How to build real door armrests

[MexiJeeper]

Got tired of the loop door handles real quick. I wanted comfortable armrests. What was available aftermarket didn't suit me. I fabricated these for under $20.00. The foam I used is closed cell that my light bars came packed in. It's very resilient. I'll let the photos do the talking.

 

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[Chris]

Okay, pure genius!!!

I'm constantly struggling with where to rest my left arm when driving. The TJ defiantly should have come with an arm rest like this from the factory. You my friend are a very savvy individual to have come up with this. Definitely need to add this to my list of mods!

 

[MexiJeeper]

Thanks Chris. If you do decide to to this only have to remember to close your door with the front seats in the locked down position. If the doors are closed with the seats in the forward tilt position say to access something on your back seat the armrests will be pinned against the seat. This is how I discovered why the Jeep designers used a loop handle. Funny but someone on another Jeep forum told me to just roll down the window and rest my arm there. Works especially well when it's raining.

 

[Chris]

Thanks Chris. If you do decide to to this only have to remember to close your door with the front seats in the locked down position. If the doors are closed with the seats in the forward tilt position say to access something on your back seat the armrests will be pinned against the seat. This is how I discovered why the Jeep designers used a loop handle.

That makes perfect sense. I didn't think of this until now, but I guess now we know why the Jeep engineers used a loop handle instead. Still, that loop handle leaves something to be desired.

 

[Swimmer35]

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You should sell these!

 

[MexiJeeper]

You should sell these!

I live in Mexico and shipping would be death. Don't think I haven't considered it. What would you be willing to pay for a set?

 

[Swimmer35]

Depending on wether you're using leather or vinyl for the material, I would think at least $50 for a set.

 

[Luke]

Did you have to drill into the door frame?


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[MexiJeeper]

Did you have to drill into the door frame?


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Yes. Take a look at my first two pics.

 

[Luke]

Did you use self tapping screws or pre drill?


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[MexiJeeper]

I pre-drilled. Much more control with a drill bit than a screw. Use a punch first.

 

[billiebob]

Those are cool but Misch makes ones that install in 5 minutes...

 

[MexiJeeper]

Saw those before I built mine. Too expensive, too small and just not my cup of tea. Thanks for posting that photo. There are many that would rather buy that build.

 

[xraydave]

I live in Mexico

Where in Mexico do you live?
My wife and I have considered retiring in Mexico.

 

[MexiJeeper]

Hey Dave,

I live in Mazatlan. Moved here 14 years ago from California. Best decision I ever made. Come down and hang out with me. This is how I pass the time along with perpetual mods to my TJ and 5.9 http://www.lorodeoroinn.com/

 

[americanwrkmule]

True, and don't have to look at a large obtrusive logo.

Saw those before I built mine. Too expensive, too small and just not my cup of tea. Thanks for posting that photo. There are many that would rather buy that build.

 

[Bob.Gibson]

I went to the auto wreckers and purchased two old school armrests for $5.00. Drilled same a Mexijeeper took about 10min each side. Neither side foul the seats

 

[MexiJeeper]

I went to the auto wreckers and purchased two old school armrests for $5.00. Drilled same a Mexijeeper took about 10min each side. Neither side foul the seats

Photos please.

 

[JMT]

I like this mod. Very cool.