Armrest cup holder for 2012?

Phylodog · Sep 5, 2013

The fold down cup holders in my 2012 are crap. If I put a cup of any size in them it rubs on the lower portion if the dash. I've already got several fine scratches on the dash from it.

I've found an add on cup holder for 2008 & earlier models that has a tab that locks under the armrest lid. Has anyone found anything similar for the 4th gens? Any other ideas?

nvexpress13 · Sep 5, 2013

Get the arm rest from a '13 it has 3 cupholders built into it.

Corbin · Sep 5, 2013

nvexpress13 said:
Get the arm rest from a '13 it has 3 cupholders built into it.

^ Exactly. If you happen to go this route and order one, be sure to specify auto trans., as the 2013 manual trans. armrest will be same as what you already have (no cup holders).

Phylodog · Sep 6, 2013

I saw a couple of those for sale on eBay but wasn't sure if they'd be a direct bolt on or not.

Corbin · Sep 7, 2013

They are a direct swap, besides for some wiring. It will be required to undo some of the upholstery to disconnect the wiring from inside the armrest.

Phylodog · Sep 7, 2013

Thanks Corbin. My current armrest doesn't have any power to it so I'm not sure if I even have the connections I'd need to hook up the USB & 12V connectors if I bought one from a '13.

Corbin · Sep 8, 2013

True, I didn't even consider that fact even though I have an express, haha. Well you may consider running at least the 12v if you do a swap.

cajun87 · Sep 12, 2013

the only complaint i have about the armrest with the cup holders is that it sits lower than than the 12's with out. I don't know what it is maybe its a shallower storage space but i find myself reaching farther from the armrest to the wheel on my 13 than i do on my 12.

Phylodog · Sep 17, 2013

I ended up ordering this one: Dodge Ram Cup Holder for '03-'05, '06-'09 Non-Sport trucks.-Geno's Garage

It showed up today and I just installed it according to the directions. It was a pretty straight forward install but still wouldn't latch, even after I shimmed the latch as recommended. I ended up removing some material from the cup holder around the latch release handle and that did the trick.

Not as nice as a factory unit but better than any other aftermarket options I could find. I'm pleased with it.

sausec17 · Sep 17, 2013

what is that compartment below the middle seat? ive never seen that

Phylodog · Sep 17, 2013

It's a relatively useless little tray they put in the cheap models. (I have a Tradesman)

sausec17 · Sep 17, 2013

strange, figured my express would have it then. separate piece from the seat?

5hole · Sep 17, 2013

Its bolted to the floor. My express didn't have one so I bought it and just wedged it to the middle portion of the seat. Wanted to be able to remove it if I had a middle passenger up front. It sits pretty tight.

Phylodog · Sep 17, 2013

It appears to be a separate piece but I haven't really looked all that close. It has a rubber insert that fits into it and there are two screws under it. I assume that's all that's holding it in place.

Corbin · Sep 17, 2013

Phylodog said:
It's a relatively useless little tray they put in the cheap models. (I have a Tradesman)

Actually, if you have a 4-door cab with 40/20/40 front seats and auto transmission, you will have the tray. This tray covers a duct union for the rear climate control vents.

The new cupholders look good!

garner · Sep 22, 2013

Corbin said:
^ Exactly. If you happen to go this route and order one, be sure to specify auto trans., as the 2013 manual trans. armrest will be same as what you already have (no cup holders).

No manual transmission in the 1500s, only the heavy duty. So if the dealer did a search by vin or trim level then there would be no issue

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