Starting my rear build

[J Tosh Reed]

Ok step 1, removing the 3rd row seats. Came out pretty easily in less than a half hour. Next step to build the drawers and fold our bed system.

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[Brandon Harvey]

nice start, that really opened it up. What kind of rig is this?

 

[J Tosh Reed]

nice start, that really opened it up. What kind of rig is this?

2011 4runner SR5.
Seats weighed in just under 100lbs, so freed up some weight. Gave another five inches of height clearance too.


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[J Tosh Reed]

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So I've decided I'm going to use these points (where the 3rd row seats were mounted) to mount the cabinet to the body of the 4runner, just for a bit extra stability

 

[J Tosh Reed]

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I decided to go with 5/8" thick fir plywood for the base. Going to build the cabinet on top. Drilled the holes shown above to mount it to the points corresponding on the body.

 

[J Tosh Reed]

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Got the basic shell of the cabinet together. This is going to fit really well. Back seats still fit up or down. The cabinet is nice and snug so far. Next step is to build the drawers. I'm going with 24" full extension pullouts. Hopefully going to add some other features to this as well. Will keep you all posted!

 

[AG Sheep]

Any idea on what you are going to wrap it in? Marine carpet or bed liner?

 

[J Tosh Reed]

I think I am going to upholster it with a dark grey carpet so it matches the rest of the interior

 

[J Tosh Reed]

Here we go! Step 2 complete.
2 drawer installation complete. Lined with water resistant carpet that was the closest colour match I could find. I have a second piece that attatches for when I want to extend out as a full bed. But this will be my every day setup.

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