Thread: Instructions for overhead console fitting?

I understand there's a rib running across the roof at that location. ie where the two sheets of the roof lining meet and are held up by plastic "Xmas tree" clips inserted into the cross rib.

In that case it should be possible to insert a couple of rivnuts/nutserts into that rib without penetrating the roof. Just need to get the measurements right re their location.

Alternatively, use bloody big self tappers or pop rivets to hold the bracket on.
Or make up a bracket like this... http://www.vislandrovers.nl/extra/ac...%20Console.pdf

Alan

Oh, forgot to mention...when drilling the cross rib, make suré you don't drill too deep! Maybe best to put a sleeve on the drill bit to restrict its penetration'.

Alan

Originally Posted by Rurover

Oh, forgot to mention...when drilling the cross rib, make suré you don't drill too deep! Maybe best to put a sleeve on the drill bit to restrict its penetration'.

Alan

you mean something like a thick condom with the end cut off???

Originally Posted by Rurover

Maybe best to put a sleeve on the drill bit to restrict its penetration'.
Alan

I usually use one of the first two approaches in the video on this page, first one if I am confident, the second one (the dowel) if I really don't want to stuff things up!

How to Drill Holes to the Same Depth Using Drill Stops • Ron Hazelton Online • DIY Ideas & Projects

PS: The last tip scares me!

Why hasn't this been moved to Technical Chatter????
Just askin??

Originally Posted by 85 county

you mean something like a thick condom with the end cut off???

Didn't know you could get "thick" condoms!
And certainly not ones with the end cut off

Alan

Originally Posted by Rurover

Didn't know you could get "thick" condoms!
And certainly not ones with the end cut off

Alan

Mate you use a thick condom so you doint make thick kids sheeesh, thin condoms for skinny kids etc. didnt your dad teach you about the birds and the cabbage patch stork

i guess you havent lived in Russia or china ( a bit on the small side)

as for the end i guess you could use an axe

DEF 94 overhead console fitting instructions.doc

from the good people at 4wd Interiors.

fantastic service I must say!

Maybe this file could be slotted into a useful files folder somewhere for the puma/defender owners of the future?