Underseat storage

It was an eerie feeling cutting into a brand new truck but it’s such a needed mod. Thanks all!

 

Those are a real good idea ! Will get one this winter when I have some time to install.

 

I want to do this but I’m scared. How idiot proof is using the stencil? What brand is the insert? Thanks

 

Very easy to do once you get over the cold sweats of cutting into a brand new truck; company is ESP. They’re great to deal with

 

Nice work!

 

ESP is the brand. I’ve never done anything like this before but I used a a box cutter to cut thru the carpet, then a drywall knife to cut thru the foam. Very easy. For push button start model, there will be wire exposed under the middle tray, just go slow. If you need pics, let me know.

 

check your local Toyota. Sometime they go on sale. I got mine at a local toyota $50 less than Amazon.

 

It is a pretty straight forward install. For those 2020s with remote lock/unlock be careful when cutting the middle section. There is a module and some wiring underneath this area.

This member discovered the device I was talking about:
https://www.tundras.com/threads/underseat-storage-issue-what-is-this.90514/#post-2278072

 

Looks good OP.

 

That looks really clean, nice work

I waiver between being annoyed at not enough storage space and not wanting to cut into my floor. If I can find a take off tonneau cover, I'd probably just do a box in the bed under that. But interior storage is lacking for sure.

 

I don't think I could bring myself to cut into a new truck, but that looks very nicely done.

 

It’s easier to get over once you have your first scratch…
Or have a friend that has already done it before make the first cut.

 

Lol you guys and cant bring myself to cut its carpet and and styrofoam.... one of my favorite mods i have done.

 

tell me about it. My truck is brand new, 2 weeks old. My wife was freaking out until the final result.

 

I cut using my friend template. But still haven't purchased it. Just using it cut out

 

Man that is nice but like others I’m skeered to cut into a brand new truck

 

how do you I think I feel? Trust me it’s all foam underneath except if yours has push button start, then there is wire under the middle tray.

 

Yep, I got push button start. I see me doing this mod, just gotta get past the newness of it

 

nice job !

would like to see more of that green rig in your avatar - yours ??- details

 

Wow, turned out great!

 

I don't get it, I have a 2018 SR5 extended cab and that comes with storage under the rear seats that run the whole length from left to right with covers that lock , why does the crew cab not come with the same storage? Assuming you have a crew cab.

 

Kinda what I was wondering. Mine came with covered under seat storage bins. Guess it’s an option and not standard equipment.

 

I have a crew max cab "limited" and don't have under seat storage. Ridiculous I tell you.

 

Does your rear window roll all the way down?

Undersear Storage is an easy mod that we can add ourselves to the CM, at a a fraction of the cost Toyota would charge from the factory. We can choose to do it or not do it, on our dime. Many with dogs like the flat area under the seats for dog beds to lay on during road trips.

People say the same thing about: remote start, auto up/down windows, power start, tailgate auto lock, etc etc etc. It all adds up.

 

oh not mine… at the dealer where I bought my CM. Not sure what year but it’s a Land Cruiser.

 

Great job OP! Now we just need to create a mod or aftermarket kit to quick-release rear seatbacks forward so we can store/grab tire irons, umbrellas, fishing poles, baseball bats, etc without the hassle it currently is.

 

Yea like the Tacoma… but I think I’ve read somewhere and there is a kit for it. Have to look again.

 

If there is a kit, I want to know about it!

 

Looks awesome i was thinking of cutting and doing a single 1 though

 

Yea I'm in the same boat I just want to do storage under the big seat in the back and not the little one on the passenger side. I always have a car seat in the passenger rear so can't lift the seat up without removing it.

May just grab a template and cut the one out for the driver side and the one in the middle.