I have the Smittybilt (all steel) console in my '95 YJ below ($89.99):
Amazon.com: Smittybilt 31715 Denim Black Security Floor Console: Automotive
...and here it is installed in my Jeep:
I may be wrong, but I seem to recall that Wrangler (or one like it) being raffled off to support a military/veterans charity, independence day, veterans day...or something like that.
My memory bank is low on funds at the moment! :(
University of Texas (Longhorn) orange isn't bad. Even though I am a Texas Christian University (Horned Frog) alum...I don't care much for purple either.
Anyway, the color of a Jeep won't make it perform any better. :shades:
FYI...That little rubber fill plug found on many Dana 35's may also need to be replaced if it is not sealing properly. That part cost me $8.00 at the Jeep dealer.
Nice write-up, Terry!