Back seat on Extended Cabs

Ideeho · September 22, 2003

Ok, this is really getting to me. I want to access behind the back seat's backrest on the extended cab seat in my 2002 GMC Sierra. I know the bottom folds up, but cannot seem to find any means of bringing the backrest forward. Reason being I want to install one of those tool slings back there. My old 98 used to fold two different ways, and I cannot find a dang resource to help me access behind the backrest. Anyone know if this baby comes forward at all?

Wingnut · September 22, 2003

It does.....If you unbolt it, and lift it up about 3 inches.

Sorry man, thats the only way you are getting back there. There are 5 18mm (I think thats the size) nuts holding it in place.

jhm · September 22, 2003

My '01 x-tended cab back seat only lifts up. I checked when I first got it and no way is it meant to fold down. Check your owners manual.

99-2door · September 22, 2003

My '01 x-tended cab back seat only lifts up. I checked when I first got it and no way is it meant to fold down. Check your owners manual.

No, the seat does not fold forward. The seat actually hangs from the back of the cab for support.

Tucson_02Silverado · September 22, 2003

There's a couple of people that have performed a mod on the upper mounts. But I think if you are putting child seats or kids is NOT to modify the brackets.

DSZ71 · September 22, 2003

You'd be better looking for a tool box that mounts under the seat...cause it aint folding down any time soon. Sorry man.

sonjaab · September 23, 2003

I know the rear seat top on the x-cab does not

fold down.

I thought the rear seat back on the crews DOES

fold down.

Anybody know for sure? Or if you can mod the rear

seat back to fold?...............geo

mark w · September 23, 2003

[i know the rear seat top on the x-cab does not

fold down.

I thought the rear seat back on the crews DOES

fold down.

Anybody know for sure? Or if you can mod the rear

seat back to fold?...............geo ]

Yes the crew cab rear seats can fold either eay. The bottoms will fold forward and the back will fold down. The extended cabs only can fold the bottom up.

quiksilverz71 · September 23, 2003

I'm not sure on this but I thought I read somewhere that you could cut alittle bit of the metal L backet on the back of the seat, so when you raise the bottom the top could come down too. I want to do this too, maybe I'll try it this weeke-end if I get time. I'll try to find more info on this!

dcairns · September 23, 2003

You'd be better looking for a tool box that mounts under the seat...cause it aint folding down any time soon. Sorry man.

This is what I have in my Ext Cab. Works great for keeping stuff from sliding around. Keeps valuables out of site and it even locks.

Ideeho · September 23, 2003

That's good enough, where did you get that? Or did you make it yourself?

dcairns · September 23, 2003

It is a "Genuine GM Accessory"

GM Part Number 12498114

www.gmpartsdirect.com

$150 +$30 shipping

A bit pricey for what it is, but it does the job well.

This is what it looks like. There are some brackets and bolts not shown.

GMC has a "heavy duty" version, but it costs alot more ($600?) It has it's own lid and floor. Good if you are going to throw icky stuff inside. Otherwise the version I got is great.

www.pbase.com/tinbender/duramax

chevy38fan · September 23, 2003

add some insulation around the sides, some white plastic on top of that with drainhole on sides.. and instant cooler! sorry.. heheheheh

sonjaab · September 25, 2003

DC......I have seen those GMC prof. series promo.

under seat boxes with lid and a lock.

When they first came out they were under 100

bucks! Gm must of made a boo-boo on the price!

Cause NOW they are like 500 bucks!..........geo

LarryE · September 25, 2003

Mine do after I modded them, had to raise the seat to fit my 12's under the seats so I welded a 3" spacer in it, then just didn't latch the back into the hooks so that it will fold down when I want it to, so I can access my amps