Folding back seat mod - For ALL dual cabs

[Hoodoo]

Just completed the rear seat mod today, I did the Russian way first but found that the seat rattled when in seating position, so then did it old school with the grinder, worked perfect! Great mod!

[^Nicko]

Finally got the photos up. Maxtrax, recovery kit, jackets, first aid kit and other bits and pieces.

well set up mate, Where did you get that netting for behind the seat ?

[Stu.wrf450]

It's just a cargo net from Supercheap.. Pretty good one of the best mods I done..

[xc_red]

So do u remove and leave out the two seat bolts on each corner of the seat base? So the only things holding seat in is the base hook and the back two hooks?
Cheers

[strangenuts]

No. You only take the bolts out to get the back folded down to start the mod.

[Jesse2010]

Hey guys

so i did the mod just befor and i left about 47mm of meat just to be safe but the frigging thing keeps falling forward, has anyone els had this happen?

guessing i cut abit to much off?

[ng_newbie]

Hello Jesse

A russian guy talked about how they 'bend' the Us attached to the back wall instead of cutting the hooks that attach to them

I have had the problem of the seat falling when I tried to pack far too much in the bottom, I now have my maxtrax there ( see photo above ).

You can probably bend the Us up a bit if you have cut off too much of the hook

NG

[sypher]

Does anybody live around Taree or Forster NSW who have done this mod?

[deano87]

I havent done this mod yet but its on the list! I was wondering if it will stop the creaking noice i get around corners with someone in the back seat? it only happens when someone is sitting in the seat.

Does anyone else know the noice im talking about?

[mickey27]

howdy folks,

im new to thus 4x4 game.... so please forgive me! I Just bought a 09 sr5 hilux and I love it more than the missus !!!

I came across thus mod and would be very handy.... however not that very clued up was wondering if someone could put a stepbystep on what to do in order to make thus puppy happen? Id appreciate it a lot if someone could help me out on how to go about making thus work

cheers
mickey

[Loosey]

Hey guys

so i did the mod just befor and i left about 47mm of meat just to be safe but the frigging thing keeps falling forward, has anyone els had this happen?

guessing i cut abit to much off?

Are you sure that the seat is clicking back onto the hooks?

You need to raise the bench up to about 45degrees, then push the top all the way back, try holding it back as you let the bench down.

It might be that you haven't cut enough off.

When i done my mod i measured to 45mm, then used an angle grinder.

I even took a video of it working, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ojjwht-0SFk

the video explains it better, but.. the crux of it is described in this photo.. steel ruler pushed in hard up the slot (calm down maxx!).. then leave exactly 42mm on the bracket.. i wouldnt make it anymore than that, but there is still about 14mm of bracket holding the seat in place once its locked in..



Steve

[Richolux150]

I havent done this mod yet but its on the list! I was wondering if it will stop the creaking noice i get around corners with someone in the back seat? it only happens when someone is sitting in the seat.

Does anyone else know the noice im talking about?

Hey Deano'

That fr#@*& noise drives me mad on my 2012 Sr, have gotten out several times first time I heard it to see what was loose in the back.

Cheers Richo

[Richiesupercharged]

I havent done this mod yet but its on the list! I was wondering if it will stop the creaking noice i get around corners with someone in the back seat? it only happens when someone is sitting in the seat.

Does anyone else know the noice im talking about?

Hey Deano'

That fr#@*& noise drives me mad on my 2012 Sr, have gotten out several times first time I heard it to see what was loose in the back.

Cheers Richo

I know the noise (07 SR) I did it before I did the mod and still does now .. Only ever did it with someone in the back .. Sounds like noisy springs to me .. If the back isn't locked in correct it normally clunks not squeak..
Are yours carpeted?
Mine isn't not sure if it does it in carpeted ones

[Richolux150]

I havent done this mod yet but its on the list! I was wondering if it will stop the creaking noice i get around corners with someone in the back seat? it only happens when someone is sitting in the seat.

Does anyone else know the noice im talking about?

Hey Deano'

That fr#@*& noise drives me mad on my 2012 Sr, have gotten out several times first time I heard it to see what was loose in the back.

Cheers Richo

I know the noise (07 SR) I did it before I did the mod and still does now .. Only ever did it with someone in the back .. Sounds like noisy springs to me .. If the back isn't locked in correct it normally clunks not squeak..
Are yours carpeted?
Mine isn't not sure if it does it in carpeted ones

Yep thats the sound...a solid clunk when someone is in the back
Cheers Richo

[jayjaylux]

awesome mod!

cant wait to get home from work and try it!

...and do some bush bashing!

[Mattws83]

Just did the mod, works great. Could easily store 2 rifles and some other gear back there.
Thanks for the idea

[Mattrix79]

I made this vid to help get my head around the mod. Didn't want to just take to my 2 day old ute with a grinder without better understanding how it works.

http://youtu.be/EXK0GLNGbiY

[phraza]

Sweet video, i want to install the Soundstream 13" Stealth sub + amp. But in saying that, i don't need to access it often at all, so still not sure about doing the mod

[wakil]

I havent done this mod yet but its on the list! I was wondering if it will stop the creaking noice i get around corners with someone in the back seat? it only happens when someone is sitting in the seat.

Does anyone else know the noice im talking about?

Guys, i get it too, 08 SR, pretty sure that its the hook (shown above) sliding metal on metal against the bar it latches onto. Just that little bit of sideways movement. Bit of rubber or something in there might help?

[mickey27]

hey,

could someone tell me their steps they took to make it happen... I don't understand from video...
if someone could explain step-by-step id appreciate it! As ive just bought some maxtrax and all out of room!

I cant get the seat down... to cut hook