I hope to get an answer real fast on this one. I will be purchasing an 08 king ranch and have a question about the back captians seats. Do they fold up or are they down permanently. This is the last one available and want to make my decision today.

 

I don't think they fold at all like the 60/40 bench seat does, the backs should recline.
Basically they are the front seats mounted in the rear of the truck.

 

The seat back folds ahead to allow some access behind the seat. The seat bottom does not fold are slide fore and aft. I have a KR with these and one with the bench. The bench bottom will fold up to give more floor cargo space but the buckets look much cooler and may be more comfortable. Also the bench makes a better place to sleep if the need arises.

 

They're great if you've got 3 or 4 people in the truck.

THey're not convenient if you want to stow gear in the back of the cab.

Although I love my 08 King Ranch, I have to admit I didn't think that through very well and have some regrets. I used to like to stow stuff in back of my old trck's cab. Sometimes there's stuff I just don't want to put in the bed to be exposed to the elements...

Best of luck whatever you decide.