Under seat storage

I didn’t take pictures as I did it, but here it is. I also put the cell booster in there.

 

2-3”. It was enough space to our a Pelican 1170 under the seat. It sticks up about an inch. I just lay my Husky floor liner over it.

 

What tires and leveling are you running?

 

@Firefed22 , Cooper AT3 XLT. 2 sizes up from OEM; 275/65/20. Leveling is Rough Country 3/1.5

 

Installed the ESP longbox, and rather disappointed.

Install is pretty straightforward, but if slightly off, then the box sits proud of the carpet and causes problems locking the seats back in place. So then you have to play with it until it either magically works, or somehow space the seats higher. Definitely not ideal.

 

For those making this change, can you explain what the floor thickness looks like. In the pictures, it looks like there is 2-4 inches of wasted space beneath the seats based on the pictures? You are cutting through the carpet and then at least 2 inches of insulation? Exactly how deep are you able to carve out to add these changes? 2 inches, 4 inches? More? Just to be sure, you are not cutting through any sheet metal? Correct? I've never liked the step in the rear seat for a CrewMax. I'm surprised there is that much space below the carpets to cut out and fill with various containers. Is it really that simple? Is there anything you have to move out of the way? Thanks.

 

There is no cutting of ANY sheet metal whatsoever. The cutting of the foam insulation is approx four inches. Yes it is really this simple.

For all intents and purposes, the foam can be purchased separately from the stealership to reverse this mod. However, the carpet would have to be patched in, replaced or just covered up with those slick looking floor liners that cover the whole under seat area.



My son gladly helped cut out the foam and complete the vacuuming duties.

 

OK, great. Those pictures help a bunch. I'm amazed they didn't try to use the space with some factory option. Looks like you have some great help. Way to teach them while they are young!

 

Now I see why you are always offering help, Matt! You farm it out to child labor!

 

Oh dear sweet Adam...

Did you happen to get yours done yet? I know a great crew that does great work! The offer still stands, by the way.

 

Yes, I agree with you on that there definitely could have been some sort of option from the factory. Every one of my mods, that have been done so far, have included some awesome helpers or um child laborers, per @AzureNightmare.

 

I have not. I haven't been able to get the shop time. They've been hit pretty hard with the plague, unfortunately.

Nothing but admiration here, Matt. I am glad that we can enjoy the mods, or lack of mods on my part, and crack jokes as well.

 

I have the Tuffy box arriving Saturday. I'll be sure to take some pics. DC though

 

I'm new to the Tundra world, so I'm a little confused about this. I have under rear seat storage from the factory. I'm guessing that this is not on all trim levels then?

 

That is standard on Double Cabs. Crewmax does not have under seat storage regardless of trim.

 

That makes sense then, thank you. I find it odd that the bigger cab is the one that doesn't offer it.

 

You're not the only one! You guys get under seat storage and we get roll down rear windows. The bigger surprise for me is that over the years it wasn't added. Still, the ESP options are a solution that most are ok with.

 

I think we are all amazed that Toyota would install thick slabs of styrofoam under that seat instead of a simple storage insert, especially in a CrewMax.

This was among my first mods and one of the most practical.

 

Reach out to @havasubud on here - he's the owner of ESP.

 

You have the full-length box or the thee-compartment one?

 

This was my second mod. I bought once and cried once.

I have the long box and totally love it!

 

So from here...


to here....


What happened to the two frame supports in the middle?

 

ESP provides two new seat supports to accommodate the long box. You have to pop out your seats and the old brackets. That's also part of why the long box is as expensive as it is.

 

Too bad pics weren't included. I'm a visual learner and curious of the method they incorporated.
Appreciate the quick response.

 

ESP has videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQs26WvZck4

 

I ordered one yesterday. I used promo code tundras.com and saved $20. It arrives next Thursday. I can't wait!

 

I was a little too slow with searching for a pic... however, my arch-nemesis or um, I mean friend, Adam @AzureNightmare already beat me to the punch and provided you the info. Here are a few pics anyway... you can barely see the flat, replacement seat rails...

please let me know if you have any additional questions.

 

Just one, and I probably should direct this to the production guys, which is... vehicles with a push button start have a sensor in the cut out area so do these long box units have adaptive spacing for this sensor?