ESP Crewmax storage install with Weather Tech Full Length Install

The ESP under seat storage for Crewmax is awesome. Should be factory on every Crewmax. Shame on Toyota for killing the Crewmax storage beginning in 2014. Anyway, I searched this website and didn't see anything on this specific install. In my situation, I wanted the full depth Weather Tech floor mat in the back, as my kids regularly deposited mud, grass, food, etc. between where the Weather Tech floor liner ended and the carpet began on my 2013 Crewmax. So, I nervously took a plethora of knives to my carpet and foam on a brand new $50k truck to install the storage bin(s). That install was easy. So now I could only ruin the $100 Weather Tech floor liner that runs really far under the back seat(s). With a lot of measuring and a high level of caution, I was able to trim the Weather Tech floor mat with a utility knife. Now, I have the full length floor liner, and the under seat storage. By the way, don't underestimate how much can be stuffed under the seats as the seat bottoms give a bit. With the exception of my 100ft. fish tape, I've got everything from a 2013 Crewmax with folding and reclining seats into the 2018 Crewmax, and the 2013 was stuffed. One other note, you can reach behind the seats (especially the passenger side) with soft stuff like blankets, coats, etc. I also unzipped the zipper under the seats and stuffed stuff under those too and the seats still lock in place even with everything under them. After stuffing, I did the sit test. I couldn't tell and I weigh 190lbs. Win, win. There is a lot of foam that could still be removed under those large back seats. I'm just not gutsy enough to start hacking.

 

Looks great. You did an awesome job on the install.

 

Nice work! Looks real clean!

 

Looks tight, great job.

 

Good job!

 

Looking good! I still need to order mine

 

Man. You did a great job on this install/ mod

 

That looks awesome. Good job on the install

 

Looking great!

 

Great work... Question--- did you make that cardboard overlay or was it included?

Thanks!
J

 

Superb job!

 

The cardboard template is on the outside of the box that the ESP storage tray ships in. All you have to do is cut out the template.

 

Wanting to do the same; already have the extended Husky Liners. One question, do you have any issues with the rear seats locking into place when you put them down? Did not know if the extra thickness of the liner underneath the ESP storage would cause an issue.

Great writeup

 

The thickness of the floor liner will not be an issue. I've got stuff sticking 2+ inches out of the ESP trays and the seat still locks without any issues. There is a lot more room under those seats than I thought, and the trays are centered in the middle of the seats for the most part, giving you even more room.

 

Awesome work..looks great..