2005 Armrest extension hinge help

Infarct · 04-18-2005, 01:36 AM

I sold my 2005 armrest extension and ordered a reg armrest from Subaruparts.com. Subaru told me that I could reuse the hinge but the mounting holes are 3/8" off on the lid. The lid is 2" on center and the console is 2 3/8" on center. I was hoping someone has downgraded armrests on the 2005 and could verify parts for me.
Thanks,
Kevin

rockD · 04-18-2005, 04:25 AM

I had an extended armrest downgraded to regular armrest. The mounting holes are the same.

***Datadatum*** · 04-18-2005, 07:06 AM

Er - I think the mounting holes on the body are the same, but the mounting holes on the armrest are different. (???)

I don't believe you can reuse the hinge, only the screws. When I swapped mine out ("downgrade from extension to lid), the hinge appeared different on both.

04-18-2005, 10:38 AM

You should get a new hinge when you get the new arm rest. The screw holes that mount to the actual console are the same but the ones that conect to the armrest itself are spaced a little differently. I just replaced my standard one with an extended one about two days ago.

RBMike · 04-18-2005, 12:38 PM

I down graded mine (kept hitting my elbow on it) . There is a different hinge like Boost says.

Stang2STI · 04-18-2005, 03:53 PM

I was going to get an extended armrest but the way everyone talks about it is starting to make me think otherwise. Is it that much in the way??? Sorry for the offtopic question.

***Datadatum*** · 04-18-2005, 04:33 PM

Stang2STI - It depends on your psysiology. Go try one out at the dealer or in a friend's car.

tcruzer · 04-18-2005, 06:03 PM

My car came with the extension but I needed a second regular one to mount an extinguisher to on track days. When I went to the parts dept at my local dealer they simply gave me a free one (Hinge attached) that they took off a new car they upgraded. You may find that your local dealer has little use for the original ones they take off and will do the same for you. BTW the part of the hinge that attaches to the armrest itself is different in the two designs.

good luck,
Tony

felo3769 · 04-18-2005, 06:32 PM

anyone want to trade their stock one for the extension?

Infarct · 04-18-2005, 08:12 PM

Thanks for the reply guys... Anyone have the part number for the hinge?
Kevin

04-18-2005, 01:36 AM	#1
Infarct Junior STI Driver Car: 2005 STI Location: Seville, Ohio Posts: 68 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	2005 Armrest extension hinge help I sold my 2005 armrest extension and ordered a reg armrest from Subaruparts.com. Subaru told me that I could reuse the hinge but the mounting holes are 3/8" off on the lid. The lid is 2" on center and the console is 2 3/8" on center. I was hoping someone has downgraded armrests on the 2005 and could verify parts for me. Thanks, Kevin This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-18-2005, 08:12 PM	#10
Infarct Junior STI Driver Car: 2005 STI Location: Seville, Ohio Posts: 68 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for the reply guys... Anyone have the part number for the hinge? Kevin This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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04-18-2005, 04:25 AM	#2
rockD Professional STI Driver Fav Mod: camber plates Posts: 470 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	I had an extended armrest downgraded to regular armrest. The mounting holes are the same.

04-18-2005, 07:06 AM	#3
*Datadatum* 100% More Wingless Car: 05 STi + 08 OBXT Fav Mod: baby seats Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,891 IWSTI Addict since: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Er - I think the mounting holes on the body are the same, but the mounting holes on the armrest are different. (???) I don't believe you can reuse the hinge, only the screws. When I swapped mine out ("downgrade from extension to lid), the hinge appeared different on both.

04-18-2005, 10:38 AM	#4
BOOST Guest Posts: n/a	You should get a new hinge when you get the new arm rest. The screw holes that mount to the actual console are the same but the ones that conect to the armrest itself are spaced a little differently. I just replaced my standard one with an extended one about two days ago.

04-18-2005, 12:38 PM	#5
RBMike The Next Petter Solberg Posts: 931 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I down graded mine (kept hitting my elbow on it) . There is a different hinge like Boost says.

04-18-2005, 03:53 PM	#6
Stang2STI Professional STI Racer Car: 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Rare USDM SUBARU letters on trunk Location: Autozone Posts: 642 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I was going to get an extended armrest but the way everyone talks about it is starting to make me think otherwise. Is it that much in the way??? Sorry for the offtopic question.

04-18-2005, 04:33 PM	#7
*Datadatum* 100% More Wingless Car: 05 STi + 08 OBXT Fav Mod: baby seats Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,891 IWSTI Addict since: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Stang2STI - It depends on your psysiology. Go try one out at the dealer or in a friend's car.

04-18-2005, 06:03 PM	#8
tcruzer Amateur STI Driver Car: Silver '05 STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 13 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	My car came with the extension but I needed a second regular one to mount an extinguisher to on track days. When I went to the parts dept at my local dealer they simply gave me a free one (Hinge attached) that they took off a new car they upgraded. You may find that your local dealer has little use for the original ones they take off and will do the same for you. BTW the part of the hinge that attaches to the armrest itself is different in the two designs. good luck, Tony

04-18-2005, 06:32 PM	#9
felo3769 Senior STI Driver Posts: 318 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	anyone want to trade their stock one for the extension?