Toyota 4Runner Center Console Lid Storage

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5-14-16 Update...Updated design with taller bottom tray and matching top cover. This increases opening width to approximately 0.350 inches or nearly 9 millimeters. The top is a plain hexagon with no constraints for springs. Files are "tray runner tall", "hex blank wide1", and "drop plate tall". I wanted to redesign the hinge on my center console of my 97 Toyota Runner. However, it was not feasible without significantly altering the lid. I examined it closely and noticed screws on the underside that could serve as ideal mounting points for this design. So, I created a small device to utilize under-lid storage space for documents, etc. This may be suitable for other models or years. Two versions of this device are available with multiple tops. The first model uses the center set of screws beneath the lid to hold the base and top in place; it does not have a bottom (as shown in the picture). You will need longer screws and trim down their ends, as #3 diameter screws are similar in size to factory parts. The wide version features a bottom that attaches to the lid, followed by the top, which screws onto that. This design widens the opening slightly. For this setup, you will require additional screws (as seen in the render picture). All the tops lock into the drop-down plate, which is mounted under the hinge using factory screws. The wide version's opening measures 0.1875 inches due to the base and original dimensions, while the original design has an opening of 0.25 inches. I included springs to hold items in place; file names indicate which top is set up for this feature. I will be adding more components soon, including a taller base for a larger opening suitable for cellphones or other devices, as well as piggy-back slots to attach to the top...