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Rear Storage & Sleeping Platform

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Connor MacLeod, Jul 7, 2023.

  1. Jul 7, 2023 at 9:35 AM
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    Connor MacLeod

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    Just added a storage and sleeping platform to my 2023 OR, inspired by Antman, mscot, and others. Prior to building the platform, I removed the factory carpet and foam and installed a layer of sound dampening, with a layer of black trunk carpet on top of that. Really happy with the results as shown below.

    Notable features of the platform include covering it with a layer of rubber (non-slip, gym type) matting about 0.1" thick and installing stair nosing trim along the edge of the platform to protect against bumps and scratches.

    With seats up:
    [​IMG]

    Seats down:
    [​IMG]

    Storage compartments:
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    Rubber matting and stair nose:
    [​IMG]
     
  2. Jul 7, 2023 at 10:10 AM
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    DirtyHairy

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    Very nicely done. I like the storage underneath.
     
  3. Jul 7, 2023 at 10:10 AM
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    HotelMedicis

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    Looks clean. Nice job!
     
  4. Jul 7, 2023 at 11:07 AM
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    Connor MacLeod

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    Thanks! The lack of storage compartments for tools was my main complaint with the 4Runner, so glad that's now solved.
     
  5. Jul 7, 2023 at 11:11 AM
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    RumHamRunner73

    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Man that looks fantastic, Hard to tell it isn't stock.

    Great job!
     
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  6. Jul 7, 2023 at 11:31 AM
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    Wow, thanks!! I'm not a master woodworker, but I was able to design it such that the joints and imperfections aren't visible from the outside. ;)
     
  7. Jul 7, 2023 at 11:39 AM
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    As far as carpentry goes you’re not a regular 2x4…you’re a bonafide stud.
     
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    That looks amazing!!!!!
     
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  9. Feb 10, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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    Connor MacLeod

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    Thanks! It is still holding up great 1.5 years later.
     
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    Nice work
     
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