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Hey guys

 

I want to get rid of my jump seat and add a GM center console with the Bose amp/sub. I've been looking on ebay and am wondering what GM models and years will fit in my 05 Silverado Z71 Ext cab without much if any modification.

 

I don't like the jump seat, don't need to seat 6 and I would like a little more bass from the factory system. I'm a 30 something so I don't need to rattle the windows of the cars next to me or drown out my friends systems. I've considered the under seat options but don't want to give up the storage space under the back seat.

 

So, back on track, what center consoles will fit and is it safe to assume that my truck has the connectors under the dash to hook up the Bose system in the console??

 

Thanks!

 

John

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firstrock

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I would guess 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 Classic would all work. Do you have the fold down center arm rest seat? What color interior?

 

Yes, that's what I was thinking as well. After looking at some more pics I am concerned that the manual 4X4 shifter will get in the way. I'm getting a little flustered with this project! Seems no one here in Indianapolis knows what I'm talking about and the first 3 GM dealers I called couldn't tell me what consoles would fit in my truck other than the $1600 one that they ALL tried to sell me! Annother issue is the wiring harness under the dash. I'm not sure if MY harness has the connectors to plug in the Bose sub/amp. Then there is the issue of will my stock GM radio accept the Bose equiptment.

 

IT SHOULD NOT BE THIS HARD!

 

I have always bought GM due to the fact that they are easy to work on, unless you are trying to add that darn console!!

 

Yes, I have the fold down 3rd (middle) seat in my truck, tan interior, Grey seats.

mattgob86 Enthusiast

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I would tend to think that if you have the manual floor shifter for the 4x4 system, you won't be able to get the console in because it pretty much takes up that space

firstrock Enthusiast

firstrock

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I would tend to think that if you have the manual floor shifter for the 4x4 system, you won't be able to get the console in because it pretty much takes up that space

 

That's what I am thinking as well. Another reason this forum is so great! A sounding board to bounce ideas around and get good feedback!! Thanks!

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I have yet to find a Chevy dealer in Indianapolis I like to work with. I thought about this some at work today and with the floor shifter, it won't work. From the trucks I've seen with the console, and trucks with floor shifters(such as mine), it would be in the way. Let me know if you've found a dealer you like to work with.

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I think that you need buy more than just the center console in order to get the results you desire. If I remember correctly, the passenger side bottom half of the dash needs to changed because the console actually butts up against it, I'm thinking the dash alone was more than 600 bucks from the dealer...and that was wholesale. You could look on ebay, I've seen a couple on there in the last year or so. Hope this helped

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I made the exact swap on my truck last year...

 

It has to be a 2003-2007 Classic console, and it bolts right in....sort of.

 

Take out the seats and the jump seat. The console bolts to the floor right where the jump seat comes out.

 

Dash is an issue. Yoou need to first pull off the dash trim piece that goes around the speedometer, a/c and heat controls....pull right off.

 

Pull out the ashtray first, and you will see wherre the left side of the console will fit up under the lip of the dash. The glove compartment housing interfers with the right side of the console, and you have two choices.

 

You can either remove the glove box and surrounding trim piece that contains the ashtray brackets and replace it with the appropriate panel from GM or junk yard or doner truck, etc. I think the piece you will need costs about $300 OR A LITTLE LESS.

 

The other option is to smply cut out the dash to mak room for the right side of the console..

 

I could not find the glove box piece, so I opted to cut out the part of the dash on the right side. Originally, I thought I would cut it out and replace it later....just so I could get the console installed....a good plan I thought

 

However, I cut the dash in stages, taking off just a little at a time, filing it smooth and test fitting the console each time....ultimately, after about an hour or so of test fitting and shaving, it fit perfectly. My son-in-law has a GMC with the same console from the factory. There is only one tiny little spot at the top of the console that does not match his, but otherwise it looks factory original. So, I am going to leave it alone.

 

Sounds like a lot of messing around, but not a bad job....it does feel a bit strange when you start wacking up your dash...but you can always buy replacement parts....good luck.

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I made the exact swap on my truck last year...

 

It has to be a 2003-2007 Classic console, and it bolts right in....sort of.

 

Take out the seats and the jump seat. The console bolts to the floor right where the jump seat comes out.

 

Dash is an issue. Yoou need to first pull off the dash trim piece that goes around the speedometer, a/c and heat controls....pull right off.

 

Pull out the ashtray first, and you will see wherre the left side of the console will fit up under the lip of the dash. The glove compartment housing interfers with the right side of the console, and you have two choices.

