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Rear seats delete 1st gen

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 03taco, Sep 23, 2022.

  1. Sep 23, 2022 at 11:20 PM
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    03taco

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    Hello everyone,

    I have a double cab taco and am looking for suggestions of deleting the rear bench. Have a few ideas in mind wondering if anyone else did it and how.
     
  2. Sep 24, 2022 at 7:50 AM
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    I made this awhile back. It's nice having dry secure storage for tools etc.

    20201031_161119.jpg
     
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  3. Sep 24, 2022 at 12:17 PM
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    What did you use for the materials
     
  4. Sep 24, 2022 at 12:50 PM
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    Box and drawers are plywood with rubber sheet. The face of drawers and brackets/mounts are steel and the legs for the extension are aluminum. Trim is pvc.
     
  5. Sep 24, 2022 at 12:53 PM
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    got it like the idea might just might make the drawers little smaller
     
  6. Sep 24, 2022 at 1:11 PM
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    Do a search there is at least one existing rear seat delete thread.
     
  7. Sep 24, 2022 at 1:43 PM
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    Thx
     
  8. Sep 24, 2022 at 1:44 PM
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    But mostly for 2nd and 3rd gen
     
  9. Sep 24, 2022 at 3:36 PM
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    Holy shit that is nice!
     
  10. Sep 24, 2022 at 3:56 PM
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    Maybe goosegear makes something?
     
  11. Sep 24, 2022 at 4:21 PM
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  12. Sep 24, 2022 at 4:30 PM
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    They're definitely taller than I want, but I wanted to be able to put all the tools and parts I'd need on the trail. For extended camping trips they're great for putting a case of water and whatever else you want easily accessible. At some point I'll be making another set about half the height.

    Thanks!
     
  13. Sep 24, 2022 at 5:19 PM
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    I wish they made something for the 1st gens
     
  14. Sep 24, 2022 at 5:19 PM
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  15. Sep 24, 2022 at 6:27 PM
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    Are you looking for a manufactured part or diy? There are no diy 1st gen "rear seat deletes" as far as I know. So 1st, 2nd 3rd or whatever vehicle doesn't matter, just inspiration, gotta make it yourself.
     
  16. Sep 24, 2022 at 6:40 PM
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    I know that there is no ready to go kits. Asking for ideas from 1st gen owners.
     

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