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When Ford engineers put the finishing touches on your F-150, they neglected to provide a method with which you can quickly and easily access the space behind the rear driver's side and center seats. The latch is present, but reaching it is a challenge.
Enter BuiltRight Industries. Our goal was to create an inexpensive, simple, robust, factory-finish product that would allow users to fold down the rear seat and unlock a secret storage area. This becomes a discrete place to store first aid kits, jumper cables, roadside emergency supplies or firearms. Our Rear Seat Release uses the factory latch but provides a OEM-appearing nylon pull strap and support bracket for easy operation.
Design and Materials
The BuiltRight Industries Rear Seat Release is designed and manufactured entirely in the United States. The strap retention bracket is laser cut and CNC bent from 16ga steel and then black zinc coated to prevent corrosion and provide a factory-like appearance.
Each pull strap starts with a small bracket that's been CNC cut using 90,000psi of water pressure and then tumble deburred and hard anodized for an attractive, durable finish. Finally, a nylon strap is carefully hand sewn to each bracket. Our 1958 Singer 404 sewing machine says hi.
But I can do that for $2.00!
Hey, we know that, we're hardcore do it yourselfers over here. In fact, this project was born from the desire to have an OEM looking solution that would replace our previous keyring and shoelace contraption. As long as we were at it, we thought we'd make a handful. We have plenty of respect for the various other methods that can be used in place of our product, but for those wanting an easy, fast, refined solution, we think the BuiltRight Rear Seat Release is well worth the price.
Fitment
2009-2014 Ford F-150 Supercrew (including Raptor) can use TWO kits (passengers side and drivers side can both use one kit)
2015-2017 Ford F-150 Supercrew and Supercab (including Raptor) can use ONE kit (Ford gave us access to the passenger side for storing the small jack and tool kit)
Installation
Installation only takes a minute or two. We've got a quick video coming, but for now, please follow this link for PDF instructions.
Customer Testimonials
Lee from Wayne, NJ - "Anyone who has tried to fold down the rear seats of their F150 could use this solution!" - Lee installed a BuiltRight Rear Seat Release in his 2017 Ford Raptor to access the extra storage behind his driver's side seat.
Rick from Republic, MO - "Hats off to BuiltRight Industries" - Rick installed a pair of Rear Seat Release kits on his 12th gen F-150 to replace the zip ties that he had previously been using as pull cords.
Dave from Mounds View, MN - "Pretty fricken sweet" - Dave installed a pair of BuiltRight Rear Seat Release kits in his 2011 F-150 Platinum Supercrew to add discrete storage for his tools and rifle when transporting them.
Last edited by BuiltRight Industries; 12-06-2017 at 12:25 PM.
I've seen these, and they look great. But having inspected the featureless pin on the rear of the seat, I'm wondering just how that red molded piece secures to it. There aren't any ridges, holes, or lips to grip, and I think it's worth some additional explanation.
I'm one of the DIY'ers you mentioned, but this obviously looks way better than what I did. The bracket/guide seems well thought out to position the pull loop where it needs to be.
EDIT: Oh, I get it... that's what the vertical tab on the bracket is for. Nice.
I've seen these, and they look great. But having inspected the featureless pin on the rear of the seat, I'm wondering just how that red molded piece secures to it. There aren't any ridges, holes, or lips to grip, and I think it's worth some additional explanation.
I'm one of the DIY'ers you mentioned, but this obviously looks way better than what I did. The bracket/guide seems well thought out to position the pull loop where it needs to be.
EDIT: Oh, I get it... that's what the vertical tab on the bracket is for. Nice.
There are currently two ways to save a couple bucks. One is to sign up for our newsletter on the website. You'll immediately receive a small discount code as a thank you. The other is to wait for us to be out of stock and snag free shipping. Either way, it's only a few dollars, but every bit counts!
We currently have 20 or so kits in stock and ready to ship. We're building another batch of them now, but they won't be ready for about 2wks, so we anticipate a short period of backorders.
Damn I wish I had this thing when I was installing amps in the back.
I hope you guys make more 2015> f150 products in the future!!
Just felt my phone buzz - must have been you!
Thanks for the encouragement. We definitely have a few other bits and pieces in the pipeline that I want for my own truck (much like this) and can't find elsewhere.
03-08-2017, 08:22 PM
Rear Seat Release Kit - Quickly access hidden storage, OEM look, fit and finish
