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While the size of an extra-cab is a concession from the start vs CC, IMHO I think it makes up for it in exterior profile asthetics. :D

But the rear floor is so uneven that stuff has to be stacked just right, taking humps and bumps into consideration.

This has been my little project of late.

I never have more than 2 adults in the truck; if a 3rd needs more leg room, there is 6 1/2 feet out back. Rear seats do go down normally, but your knees would be way up there- too bad. Took more hours than it should have, WTF. :D

Wadda y'all think? ?

 

Roughed in

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Smooth

 

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Done

 

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Sub floor storage

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:D

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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Ahh......How much to make another one for me? :D

shocktrp Enthusiast

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I wish I would have seen something like this before I got the Husky under seat plastic thing.

 

I guess your lug wrench bag sits on top of it?

 

I would have made the opening a little bigger and put a second one on the other side - but otherwise it looks perfect.

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I wish I would have seen something like this before I got the Husky under seat plastic thing.

 

I guess your lug wrench bag sits on top of it?

 

I would have made the opening a little bigger and put a second one on the other side - but otherwise it looks perfect.

 

Lug wrench is under other side along with some other next to never used stuff. It's got a perfect fit and is heavy enough to just sit there but liftable if needed. I kept the hole about 1'x1' for structural concerns and on the drivers side which has about 50% more space. Also has some exact to-the -floor bracing for cooler or what ever weights going on it.

 

 

Dale-$70 parts plus $$$$$$$ in labor :D

asilverblazer Senior Enthusiast

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But where would my subwoofers go?

 

What I find most annoying about it is the floor plans are not symetrical, and when looking under the truck, there is no reason for these undulations in the floor.

358429 Enthusiast

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Looks nice. Might have to look into doing something similar. Right now I just keep all my stuff in canvas toolbags.

deerhunter Enthusiast

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Very nice project. It looks great. :D I could do something like that but add spaces for a machete, hand saw, and small shovel. Thanks for the idea and inspiration.

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Thanks for the complements, y'all! It was fun, sorta a labor of love? OK, too strong a word choice, but enjoyable none the less :D

 

The result looks good... but I guess my question is why?

 

Why? Yesterday was just one example. I placed some motorcycle forks wrapped in towels back there for all day driving around( on the way to get tuned by Justin :D hot roddin' around some to boot :D , and then to get the forks tuned later in the day). The forks are about 3' long, and they had a nice flat 5' long and stable place to rest without gravity and road jostling taking them somewhere else. A few days prior, went to the beach carrying all of the accoutrement's- cooler(within reach), bags etc etc. For the cooler to sit level, there are limited options which dictates where other stuff needs to be placed. Groceries, Depot- same thing. Now it's just a matter of loading the mini flat-bed however I want with no consideration given to stability- no more piling stuff up like pick-up-sticks!

Stuff could slide forward up to the seat backs depending on how far back they are and under emergency braking situations, but its no worse than before. I have contemplated a mini cargo net like you see in SUVs "beds", we'll see. And again, it's a screw for the back seat riders , if ever, but I can pop it out in 30 seconds if really needed....

 

For anyone contemplating this- it was actually pretty easy, just time consuming. This by no means is my "bag" on a daily basis, and I used only hand tools. Just take ALOT, ALOT of redundant measurements and take your time. If anyone is really interested I can post underside pic and some measurments.

1/2" MFDB? top cut to depth and width( 60X24? by Home Depo dude on their vertical table saw for the only critical cuts), 1X6 spruce sides and ends, notched as needed (and happens to be the exact same height as the highest point in back center), 1X2's (lid support and underside stiffener); sheetrock screws(yea- sorta lame but very sharp, thin heads and small shanks that don't split wood ), countersink,drillbits,sanding disk,drill, skill saw, jig saw, clamps, hand sand paper, wood glue, paint( I painted it for more water resistance and even glue adhesion) , 3M spray adhesive, heavy scissors, razor blades, staple gun, flex form carpet( this stuff is bad azz- once glue is cured, you can not scrape it up or tear it with a screw driver- I tried this on a scrap!!)

and a bunch of time... I did it in spurts over a few weeks and probably put in a total of 12 hours...BUT, I'm very satisfied with the result!! :D

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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Thanks for the complements, y'all! It was fun, sorta a labor of love? OK, too strong a word choice, but enjoyable none the less :lol:

 

The result looks good... but I guess my question is why?

 

Why? Yesterday was just one example. I placed some motorcycle forks wrapped in towels back there for all day driving around( on the way to get tuned by Justin :) hot roddin' around some to boot :) , and then to get the forks tuned later in the day). The forks are about 3' long, and they had a nice flat 5' long and stable place to rest without gravity and road jostling taking them somewhere else. A few days prior, went to the beach carrying all of the accoutrement's- cooler(within reach), bags etc etc. For the cooler to sit level, there are limited options which dictates where other stuff needs to be placed. Groceries, Depot- same thing. Now it's just a matter of loading the mini flat-bed however I want with no consideration given to stability- no more piling stuff up like pick-up-sticks!

Stuff could slide forward up to the seat backs depending on how far back they are and under emergency braking situations, but its no worse than before. I have contemplated a mini cargo net like you see in SUVs "beds", we'll see. And again, it's a screw for the back seat riders , if ever, but I can pop it out in 30 seconds if really needed....

 

For anyone contemplating this- it was actually pretty easy, just time consuming. This by no means is my "bag" on a daily basis, and I used only hand tools. Just take ALOT, ALOT of redundant measurements and take your time. If anyone is really interested I can post underside pic and some measurments.

1/2" MFDB? top cut to depth and width( 60X24? by Home Depo dude on their vertical table saw for the only critical cuts), 1X6 spruce sides and ends, notched as needed (and happens to be the exact same height as the highest point in back center), 1X2's (lid support and underside stiffener); sheetrock screws(yea- sorta lame but very sharp, thin heads and small shanks that don't split wood ), countersink,drillbits,sanding disk,drill, skill saw, jig saw, clamps, hand sand paper, wood glue, paint( I painted it for more water resistance and even glue adhesion) , 3M spray adhesive, heavy scissors, razor blades, staple gun, flex form carpet( this stuff is bad azz- once glue is cured, you can not scrape it up or tear it with a screw driver- I tried this on a scrap!!)

and a bunch of time... I did it in spurts over a few weeks and probably put in a total of 12 hours...BUT, I'm very satisfied with the result!! :(

 

Well... If it makes the truck more useful for you I say you won on several counts. It looks good and the little underfloor storage thing was a smart addition. Thanks for the write up!

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