Center Console Broken.. Need Help!

[bluecheese]

I have a 2004 Silverado extended cab. The center console flips up to make a middle front seat. The hinges on the lid of the console have broken off. I googled this problem, and it seems to be pretty common on this type of console. I contacted my local dealer, and they informed me that I couldn't just buy the lid; that I had to buy the entire jumper seat for $350. I also tried local junk yards, but none have what I am looking for. Ebay has some, but they are not that much cheaper than the dealership after you factor in shipping cost. So, instead, I bought a piano hinge, and attached it to the back of the console. But, when I thought I was finished, I noticed that the latch would not release the lid when I pushed the open button. I pulled the cover off the latch, and there is a little plasic piece that holds the open button in place that has broken off.

 

So here are my questions:

 

Anyone have this problem, and have any suggestions to fix this?

 

Any suggestions on any other type of consoles I can place there instead that won't cost me an arm and a leg? It's not important that I keep the jump seat, I just want something that looks nice.

[citori man]

hmm im not sure but this would help me too

my dads truck (03 gmc)had this happen and mine is starting to do this(04 chevy)

[bluecheese]

Anyone?

[stadt11]

I see that you've double-posted this and are asking for an response within both threads, it's better to stick with just 1.

 

See my response in your other post

[simonjmichel]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230711286731?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

I also had to deal with this all the gm parts houses wanted an arm and leg wrecking yard were out or had broken ones

so i built this kit

here is a link to ebay were it is for sale or email me direct

this kit is made from metal and will not break

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