Under seat storage

[notlimah]

Well I search around the interwebs and looks like no one offers an after make underwear storage. Actually, du-ha states it makes one that fits 02-08 or something like that but that doesn't make sense given the generation changes. The other option is the OEM one, which seem nearly impossible to find.

Well the 02 doesn't have the under seat storage but luckily, the 99 does. I briefly tried swapping but it seems like I'll have to swap the entire rear seat because the bracket for the storage bin is welded to the seat frame. 

Has anyone swapped one or added an OEM? I suppose fabbing up some brackets isn't completely out of the picture either.

[Mopar1973Man]

20 minutes ago, notlimah said:

Well the 02 doesn't have the under seat storage

Hua? It does too.

[Wild and Free]

Hey look Mike carries a trucker urinal, road side bomb, juice jug, whatever you want to call it..............................

I think that is under the seat of Mopar moms rig, has a diaper bag, tissue, tp ABC's and 123's and snacks, I think this is what she needs to care for Michael yet.

Edited February 28, 2016 by Wild and Free

[notlimah]

Well my 02 didn't come with it. Obviously the room is there, just don't have the actually bin.

[Mopar1973Man]

1 hour ago, Wild and Free said:

Hey look Mike carries a trucker urinal, road side bomb, juice jug, whatever you want to call it..............................

I think that is under the seat of Mopar moms rig, has a diaper bag, tissue, tp ABC's and 123's and snacks, I think this is what she needs to care for Michael yet.

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Haha! Very Funny... 

No I always consider that I might be stuck out in the forest either with Search & Rescue or Fire Dept. I typically grab the back pack and run. Some jobs I might live out of the truck for better than 24 hours so there is plenty of food and water for myself if needed. Then the other factor if the truck breaks down I can grab the extra water and MRE and MoparMom and myself can walk to safety if need be. Again I don't live in an area where cellphones work so if the Cummins quits it our problem getting to safety. 

Juice jug is a extra 1/2 gallon of drink water for my passenger who ever that might be. 

Edited February 28, 2016 by Mopar1973Man

[IBMobile]

my 2000 has the same set up for under the seat storage that Mike has less the water bottle.

[andrestauder55]

Does anyone know if those storage bins fit in early second gens ? 

[notlimah]

So has anyone added these storage boxes or have all come that way from factory/previous etc?

[Mopar1973Man]

2 hours ago, andrestauder55 said:

Does anyone know if those storage bins fit in early second gens ? 

No. The early 2nd Gen's like the 94-98 are slightly different in the back seat area.

[notlimah]

This is what the bracket looks like that holds the storage bin in. It's welded to the seat bracket, so you'd have to removed the bin (by the two screws inside the storage area) and then fab up another bracket or use another way of securing it down.

[Ilikeoldfords]

I am sure it was just an option in the later 2nd gens. My uncle's 2000 has the storage bin whereas my 01 and brothers 02 both do not have the bin. Just however the truck was ordered I suppose. I wouldnt mind getting one figured out though. As Mike does, I usually go stocked up "just in case". It would be nice to have that actual storage space vs just using card board boxes and such.

[notlimah]

Yea exactly why in looking to swap it. Most people say it's really hard to find a used even in junk yards. I'm talking with my dad no about machining a bracket so I can add it to my 02

[Mopar1973Man]

Keep your eyes over in CF for guys putting in stereo systems typically that is the first thing to get chucked in the trash. 

[TFaoro]

I took mine out and moved everything to a toolbox in the bed. I sure as heck didn't chuck it though!! Not sure if I'm ready to separate from it though. Many of the 1/2 tons had them as well. I'd check junk yards with 1/2 tons first as that's where I got mine.