 

You can either remove the glove box and surrounding trim piece that contains the ashtray brackets and replace it with the appropriate panel from GM or junk yard or doner truck, etc. I think the piece you will need costs about $300 OR A LITTLE LESS.

 

The other option is to smply cut out the dash to mak room for the right side of the console..

 

I could not find the glove box piece, so I opted to cut out the part of the dash on the right side. Originally, I thought I would cut it out and replace it later....just so I could get the console installed....a good plan I thought

 

However, I cut the dash in stages, taking off just a little at a time, filing it smooth and test fitting the console each time....ultimately, after about an hour or so of test fitting and shaving, it fit perfectly. My son-in-law has a GMC with the same console from the factory. There is only one tiny little spot at the top of the console that does not match his, but otherwise it looks factory original. So, I am going to leave it alone.

 

Sounds like a lot of messing around, but not a bad job....it does feel a bit strange when you start wacking up your dash...but you can always buy replacement parts....good luck.

 

 

 

 

Do you have any pics of the inside of your truck? I have an '04 that I am thinking of doing this exact swap. I am not trying to add any of the Bose components just the console itself so is removing the trim for the speedo and climate controls needed? I don't have anything to compare it to so I am not sure how far up the console would mate to the underside of the dash as it is now.

davzog Enthusiast

davzog

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I made the exact swap on my truck last year...

 

It has to be a 2003-2007 Classic console, and it bolts right in....sort of.

 

Take out the seats and the jump seat. The console bolts to the floor right where the jump seat comes out.

 

Dash is an issue. Yoou need to first pull off the dash trim piece that goes around the speedometer, a/c and heat controls....pull right off.

 

Pull out the ashtray first, and you will see wherre the left side of the console will fit up under the lip of the dash. The glove compartment housing interfers with the right side of the console, and you have two choices.

 

You can either remove the glove box and surrounding trim piece that contains the ashtray brackets and replace it with the appropriate panel from GM or junk yard or doner truck, etc. I think the piece you will need costs about $300 OR A LITTLE LESS.

 

The other option is to smply cut out the dash to mak room for the right side of the console..

 

I could not find the glove box piece, so I opted to cut out the part of the dash on the right side. Originally, I thought I would cut it out and replace it later....just so I could get the console installed....a good plan I thought

 

However, I cut the dash in stages, taking off just a little at a time, filing it smooth and test fitting the console each time....ultimately, after about an hour or so of test fitting and shaving, it fit perfectly. My son-in-law has a GMC with the same console from the factory. There is only one tiny little spot at the top of the console that does not match his, but otherwise it looks factory original. So, I am going to leave it alone.

 

Sounds like a lot of messing around, but not a bad job....it does feel a bit strange when you start wacking up your dash...but you can always buy replacement parts....good luck.

 

 

 

 

Do you have any pics of the inside of your truck? I have an '04 that I am thinking of doing this exact swap. I am not trying to add any of the Bose components just the console itself so is removing the trim for the speedo and climate controls needed? I don't have anything to compare it to so I am not sure how far up the console would mate to the underside of the dash as it is now.

 

 

 

Nope, sorry I have no pics...camera crapped out and did not yet buy a new one....

 

The trim piece around the speed and a/v controls has to come off...just gently pull on the corners one at a time as it comes off easy...

 

The console slides up under the dash once the trim piece is removed....when the trim piece goes back on it covers the remaining little gap between the dash and the console....hope that helps.

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sftull Enthusiast

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Guys,

 

I know it has been a while since this thread was active, but I've just recently purchased a Silverado with the manual shift transfer case. It came with the 40/20/40 in cloth and I just purchased the leather captions chairs and the center console. I have not found anyone that has successfully installed a center console in a truck with a floor shifter, but I am going to give it a shot. I am starting tonight and will document my steps and take pics. I will post back after I finish.

 

Trey :thumbs:

jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

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Guys,

 

I know it has been a while since this thread was active, but I've just recently purchased a Silverado with the manual shift transfer case. It came with the 40/20/40 in cloth and I just purchased the leather captions chairs and the center console. I have not found anyone that has successfully installed a center console in a truck with a floor shifter, but I am going to give it a shot. I am starting tonight and will document my steps and take pics. I will post back after I finish.

 

Trey :thumbs:

 

Its gonna be a tough fit without modifying the console...here are some of my pics:

 

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jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

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Here is a closeup of where the floor shifter would sit (before and after)

 

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