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Did some measuring and a lot of research. I found these iboards that are adjustable and can be mounted anywhere along the brackets. I needed boards for the wife to get in and out, but wasn't a fan of the short style OEM boards. I bought a set of supercab boards. They fit perfectly along the length of the rocker. My concern is the longer area along the back that isn't supported. Nobody will stand on it, but for piece of Mind, I'm going to fabricate a bracket for that area.
Yes ! Good job. I would brace it and use it for a bed step.
Excellent idea for behind-seat storage, Alan in BC. My 2004 F150 RC had mucho space behind the seat; my 2018: no mucho. May I ask a couple questions?
- How much extra space is gained by cutting away the fuzzy panel?
- What are your threaded inserts attached to? The floor & body panels?
- What depth & height did you make your shelf?
You're obviously more clever than I, so I thought I'd ask!
Thanks... Phil
Originally Posted by Alan in bc
When we traded our 2009, with plenty of storage behind the seats, for our 2016, we were disappointed with the small, not very useful space in the new cab. Since we have a canopy on the truck all the time, I put the jack in the back and built this shelf to hold laptop bag, camera bag, grocery bags, beverage packs, and small luggage, etc. Cutting the bottom off of the fuzzy black liner at the back of the cab really opened things up.
The shelf is exactly sized to not interfere with the seats being fully "back" on the tracks, and the seats can be reclined as far back as possible and not touch the shelf. I thought about painting the white plastic black, but thinking about the chance of it peeling later, I left it. It isn't visible with the seats in position. The shelf is held down by the original fastener anchor for the jack on the passenger's side and a stainless bolt, M8 I think, and I installed a 1/4" threaded insert into the driver's side to hold down that end. ( also replaced the plastic push fasteners in the remaining panel behind the seat with inserts and stainless bolts and washers)
The seat slides over the flat of tools, etc. on the floor.
Has anyone found a decent behind-the-seat storage system for '15-'18 regular cabs? It looks like Du-Ha has a decent one for previous generations but not current.
The best suggestion I've seen is from Alan in BC. I quoted it here:
I did the first 38 pages and the last three, and what I havent been seeing is anyone really making an off road truck out of a RCSB. I think Spoat was close, not sure his game plan for his build.
I had an 08 Ranger SCAB sport 4.0 3.73 with 2/4" lift and 265/75r16 tires, a lock right, and skids, and was blown away how well it wheeled considering its wheelbase vs track.
A rcsb f150 offers more powerful engine options (and base engine is more powerful than old 4.0 and better on gas, plus has extra gear or 5 depending on year) and a wider track. With a suspension level, you can fit 34-35" tires rather than the 32 on a ranger, and an available factory rear E locker. Better ride vs cranked torsion bars too.
Frankly, with the low weight of the aluminum trucks, I was kind of surprised to see the Ranger making a return for 2019, especially considering how much a crew or super cab version will cost compared to a RCSB or SCAB f150.
I did the first 38 pages and the last three, and what I havent been seeing is anyone really making an off road truck out of a RCSB. I think Spoat was close, not sure his game plan.
Thanks for the comments.
I use mine for cow-trails and bird hunting and that's about all the off roading I see other than snow in the mountains.
I would need to ditch my mud-flaps and nerf bars if I did rougher terrain. Other than that she will go.
With the E locker and the 34" 10 ply tires she plows pretty well.
02-17-2018, 10:25 PM
