Explorer full length floor console in 93–97 regular cab questions

[BobSacamano]

Grabbed a decent looking console with the dash and floor bracket. After removing the seats, I laid it down on the floor and noticed because of the little ledge in the back of the cab where the bottle jack sits it was too long. So I cut the bottom part off and removed the cupholders. Now it fits, but there is still very little room to remove it if I needed to because of the floor bracket that the tabs fit into. There would be not enough room for it to slide back. I was wondering if anyone has done this and could maybe give me advice on what they did. I could probably figure it out, but if someone has done it, it would save me some time! I think the 98+ regular cabs may have been a little bit longer and it wasn’t an issue. Thanks!

 

[SenorNoob]

I think the 98+ regular cabs may have been a little bit longer and it wasn’t an issue.

I've always heard 3 inches longer.

Any way it could be re-engineered not need to slide back to come out? Maybe even some very strong magnetic mounts on that end?