Jeep YJ Cupholder

The idea behind this model is to provide a simple mounting interface for Jeep YJ windshield brackets. I've included a cupholder big enough to fit a large syrofoam cup from a gas station, although good cupholder design goes a lot deeper than you might realise, and while blessed with the kind of autism that makes me really engage with Technology Connections videos, I DEEPLY disliked trying to make a good cupholder, so this is a "passable" attempt.

Anyway, the goal is for the end user to create their own designs, such as GoPro or phone mounts (or perhaps a better cupholder...) using the male mounting interface, or just use the included cupholder, which works fine enough.

Printing

This design is broken up into multiple peices so the mount can be printed on its back and the cupholder printed upright. Due to the leverage forces involved, I recommend thicker walls and 25% or higher sparse infill. The toleraces are tight by design, so the highest resolution possible is neccessary.*

*Translation: "I'm bad at this."

Installation and Assembly

Before installing, be sure the mounting bracket and cupholder can slide together fairly easily, they will need to cool completely first. For Install, you'll need a T40 bit, a ratchet, and a long extension.

1. (Optional) Stick the cupholder in the refridgerator for 15-30 minutes. This will cause it to shrink a bit and loosen the tollerances

2. Unbolt the windshield bracket

3. Place the mounting plate on top of the metal bracket

4. Bolt the two back in place loosely, metal plate to windshield, plastic towards driver (You all know how this works.)

5. Ensure everything is aligned how you want, then tighten fully to 35 in-lbs (4 Newton-meters)

6. Get the cupholder out of the fridge (ya freak) and immediately slide it into the top of the mount.

For better fitment of cans and bottles, line the inside of the cupholder with some foam tape.

If you're trendy like me and want to fit your Owala bottle, take about an inch (2.5cm) off of the top of the cupholder, but be aware that the bottle WILL touch the windshield.

ALL BOLTS IN A VEHICLE HAVE A TORQUE VALUE! This bracket has a torque value of 35 in-lbs OR 4 Newton-meters, which may crush the cupholder mount. FAILURE TO FULLY TIGHTEN THESE BOLTS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH! USE YOUR DISCRESSION AND AT YOUR OWN RISK! (Although these Jeeps absolutely will kill you in a crash regardless, and it will hurt for the duration. As always, enjoy!)