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Center console conversion?

I have a 2019 Black Interior Laramie if anyone is interested in a swap. I live in Texas and don’t mind driving to meet and do the swap.
 
Did you end up using the big plug on the far right? I couldn’t find anywhere to plug it into so I did not. I only used the H connector that had to be unwrapped from the harness and I used the USB that was with it as well then only used the gray usb for the other. I fired it up and all the USBs and car play work but have not tried the CD player ( which I assume comes from the H connector since it was the only wire going to my seat where my old CD player was) . Also the 110 outlet does not work but I did not have a 110 outlet Before with my bench seat so I’m assuming I would need an investor to make it wor
RLC2020, When you installed your console did you use all 3 connectors coming from the dash to your new console? I know you said you used the USB extension. Pic attached shows my truck 3 connectors i have. Left connector is USB #2, Center is Aux. Jack, Right connector is USB #1. Did you cut these, use them all? Just trying to figure out how i will get my new console USB's to work.View attachment 39547
I'm also looking for an answer to this question. It seems like everybody uses usb extension cables for the left and center connectors, but no mention is ever made of what happens to the larger grey/red plug. Is it just abandoned in the dash?
 
The dealer quote was around 3k but I took the parts list and can get everything for about 1800


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Do you have the list of past needed to swap to a center console still by chance?
 
I made a step by step how to with part number and prices for converting from a jump seat to center console. I noticed some of the earlier posts or pics were removed or I couldn't find so I made this guide with information I wanted to know before I started on this swap. Let me know if this helps
 

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I'm also looking for an answer to this question. It seems like everybody uses usb extension cables for the left and center connectors, but no mention is ever made of what happens to the larger grey/red plug. Is it just abandoned in the dash?
I just abandoned it in the dash, there is a power connector on the harness that is on the center console and that one is powered as well
 
Do you have the list of past needed to swap to a center console still by chance?
I made a parts list and prices for my conversion with links, the attachment is in this post

 
I made a step by step how to with part number and prices for converting from a jump seat to center console. I noticed some of the earlier posts or pics were removed or I couldn't find so I made this guide with information I wanted to know before I started on this swap. Let me know if this helps
Quick question. I don’t currently have the 110 power outlet but want to have one. Other then getting console with the plug there. What else would I need if you would know?

Thank you
 
Quick question. I don’t currently have the 110 power outlet but want to have one. Other then getting console with the plug there. What else would I need if you would know?

Thank you
I'm not sure what all variations the wire harness will have, but the connector that powers the outlet look like the attached images. It should be on the harness that is in the dash and/or on the harness that goes on the center console. If they don't have that connector then the easiest thing would be to get a harness that has them on it and you can get a power outlet from the websites I used to get the hardware, there is one listed here

 

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Another swap completed. Bench to console. Thanks to the members of this awesome forum that helped out with this little project.

You are all, MAKING RAM GREAT AGAIN
What wire harness did you need to get the usb and 115 working
 
figured things out. Did swap from 2021 Limited to 2019 Laramie. Let me know if any questions
I’m swapping to a console from jump seat on my 2019 1500 Laramie. What harness do I need, the big black one won’t reach
 
I’m swapping to a console from jump seat on my 2019 1500 Laramie. What harness do I need, the big black one won’t reach
Take a look at this presentation, I have a 2019 Laramie as well and did the same swap. What I did for the harness is laid out in there, but I ended up getting some USB extensions. I have links to everything I used in there as well

 
I have a 2021 Dodge Ram Laramie Diesel with a center console looking to swap for a jump seat. My Interior is Black leather. I would appreciate it if anyone was interested to send me a private message. Appreciate the tutorials and the help.
 
Hey brother. Sent you an email.
I am in the process of doing the center console swap on my ram and I am sending you an email as well. I if I could possible get marky mark to message or give me your email as well that would be greatly appreicated. THANKS!
 
finally got my 3rd seat removed , console installed and USB ports working. Thanks alot to rlc2020 and marky mark who helped answer questions and gave some good advice. appreciate it guys. Thanks again to marky mark for taking the time to list part numbers for all who may need them.
I messaged you directly to ask a few questions. If i could possibly get your email to ask a few followup questions it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
 
Hey there! I just purchased 2020 Limited with center console and looking to swap my console to bench seat. It’s a brand new condition with 12 miles on it all black. I’m looking for a good condition bench seat if you have just purchased your truck it’s even better but used is fine too as long as it’s pet and smoke free truck. I’m located in Portland, OR area but we can ship to each other, just let me know who is interested of swapping with me, thx
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I have a a seat to swap if you haven't
 
Another swap completed. Bench to console. Thanks to the members of this awesome forum that helped out with this little project.

You are all, MAKING RAM GREAT AGAIN
I messaged you in hopes I can get some help and assistance in my swap journey
 
I made a step by step how to with part number and prices for converting from a jump seat to center console. I noticed some of the earlier posts or pics were removed or I couldn't find so I made this guide with information I wanted to know before I started on this swap. Let me know if this helps

This is very well done.

Do you happen to have the part numbers for the original jump seat components. I went the other way and am having trouble finding the lower storage components that fit correctly in my 2022 Bighorn.
 
I'm working on this project and I have questions. I picked up a console off ebay, wiring harness was already inside. removed the jump seat, moved the connector down and over, I was able to get the front USBs connected and working. the one inside the console lid works too. The 2 in the rear however are not lit up, nor are they charging.

Under the dash, There was a grey plug and a black plug, I currently have the grey plug from under the dash plugged into the usb plug on the harness, and the H plug connected. The black plug is not connected at all, nor the audio plug from under the dash, plugged in the one from the console harness.
This seems to be doing everything I want, didn't try to play music from AA, but it was connected and showing maps, Will test farther.
My truck did not have rear usbs to begin with. so my questions are the following.
1. What do I need to do to get the ones in the back to light up and work? harness is clearly providing power as the one in the console lid works, I saw where someone had connected the front and rear hubs with a USB cable in the middle slot, Is this what I am missing?
Removed the back of the console today, USB cable is not what I need, the rear hub I am installing only has a single plug with 4 pins (Red, Orange/Grey, Pink/Yellow, Black) All of these appear to exist on the truck side of the harness. I have Fused B+ in #2, but nothing in #3. I am going to try and multimeter this plug tomorrow. If this is the cause, can I tap pin 3 into pin2 at the truck side of the harness? or tap into the console usb to power the rear hub

2. What is the black USB from under the dash for? I plugged it in, I had it connected and disconnected to the front media hub and did not see any real differences.

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The plugs in question from the above post

I have tested the two 4 pin plugs in the rear of the console. usb hub does not work with either of them, console lid usb works with both. power in the wiring does not appear to be an issue. my current assumption is the USB hub from the swap in console was bad.
 

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