Best Cup Holder?--- What's your opinion.....

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cherokee4fun

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Hi gang,

I was wondering what your thoughts on cup holders for a cherokee?

I have seen factory versions, one that goes over the hand brake, and I think I saw one that connects to the center console on the passenger side. Need to get something for my 1990.

Thanks again for your help!!!


BOB:greensmok
 
I had the one that goes over the hand break, but I took it out because it makes it really hard to use the break. I guess it would be alright if you don't use your parking break, but I always use mine and couldn't stand having that cup holder in the way. I have yet to find a good one for XJs, but I am in the same boat as you because I NEED cupholders.
 
The one that goes on the side of the console is ok. I did put some dry wall screws through the top to keep it from popping off when bumped. JIM.
 
I have both, one of each in my two XJ's. I like the one above the brake because it is handy and I have mounted my AW4 "manual" swiltches there. No reaching for either activity.
I like the one on the console because I can still use the brake and I can remove it by lifting it by the passenger door like a hinge to remove. Since it is on the passenger side, it doesn't bother my leg!
I don't like either of them for the junk the gets put in them when there isn't a cup to fill the storage space! Even with that goofy pocket in front of the stick!
 
The BEST cup holder in the world is found at Wally World for about $6. I have purchased several over the years for different vehicles and they rock. I wish I could remember the brand name... something like "the wedgie". It's black plastic that holds 2 large cups and is wedge shaped so it slides down between the seat and the console, or between a slit in the seats. It has holes that you can put screws thru for a permanent mount but I've never felt the need to do that. I like the fact that I can just push it in and pull it out as I need it, or put it in another car. Amazingly enough I have never had it bounce or slide out by accident, and it's even more sucure when loaded down with the big gulps!
 
I've got the over e-brake one in my 94... its pretty much worthless if you have an AX-15, your arm needs to be right where the cup goes.
 
I don't buy cup holders cause I get tired of people spilling drinks all over my floors/seats. When I have drinks I usually buy ones with a screw-on top so that I can just put the top on and lay it in my lap. That doesn't really help you though, sorry about that.
 
I had the over-e-brake one in my 89 XJ and was glad when it broke - it constantly got in the way whenever I tried to actually use the brake until it snapped at the mounting screws.

Currently I use a $0.99 holder with a hook. The hook sits in the front passenger corner of the e-brake well and the body of it sits on the 'hump' between the seat and the console. It holds most drinks well although every so often the holder falls in the dark, so my coffee doesn't stay on the hump real well without it...

I also have this in the backseat to keep drinks cool in the summer:
cupholder.jpg


There's internal ducting to direct rear a/c up through the wire mesh cupholders and around the drinks.
 
I tried both. The one on the right side of the console was a good idea, although not deep enough. Plus I'm going to mount a CB there, so I removed it.

Tried the one over the parking brake too. PITA to raise the brake, and it kind of got in the way when drinks were in there and you wanted to use the center console lid as an armrest......Plus, you couldn't use the parking brake tray for putting a phone in, or whatever.....

So I sold that too...

If anybody has any other ideas let us know, bottles with caps or cans in the lap are the only way I've been surviving for a long while :)
 
Sounds like anything I try will be in the way...I'm all arms and legs, it's all cramped. As it is, I just found one that mounts over the E-brake. Paid $2 at the self serve yard. You guys make it sound like that's too much. LOL

Is there enough wire behind the mirror switch to just pull-through and mount in the cupholder? Be nice to know before I take things apart.
 
Yucca-Man said:
I also have this in the backseat to keep drinks cool in the summer:
cupholder.jpg


There's internal ducting to direct rear a/c up through the wire mesh cupholders and around the drinks.
Click to expand...

That is Cool.... The new BMW's have drink cooling/heating system like that.. I think they ripped you off...


Elias
 
cherokee4fun said:
Hi gang,

I was wondering what your thoughts on cup holders for a cherokee?

I have seen factory versions, one that goes over the hand brake, and I think I saw one that connects to the center console on the passenger side. Need to get something for my 1990.

Thanks again for your help!!!


BOB:greensmok
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This is more for beej but for him this would be a 'cup holder' right up his alley
http://img.snapsoid.com/78/2d/29b45295a4f0ea6583a97d640b25_740.jpg

Now this is my ideal beverage holder
http://www.taylorstevensblog.com/webcam_taylorstevens_h/taylor_stevens_pics_10.JPG

If I'm by myself it just goes in the center console....:gee:
 
Re: Best Cup Holder?--- This is what I use .....

I've tried the others and didn't like them.

This is what I made.

Cup1.JPG

Cup2.JPG

Bicycle water bottle holder with the attachment tube side sanded flat to keep it from twisting.
Screwed into the dash right below the center heater vent with two long flat head screws.
I also modified the upper cage to hold a bigger drink.

We just got back from vacation and didn't spill too much!
 
cupholder.jpg


Saw that online awhile ago, but it's a European Jeep...might have actually got it from a French Jeep pictures page.

So I don't have any idea where to buy those. They look like they'd work quite well, at the same time no drilling would be required. Looks like they just stick on with some sticky velcro or double sided mounting tab.....

PS - Looks like it would also keep that center vent from pointing down as well :)
 
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