of a kind. Born 5/96
Modifications made: Tinted glass / Window ventvisors / 10 Disc changer / Dash painted to match 99 Lightning / White Faced Gauges / Painted to match Bug Shield / Expedition front bumper w/ lights / Expedition console / Lariat fender trim / STX wheels/tires / Billet Grill w/ Mustang emblem / Painted to match Tailgate handle / K&N filter / Dual exhaust
And just added, ASC Electric moonroof
More to come...


[This message has been edited by 97customXLT (edited 02-25-2000).]

[This message has been edited by 97customXLT (edited 02-25-2000).]