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So I'm an idiot: What exactly is this mod? I've been staring at the pictures trying to figure out what this "rear seat fold down" mod is lol.

 

I'm wondering the same thing

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It's a useful mod for people who like to mount amps to the back wall. Out of the way, yet can still fold the seat back down to adjust easily.

That's what I'm doing it for, my amps are under the seat now, kinda in the way.

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RoadWins Enthusiast

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So I'm an idiot: What exactly is this mod? I've been staring at the pictures trying to figure out what this "rear seat fold down" mod is lol.

 

Ok, On the new crew cabs the bottom of the seat will fold up. When this happens the back of the seat moves up but the back will not fold forward. By cutting the 2 tabs, When you fold the bottom up, it releases the tabs and allows the back to fold down allowing access behind the rear seat. I will post some pics to show you.

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The pictures good a example of how much to trim. When you see yours in person, it will all make sense...

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SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

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Ok, On the new crew cabs the bottom of the seat will fold up. When this happens the back of the seat moves up but the back will not fold forward. By cutting the 2 tabs, When you fold the bottom up, it releases the tabs and allows the back to fold down allowing access behind the rear seat. I will post some pics to show you.

 

Ah ok that makes sense. Thanks for the clarification :)

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So I'm an idiot: What exactly is this mod? I've been staring at the pictures trying to figure out what this "rear seat fold down" mod is lol.

 

Seat in normal position

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Seat bottom folded up. This is all that is available without the mod.

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Both seat an back folding forward.

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Seat Back folded all the way down on the seat bottom.

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SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

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Seat in normal position

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Seat bottom folded up. This is all that is available without the mod.

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Both seat an back folding forward.

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Seat Back folded all the way down on the seat bottom.

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Now I get it. Thanks for the pictures. I can see how that is beneficial now.

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Any idea on how much you cut off?

Any idea on how much you cut off?

 

I folded the bottom up then reached behind the the seat back and marked the tab. It looks to be about 2 and 5/16 inches.

 

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I would mark then cut. Not sure how standard this is. Yours may be set slightly lower or higher.

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Agreed, I have years of research and development, along with prototype, there is nothing that shows strength/durability loss. The seat would have to fold up in such a fashion, I don't believe that it could happen with a human in the seat.

 

I agree. I have years as an accident reconstruction expert. It would take a crash that would probably be unsurvivable before that tab could come loose with the seat down. i.e. buckling of the rear or bottom of the cab.

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Seat in normal position

attachicon.gifSeat Mod 8.jpg

 

Seat bottom folded up. This is all that is available without the mod.

attachicon.gifSeat Mod 9.jpg

 

Both seat an back folding forward.

attachicon.gifSeat Mod 10.jpg

 

Seat Back folded all the way down on the seat bottom.

attachicon.gifSeat Mod 11.jpg

 

i didn't even know my seat could fold forward at all

Crstfr Enthusiast

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Seat in normal position

attachicon.gifSeat Mod 8.jpg

 

Seat bottom folded up. This is all that is available without the mod.

attachicon.gifSeat Mod 9.jpg

 

Both seat an back folding forward.

attachicon.gifSeat Mod 10.jpg

 

Seat Back folded all the way down on the seat bottom.

attachicon.gifSeat Mod 11.jpg

 

not sure what the purpose of that is.... for accessing amps or something>?

Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

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i didn't even know my seat could fold forward at all

not sure what the purpose of that is.... for accessing amps or something>?

They can, after the mod. But I'm with Crstfr, why and for what purpose?

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