Back Seat or NO Back Seat?

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06/14/2008, 10:02 AM
JHarris1385

Back Seat or NO Back Seat?

I have been throwing around this idea for a while now. Mainly ever since we bought a big SUV and it is the people hauler. It used to be a Mustang and a VX so then the VX got more back seat useage since the Mustang was even worse.

First after taking it out is it easy to put back in?
What are some things that have been put in its place in the back since removal?
Pics??
Any tips?
Is it worth it?
What did you do with the seat once its out (make a cool garage seat out of it?)

I really would like the extra space for storage and for dog haulin'
I have ALWAYS wanted to incorporate my subs into the molding back there to free up some space that my sub box steals.

Another idea is to remove the back seats and find two front seats and put them in place of the bench!
06/14/2008, 10:46 AM
Ldub

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ight=back+seat
06/14/2008, 10:54 AM
nfpgasmask

I have to admit, I chose the first option, but I do put my back seat back in maybe once or twice a year, depending. Zeus's method for removing it with the pins from Ace is great if you think they will come in and out often, otherwise just remove and put the bolts back in and put a rubber bed liner over everything. That's what I did and its all nice and flat. I love it. I can fit everything I need.

Bart
06/14/2008, 02:11 PM
Joe Isuzu

it does free up a lot of space taking the back seat out, I wouldn't say it's a pain to do but it does take a little bit of time and effort, if anything, I always get phobic about scratching the lastic trim panels trying to get the seat out, you can do it w/o scratching them but I swear Isuzu used cheap grade plastics or something b/c it doesn't take much to scuff them up
06/14/2008, 02:37 PM
snowtrooper1966

Don't have much of a choice right now, as the back seat is SnowtrooperJR's domain, untill he gets old enough to sit in the front seat;)
I do like the photo's I've seen with the back seat out and a full size spare mounted. I like that placement VS the roofrack option. Makes more sense to me in a very snowy enviroment...
Best,
06/14/2008, 04:50 PM
etlsport

my back seats are out.. with subs in their place .. they get put back in maybe.. once every 5-6 months i guess, i build my sub box so it is very quick and easy to remove/push around for hauling stuff, takes about 2 minutes to take them out completely, the box will also stand on its side against the front seats to get out of the way or run lengthwise along the panels to get out of the way, plus its a nice place to keep an extra bottle of oil, trans fluid and ratchet straps (center compartment in the sub box)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...m/100_0495.jpg

fwiw.. i think its easier to just bolt and unbolt the seats, i took the pins out like zeus did and regretted it because its a pain to try to line the pins up, at least for me, it was easier to just line up the bolt holes
06/14/2008, 07:56 PM
Spyder

I did the quick release pins too.
I didn't retain the plastic sleeves
so it installs even faster.
Surprisingly it doesn't chatter.

I have a two little ones,
so I have to have the rear seat.
06/14/2008, 09:51 PM
So-CalVX

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowtrooper1966

Don't have much of a choice right now, as the back seat is SnowtrooperJR's domain, untill he gets old enough to sit in the front seat;)
I do like the photo's I've seen with the back seat out and a full size spare mounted. I like that placement VS the roofrack option. Makes more sense to me in a very snowy enviroment...
Best,

Like this...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...thumbs/rim.JPG

Richard
06/15/2008, 02:49 PM
cyronman

J,

It is Ridiculous not only how much more room there is without the seat, but how easy it is to put it back in if need be.

Do it...

Do it
06/15/2008, 05:09 PM
snowtrooper1966

Quote:

Originally Posted by So-CalVX

Like this...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...thumbs/rim.JPG

Richard

No, I can't find a pic right now, but it was more like you see how a baja vehicle carries it's spare, on an angled plate that has a giant quick release spinner...
Best,
06/15/2008, 08:47 PM
So-CalVX

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowtrooper1966

No, I can't find a pic right now, but it was more like you see how a baja vehicle carries it's spare, on an angled plate that has a giant quick release spinner...
Best,

ah yes, I have been planning on that upgrade but never have the time or money or materials...
06/16/2008, 07:18 AM
etlsport

probably one of kenny's setups

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...ar_storage.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...storage_v2.jpg
06/16/2008, 11:24 AM
Ldub

ETL, what was your first clue that it might be Kennys??? The hockey stick in the upper pic? :smilewink...:rotate:...:smilewink
06/16/2008, 04:46 PM
etlsport

haha i knew it was kenny's.. i have a good memory for that kinda stuff... but if the hockey stick didnt give it away.. the robot dashboard in the second would eh?