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Center console conversion?

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Anyone in dfw area have a console for sale send me a message.
I have 2019 with the bench seat
 

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I have a 5th gen 2500 with jump seat and would like to convert to centre console too. Does anyone know if the 1500 and 2500 parts are the same?


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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

If anybody needs help with this transition, message me and I will try to give you the most detailed info for a no brainer swap. But I can only offer the bench to console side of the story, console to bench is a whole different game!
Can you send me
 

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Can you send me any info you have for the bench to console conversion.
What parts I need and will Apple CarPlay still work
 

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Can you send me any info you have for the bench to console conversion.
What parts I need and will Apple CarPlay still work


Ok so look, if you're buying a console you'll also need to buy a few other things that will complete the look on your truck. If the console comes with a harness then you're okay. If not you're gonna have to buy one.

When I did the swap I swapped back bracket so I'm not really sure if it's the same one as the bench seat one but here.


To combine some of the part searches for those of wanting to do this and not swapping with someone.....You will need these few parts most likely:

Rear Console Bracket
68291165AA

Front Console Bracket
68291157AB

USB Extension to get power to USB's (link below or Best Buy should have it)

(2) upper front trim pieces (see pic of what it looks like before install)
6MA65TX7AB
6MA64TX7AB

This is the harness you'll need if your console comes without it.

68362132AC

And yes Apple CarPlay will work without issues.
My Apple play didn't stop working like some forum members mentioned and I'm not sure why. Even if it does, dealer could fix for you. I'm guessing it didn't go out cuz I disconnected the battery for only a brief period of time to do the splicing and hooked back on.
Anyways mine worked without a hiccup.
 

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Ok so look, if you're buying a console you'll also need to buy a few other things that will complete the look on your truck. If the console comes with a harness then you're okay. If not you're gonna have to buy one.

When I did the swap I swapped back bracket so I'm not really sure if it's the same one as the bench seat one but here.

Thanks Sir
 

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First thanks for all your help
I have completed the swap. I found liquid damage to wiring, usb ports due to a spilled soda from the donor truck that was involved in a accident. I found the USB ports weren’t working so I use the parts from my center seat. After reviewing wiring diagrams for consolepin trucks vs bench seat I decided to use the wire harness from my bench seat to be sure of no other electrical issues. As a result I extended cd plug wires, front 120 volt plug and charge only usb wiring in center console
Soldered / shrink wrap as needed. Wrapped wiring back so it looks like factory and installed.
Everything works perfect.
will put the seat, dash drawer and rear metal bracket up for sale.
Since I used the harness and my son broke the the little tray on that goes on the floor in front of the center seat.
Seat is immaculate- New minus the harness
I will sell all dirt cheap $ 275 - $300 since whoever buys will need to purchase a harness for the seat
 
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Here are some pic
 

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Wow, magic happens here. I’m going to buy a Laramie with the center console and want to have a bench seat instead. Anyone interested in swapping with mine? :)
I’m going to be buying a 2019 RAM Laramie with the center bench seat but would prefer the center console. Let me know if you’re still interested. I should have my truck in about 2 weeks
 

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I’m in DFW area. I have a new center seat from a Laramie with no wiring harness or floor tray with all the other accessories ie: CD player, usb connections, 115 volt plug, dash parts and rear seat bracket etc.
You will need to buy the harness or extend your wiring
Will sell all for less than $200.00
 

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I’m in DFW area. I have a new center seat from a Laramie with no wiring harness or floor tray with all the other accessories ie: CD player, usb connections, 115 volt plug, dash parts and rear seat bracket etc.
You will need to buy the harness or extend your wiring
Will sell all for less than $200.00
Is this a Gen 5 19/20' 1500 RAM ?
Would you email pics to me
Use my HM address which I will give partially here
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I prefer not to give it all for feat it will be harvested somehow


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Is this a Gen 5 19/20' 1500 RAM ?
Would you email pics to me
Use my HM address which I will give partially here
forwardsareanono
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I prefer not to give it all for feat it will be harvested somehow


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Email me at rhcandler2@gmail for more info
 

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Wow, magic happens here. I’m going to buy a Laramie with the center console and want to have a bench seat instead. Anyone interested in swapping with mine? :)
I'm interested in swapping (if you haven't already). I have the 2 tone brown/tan leather seats with jump seat. I'm in central Florida. If you're anywhere near here maybe we can work something out if you're still interested
 

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Anyone that did the bench to console swap please help, how do I mount the rear bracket for the console? trying to remove the rear bracket that was used for the jump seat but its not budging...
 

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Hey all, I just swapped out my jump seat and installed the center console. Everything looks great! Does anyone know the part # for this though? My center console didn’t come with the pieces... I already ordered the other 2 trim pieces and should be here any day..
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Hey all, I just swapped out my jump seat and installed the center console. Everything looks great! Does anyone know the part # for this though? My center console didn’t come with the pieces... I already ordered the other 2 trim pieces and should be here any day..
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I believe this is the number I bought for mine.


5YM56LC5AA


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Hey all, I just swapped out my jump seat and installed the center console. Everything looks great! Does anyone know the part # for this though? My center console didn’t come with the pieces... I already ordered the other 2 trim pieces and should be here any day..
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Did you have any problems with the carpet? I’m reading this topic so far and it seems pretty straight forward of just needing the brackets and the usb extender from Amazon right? Of course sourcing the console is the main problem.
 

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