got a broken latch on my 99' too. Velcro sounds good, magnets sound better. But im looking for a way to put a lock on. Running a usb intput to there so I can have a hard drive running straight to my head unit. Anyone put a lock on theirs?

 

U could make the lock in the same spot as the latch and it would lock right were the latch clipped

 

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=10316131247
Why dont all u guys just buy a new latch

 

For what it is... that's too much money. Plus its going to break again anyways. I'd pay 40 bucks for a replacement if it were made of metal instead of plastic.

 

Mine hasnt broken in 23years so im sure it would last awhile if u replaced it

 

89 latch workin sweet.

 

That's gotta be a record. Lol

 

Still works like new

 

Broken here too. Need to get it fixed, I feel like the lid hinges are going to go next when I put my arm on it.

 

Mine broke because of a 275 lb kid I was giving rides too regularly. One day, pop! ... sigh ...

 

Like 12 bucks on ebay and u can have it fixed

 

23 years is a record? I have it beat mine is an 87 and latch still works just fine for me

 

I made a metal base mount to replace the plastic one that always breaks so that the console won't move around when I put my elbow down on it.

 

Honestly, you guys ever consider changing the lid itself to the Grand Cherokee version. Quick, cheap fix IF you can find it in the JY, but once all said and done you also have cup holders for the rear passengers! And if I remember correctly a thicker cushioned lid...I came across this write-up a month or two ago in one of the few communities I'm registered to. Let me see if I can find it.

Edit* - After a quick google search, I found it hear in the forums! Here's the link...
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/arm-rest-mod-44532/

V/r,
-awsgrayrd.

 

You would still have to modify that to make the latch work. Read the original thread op said the only thing that doesn't work is the latch. I will say it looks good though.