Armrest Breakdown- S-Series

[Saturn-R]

Originally Posted by alordofchaos

Wouldn't have thought of that, either. Heck, I never thought about using the 3rd one, as it seems to be in the right spot for me to hit with my elbow when shifting.
3rd gen armrests wil fit in a 2nd gen interior?

I guess some even slide forward, like mine. I don't recall my 2gen doing that. Convenient for people with stubby arms, I suppose.

[netracer13]

Originally Posted by Saturninin

Can fit Redline Leather Ion Armrest cover

Know problems: breaking at the hinge

I repaired a 3rd gen arm rest lid with a piano hinge and some pop rivets once. that center console is in my sister-in-law's car. Ill try to remember to take a picture the next time I see the car.

Originally Posted by Saturninin

Know problems: breaking on top, the latch and this part:

I repaired the cracked lid in my wife's '95 SW2. its strong enough you can stand on it now. I was also lucky enough to have the broken latch to repair in my '96 when i first got it. I cut off the remaining "tabs" that hold it in the lid. I found some welding rod with a similar diameter of the tabs. took a small drill bit the same diameter of the welding rod and drilled straight through the latch were the tabs use to be. carfully inserted the welding rod (snug fit) and then cut it to fit. been working great for 5 years now and I dont have a freakout if it falls closed. Ill take pics of it when I get a free moment to dissassemble it.

[cheapybob]

Thanks for the ideas. I found one in the JY for under $10 for my SC1.

If you get one from a JY, remember to get the screws and the clips they screw into from the donor car or you'll find out later you wish you had.

[swansong]

Originally Posted by cheapybob

If you get one from a JY, remember to get the screws and the clips they screw into from the donor car or you'll find out later you wish you had.

^^^I learned that one the hard way as well...

[bobyjones]

ill give you $10 for that car-part.com says 20$ thats console though,

[Jax_1995_SL1]

Thanks for this thread.

My center armrest/console has cracked, and won't fasten down in the closed position.

I'll have to check my local JY for a better version of this part, and possibly one with the nifty coin tray.

[Saturninin]

Originally Posted by Jax_1995_SL1

Thanks for this thread.

My center armrest/console has cracked, and won't fasten down in the closed position.

I'll have to check my local JY for a better version of this part, and possibly one with the nifty coin tray.

np

if your looking for a black one I have an extra one PM me

[99GreenySC2]

i have a back one in my 99 SC, it doesnt have the lid at the moment, cause the plastic inards of the lid shattered -_- stupid police!!! i mean i've put it all back together and what not, but the vynal on it just isnt sitting right so meh

[netracer13]

Originally Posted by netracer13

I repaired a 3rd gen arm rest lid with a piano hinge and some pop rivets once. that center console is in my sister-in-law's car. Ill try to remember to take a picture the next time I see the car.

Well I said that I would post a picture once I see the car again. Well Here it is:



I know its not pretty and the picture is kinda fuzzy, but this setup has survived almost a year with 2 kids under the age of 3 climbing around in the car all the time. I was kinda in a hurry when I did this and I'm sure I could have made it look better. And yes i know that its a Black arm rest on a tan compartment. With how hard it is to find all the parts you take what you can get. My shoulder needed the support of the armrest more than needing the colors to match.

[PurdueGuy]

[QUOTE=99GreenySC2;1828659 it doesnt have the lid at the moment, cause the plastic inards of the lid shattered -_- stupid police!!![/QUOTE]

I know I'm going to regret asking, but... how is that the fault of the police?

[bumpdraft]

Fixed the broken latch on the ’98 from AR using a:

Belt sander to grind it down
Aluminum roofing nail
JB Weld
Pieces of Styrofoam to fixture it
Hacksaw to cut the nail to length



taking it apart:


Gave to my dad for his wagon In theory, visible clutter should now be less.

[netracer13]

I finaly was able to take some pictures of the repairs I made to the gen 2 armrest I have. Sorry, some of the pictures are blury.

This is the latch that i drilled through and then pressed a welding rod into.






Here is the repair that I made to the armrest itself using some aluminum flat stock and some pop rivets.





Only some small bumps are noticeable on the outside of the armrest and you only notice them if you know they are there.

[dynonacht]

great thread, actually very helpful thx

[diabolus]

I apologize for bumping an old thread, but this seemed like the appropriate place. I was able to get a armrest for my '02 SL1 but it didn't have the screws or any hardware. Any recommendations as to what I should use to attach it properly? There are thieves around here that break into cars just for change, I don't want anything remotely visible. I need to get a lock for the glove box next...but now I digress.

[SkippyThorson]

Originally Posted by diabolus

I apologize for bumping an old thread, but this seemed like the appropriate place. I was able to get a armrest for my '02 SL1 but it didn't have the screws or any hardware. Any recommendations as to what I should use to attach it properly? There are thieves around here that break into cars just for change, I don't want anything remotely visible. I need to get a lock for the glove box next...but now I digress.

I'm just thinking out loud here, but I'll give it a shot. That armrest has a little hole on either side where the screw / clip should be. All you really have to do is find something to shove in there to secure it, and be sure that it's in enough that it doesn't fall right back out. Off the top of my head, you could use a slightly thicker, but short and stubby screw to bite into the plastic on both, but I'd be careful.

Personally, if I were you, I'd just hunt around for those little clips and screws.

[diabolus]

Thanks for the suggestion Skippy, I did that for a few days. I just went to Lowes and took a quick look in the automotive drawer while I was there. I picked up a package of #8 wide "speed nuts", item #881244. I also picked up matching black screws in the same drawer. I figured for $2.50 or so I'd see if it works. I pulled up with force and it didn't budge, it seems nice and secure. So far so good!

[EHuntress]

Broken Latch...

The plastic on the lid that enters into the base broke. If it was just the mounting portion,I could fix that.

Any ideas on how to fix or make a new latch? I have keys to lock mine!!! But no latch to secure the locking mechanism to.