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14+ Rear Seat Delete?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by Glennjermin, Jun 30, 2020.

  1. Jun 30, 2020 at 12:51 PM
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    I was wondering if anyone has done a 40%/60%/100% rear seat delete on their 3rd Gen Tundra. I am very interested in doing a 40% seat delete to accommodate 2x 5gal nato water cans and a Yeti Cooler.
     
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    I run a 40% delete with a front runner 11gal
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    Oh that is nice! Were you able to add any tie downs? Did you remove the firewall? Anything else or just remove the seat?
     
  4. Jun 30, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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    That bungee does nothing besides make me feel better it’s screwed to the platform a few times.
     
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    It is just the seat. That is Baltic birch you can install tie downs where ever you want. In front of the water container is a compartment that I keep bungees, zip ties, NOCO, shackles etc.
     
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    I just lined up the wood and used the factory hardware after countersinking
     
  7. Jun 30, 2020 at 2:03 PM
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    That is awesome! I didnt realize that the front was a storage compartment. Very simple design, exactly what I am looking for. Is your platform the same height as your existing seats?
     
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    Kind of... minus the .75” height difference if that makes sense?
    Yeah compartment is just a few 2x4 with a hinge. I will take pics later for you to get an idea.
     
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    It does make sense. I would really appreciate the pictures. I definitely need the inspiration. What made you want to do a 40%?
     
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    40/60/100 here for dogs to have room. Each seat section could be put back in as needed. This is basic test run version, plan on doing a second setup with storage options.20200509_183943.jpg 20200510_105435.jpg
     
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    I have a kiddo so he’s on the 60% side and someone can sit next to him and point out cool stuff when on the trails.
    It was designed for my dog originally like above, but she’s old and the travel is too hard on her now.
     
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    Nice! That is super cool. I had an idea about using some aluminum square stock to create a platform. I know that yours is pretty light weight, I am just trying to think of other ideas other than wood.
     
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    Thanks, it was super easy. The hole in the side is to run USB if I need to charge on the run.
     
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    I was thinking about doing a permanent 40%, but I dont know if I I should. I was planning on doing a 40% platform with a net or some sort of "hog wire/hog fence" so that I can attach stuff to it. I have three dogs and I don't know if 60% will allow the dogs to be comfortable. Do you keep yours in there?
     
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    Beautiful labs, Tim!
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    I started working on my 40% seat delete. I have been working on a mock up on a piece of paper. Finally pulled the trigger to remove the seat, take measurements, then take more measurements then finally I will post pictures when it is done.
     
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    What material?
     
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    I am using aluminum square tubing for the base, 1/2” ply wood with poplar on top of the ply wood.
     

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