I Found this good write up on removing the center console. It is showing a D2, but it the same for a D1.

www.discovery2.co.uk/Factory Diff Lock

 

Great link. Do you know of any after market consoles? A sturdier one would be great...

 

I think you gonna have to go custom on aftermarket. I have searched but found none
lots for defenders though

 

What's wrong with the console other the the **** brittle plastic they used?

 

I would be curious to hear from wnyone who has installed a switch to the SLABS ECU to toggle the TC on/off while CDL engaged... advantages/disadvantages?

 

huh.. i think engage cdl turn engine off start it back up and tc is off.

 

Say what? Guessing tc is torque converter?

 

Some guys say they like to run CDL and no TC in some types of sand, I cannot provide any feedback as to what it does for them, but that is what I have heard/read.

 

Custom would be fine, if anyone here has the skills....let me know and let's see what it would cost

 

So, the current one that land rover makes is thermo formed. I have a lot of experience producing thermo formed products in China. The mold would be approx 1500-2500. The per piece cost would depend on material(ABS/PVC/Blend), thickness, custom color or not, etc. if we as a land rover community could put a collective order together, I could produce the center console. Also involved is CNC machining(cig lighter hole, shifter holes, etc) as well as sonic welding the cubby section in.

Anyways, not a piece of cake, but not unobtanium.