Hey, I have an 02' F350 Crew cab diesel pickup. I never carry more than one passenger, and the rear seat is never used. It would be nice to remove the rear seat and install some proper subwoofers and a tool box of some sort.

This is a work truck, so I always need to carry a full set of tools from sockets to bolt cutters to pry bars and all kind of crap for all kinds of projects.

Has anyone seen tool boxes for these trucks that are designed to install in the back seat area of the cabin?

Would be nice to have all the tools in one place, instead of scattered throughout various tool boxes that I have to manually load/unload for each job etc.

Anyone? Thanks a lot!

 

Haven't seen any boxes designed to replace rear seat but maybe something here would work.

http://store.snapon.com/KRA-SERIES-H...S-C629507.aspx

Supposedly made to handle traveling.

I was also thinking a side box might work but you don't get a lot of room out of those.

 

Interesting idea. I would probably build the subwoofer box out of wood, then attach whatever toolbox you want on top of the sub. box. Tools on top, subs on the bottom! You could also make it one unit all out of wood, depending on what your tool storage needs are. You could then cover the whole thing with whatever material you want (carpet to match interior, for example). I would consider making it two-sided - the opening faces of the tool box facing the sides of the truck. Open the door and pull out a drawer or flip open the top of the tool box. This way you won't have to get inside to access stuff. Maybe put the most used tools on the driver's side so you can access them easily.

Keep in mind you'll need a place to mount an amplifier unless you have one already. You might want to consider a security system (alarm) and tinted rear windows to help avoid theft by prying eyes. Good luck and let us know if you succeed.

 

Wouldn't want to be sitting in front of that heavy tool box mounted on a wood frame in an accident...

Also, LF and loose tools will probably be pretty annoying to listen to, lol...

 

TruckOffice | Innovative Storage Systems | Organized Truck Cabs for a Mobile Office

Nice stuff but it is pricey.

 

I removed the rear seat. It is amazing how cavernous the crew cab becomes without that seat in the way. I've used this weather protected open "flex" space for such a variety of "indoor" carrying purposes, that I wouldn't want to give it up with a highly structured and permanently installed "truck office" thingamagig in the link above. Too limiting.

I did however, appreciate the way Ford "structured" the space behind the crew cab seat with their accessory tool tray kit, that adds a second tier on top of the bottom tray, and a hand tote (or two, if you buy another) to further make use of the vertical space up the back wall...





For a subwoofer, I have a JL Audio Stealthbox under the 20 part of the 40/20/40 front seat, which saves from having to have a speaker box encroach on any of the open back seat area, or the back wall where the tool trays hang.

 

I was still a contractor when I purchased my F350. I set it up like my previous Ford. Left the back seat in place and built a "L" shape deck and back to go on top of the seat. Cut the back upright plywood in the same shape and followed the lines of the headrests. Covered the whole thing with indoor/outdoor carpet. Used plastic crates to organize my hand tools, cordless tools, and power tools. The whole thing probably took an hour to make and install for about $60.00.

 

I'm beginning to wonder if removing the bed and installing a flatbed would be a smarter decision for this truck. It's nice having the sealed cab to put things in, but trying to build something that utilizes all available space in the cab with respect to the strange contours/curves that it has seems difficult.

Pretty sure I need a diesel transfer tank in the bed, but don't want to buy the wrong one.

Yeah, I've already got the tints and I'll install a security system soon before the sub goes in. Wondering if building a permanent sub box is going to realistically be an option. If so, I suppose I could just keep all the tools in the bed of the truck. I've got a locking camper so maybe that's an option. But a camper won't work with a diesel transfer tank I don't think. Much to consider. I need to really sit down and start scratching my head on this one.

You are very correct in saying that low frequency and bass do not mix.

Also agree about what could happen in the event of a crash.

Very interesting. I like the idea of being able to open the rear doors and have trays pull out a few feet with a load of tools easily accessible, but then again all those loose tools will just rattle when the bass hits.

I do like that stuff but it is pricey, shipping to hawaii is a bitch, and honestly I think I could build my own version for much cheaper. Very good link though, thanks it certainly got me thinking.

 

Interesting. I think I will indeed pull out the rear seat. Then maybe install some way to affix things down with nets/straps. I don't like to drive a vehicle that has any cargo not SECURELY tied down. I don't have those tool boxes, there's nothing behind my rear seat. I will look into what you have pictured.

As for the front seats I currently have an amp under each, running my front/rear speakers. I will figure all of this out, it's just not going to happen right away.

I should focus on building a center console first, because I've got nothing but a vinyl floor and everything just slides around.

Nice! I wish you had a picture. Sounds like a sweet setup. I'm probably going to end up doing something like that after I figure all this out.



Thanks to everyone who posted in this thread! Your advice is very helpful and I do appreciate it!

I'll check back in once I really sit down and stare at the truck and see what I can come up with.