Tundra Double Cab Partial Seat Delete + Fridge Platform Build

Just wanted to share a custom fridge mount I built for the rear seat area of my Tundra Double Cab. It holds my Iceco APL35 perfectly with room to spare, and the front passenger seat still fully reclines.


This project started with one main goal: keep it clean and reversible.

- No cutting, drilling, or permanent mods.

- I used only factory mounting points from the original seat.


I’ve always liked the @goosegear seat delete kits, but they don’t sell just the 40% section — you have to buy the 60% side first. I still wanted to retain two rear seats so I could carry passengers or my two dogs when camping, so Goose Gear wasn’t a viable option.


With this setup, I can run the fridge full-time, still seat two rear passengers, or fold that side down for the dogs — super flexible without giving up space or usability.


Mounting breakdown:

- The rear panel is bolted to the factory car seat tether point (behind the headrest).

- The platform base mounts directly to the OEM seat brackets — I removed the rubber pads and used 5/16” bolts in the factory holes.

- Everything is completely reversible — no damage or permanent changes.

- I carpeted the wood using sub box carpet for a clean, OEM-like finish.

- I added a metal MOLLE panel (Amazon special), using 1/2” spacers to offset it from the rear panel for easy gear mounting.

 

Also perfectly first a dog bed for long road trips!

 

Thats a damn clean build. I've considered something similar if I ever go back to a plain camper shell instead of my OVRLND.

Do you have a specific link to that molle panel? Been wanting to add one behind the seats since doing the "fold down" mod.

Solid work!

 

I have a bed setup in my camper shell, which is why I needed the fridge mounted up front for easier access. Here’s a link to the panel I used—it’s originally designed for the back seat of a Ford F-150, but it’s a solid, well-built metal MOLLE panel. It is a bit pricey, so I’ll also include a similar, more budget-friendly option.

$80 SZYANG Seat Back Molle Panel Compatible with 2015-2024 Ford F-150 Seat Back Organizers Molle Tactical Truck Organizer Replacement for 2015-2024 Ford F150 Accessories(1PC)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1VGPYR3

$39 TACNEX Rigid MOLLE Panel for Car Seat Back Organizer Vehicle EDC Tactical Gear Holder Pouch Holster Mount Rack Modular Storage Plate Auto Interior Accessories for Truck Pickup SUV Van

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYJT6H4J

 

I have a camper on my truck too, and it's nice to have the fridge in the cab because it's just noisy. I like what you did. I wish the 60/40 setup is in reverse because that's where my son sits. I may take out the 60 side though, because it's rare that I have someone else other than him in the back. That would make so much room back there.

 

Neither of my dipshit dogs would chill in the back though. The frenchie(wife's dog) rides in her lap mostly, or her own carseat/bed, and my Springer Spaniel rests with her head on the center console or watches out the window the entire ride.

 

One of mine uses it all the time, the other is too nosy looking out the window the whole time .

 

Did you keep the jack and tool pouch in the same spot? Still have access to it or no?

 

Yes there’s still access to the old jack and tool. I didn’t want to have to cut out the old jack mount because it’s riveted into the floor of the truck so I just left it all.

 

Why does that rear seat compartment remind me of a cargo plane! Such a good boah in the rear seat! Mine sleeps in the same bed! Looks great!

 

Nice work man, there aren't many double cab seat delete partial/full builds out there so its good to see.

You've inspired me to share mine. I finished this up a few months back also with similar goals but ditched the seats for a full delete, main goal was to have loads of storage without impacting the pups headroom. I did however cut the jack holder out

Still gotta add a molle and led strip on the underside of the overhang on the wall plus topper for the platform to make it comfy and easy to brush off

 

That’s a super clean build! I like how you implemented the sub there as well.

 

That does looks excellent! Mine's more uh, what's the word...rustic? I just took rear seat off and keep microwave and tool boxes there. Excellent area to keep everything dry if you dont haul passengers!(and besides, I can carry two up front)

 

Does the bottom storage slide out like a drawer? Super clean set up.

 

Thank you my friend, the sub was an experiment but it turned out pretty well and sounds great. Like your setup its all removable but just in an order and 6 bolts

Also if you ever remove all the seats for some reason, I recommend adding sound proofing behind the rubber sound barrier, it knocks down the cab noise quite a bit.

 

Sound deadening is actually my next big project I think. Would you say just starting off with the back panel makes a big difference?

 

Thanks!

Yep, a draw on each side for quick access. The only kicker is that the draw width is limited by how thick the door card is but there isn't much you can do about that.

 

Right, I see what you mean. Good point. The door doesn't fully open 90 degrees. I would've built it and forgotten that and it would hit the door while opening. Measure twice cut once!

 

Totally

If you take the seats out it’s loud, sounds like a window is open! Once I added the foil matting and then closed cell over the top, then the factor plastic sheet and it cut the sound by 50-60%, then after adding the wall it was notable quieter than it was pre delete, so if you put back seats it will be even quieter.

I’ve also done all the doors, floor and really considering the roof but I’m not that motivated to mess with the headliner atm.

 

haha right! When mocking it up I was like what the hell am i going to do with a 20” wide draw but its not so bad. I considered modifying the door stops to get a full ‘open’ but instead made the top front cubbies to make up for it. Its been solid so far.

Once i get the lighting in, probably stash an inverter behind the wall I’ll do a little write up.