Access cab owners:

I did precisely what you want to do... I took absolutely everything out of there, including the lap belts. Unbolted the console, took out the absurd stock sub-woofer, took out the seats and headrests. Of course all of that left some open holes in the plastic interior panel. I salvaged a similar color plastic piece from the dealer's trash (old door panel) and cut covers for the holes, which I glued on from the back of the panel. Looks just fine. I cut a nice piece of carpet to cover the back, and now it's much more practical.

When you pull out the console, it will leave an open spot in the center of the back "bench", but that will cover easily with a small piece of plywood between the two plastic compartment doors. The carpet covers it all.

I just stuck all that stuff in a box and it can be bolted back in if I sell the truck or whatever.

 

sounds interesting, post some pics

 

I fold them down,bought a husky liner,and haul a bunch of tools around.

I don't know if they are still making the form fitted liners that fit over the seats when they are folded down.

 

I keep the headrests down and seats usually down. I use the storage under the seats and the center console back there.

 

Found it.

http://www.automotiveconcepts.net/products/Husky_Liners-Floor_Mats-9935.html


Toyota Tacoma 2005 - 2009 Husky Liners Cargo Area Liner Description

• Cargo Liner
• w/2nd Seat Folded Down
• Black
• Custom Fit To Your Vehicle
• Resists Most Chemicals
• Non-Slip Surface
• Prevents Stains And Soils
• Tough And Durable Rubber Material
• Guaranteed Not To Crack Or Break
• Minimal Shifting
• Installs Easily In Seconds

 

Just a piece of plywood on top of two wooded boxes nothing is held down so I can lift the plywood and get to the hatches. I covered the plywood with some gray carpet.

 

I keep my seats folded down. On the driver side under the seat I have a tool kit, tow rope and tie dies ect. in the under seat storage, then on the passenger side I have my air comp/Battery Jumpstarter and an emergency kit.

 

Here is what I did and my 95 lb golden retriever has certified my work.



Same idea as the one posted above by maineah, I use two concrete boxes to support my plywood. A bath towel is stapled to the plywood and a bathroom mat is on top for cushion. Really like the carpeted idea, very nice and clean work.

 

Wow, you guys! Thanks for the pics! I'm getting some good ideas and it seems like I don't have to rip things out! Do any of you happen to have a pic of what it looks like under there to support the board?

 

Switched over to pre-09 version. Drivers side is folded forward for the flat surface. Rarely, if ever, has anyone sat there. I've had friends sit behind the passenger off road and on fairly long road trips. They know what is in store should they decide to come along. I've sat back there too. Not super comfortable but I didn't buy an access cab to taxi people around. Maybe if there was a DCLB with the OR option.

 

I originally wanted a DC but frankly it was too expensive. This truck was a gift so I chose the one with the lowest negotiated price. So at this point I'm trying to make due. My neighbor has the older ones with the bench seat and it seems like you can do more with his. *sigh* Hey, I'm lucky to get what I did and I love it. I just want to be able to make it more versatile for my needs.

 

I don't use the back seat:

 

BINGO!! Storage above and under, perfect!! A new project ahead of me for my vacation.

Ummm.......do you happen to have the measurements still?

Thanks so much!!

 

The access cab was the only option for me when buying my tacoma. I don't like the look of the double cab. Imo they should have stuck with the pre-09 rear seat setup, way more useful.

 

I looked at the '08 and liked the setup. Didn't even look at the back of the '10 when I bought it. I knew that I wanted to go from a regular cab ('06) to the access cab.

I made amends to suit my needs.

 

Ask and you will receive. Pretty much lucked out my first try. Upper legs fit just outside the seat sides on the ledge and the lower legs sit just inside the sill.

 

Tru dat.

 

What I have done. It was thrown together in 4 hours, so its getting redone this winter, but just an idea because I didnt want to lose my back seat

 

mine is fulled wif boom boom can squeeze a small dog or 7year old back there wit em

 

Ya agreed on the old interior. It is about 100x as functional.



Folds right down into a platform. Bunch of storage. (I keep my jack stuff, jumper cables, winch controller cable, several other things in there). Passenger seat folds into a table like platform.

I throw a blanket thing over the platform and dog goes back there no problem. Great design for an access cab IMO. As someone mentioned I bought the access cab so I don't have to taxi people around.

Maybe you can find someone with the old interior who will swap parts with you. I saw a lot of people talking about wanting the later interior for some reason, so good chance you could find someone.