Easiest Seat Delete Possible w/ Video

[Dunks001]

Nicely done!

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[TJ Mitchell Films]

TJ nice work and keeping it real. For what some of the commercial products available is quite a few tanks of fuel. You might be saving some weight having fridge there vs seat weight too.

I should weigh the seat and fridge and compare that would be interesting!

 

[OHJeeper]

Removing the seat is pretty easy actually. The factory bolts are some sort or large hex head but I found that a 6 point 11 mm socket worked perfect for taking them out.

E-Torx: https://www.harborfreight.com/7-pc-14-in-38-in-drive-impact-e-socket-set-67898.html

 

[smlobx]

Nice simple build! I went a little further and basically built a Goose Gear Clone for under $100 that is fully supported. I would want some support at the front end and not rely on the plastic bin to support the fridge. For me, removing the plastic bin gave me even more space.
Here’s my build…

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...seat-delete-platform-for-less-than-100.36228/

 

[Blade1668]

I should weigh the seat and fridge and compare that would be interesting!

I would bet the right side rear seat is heavier than fridge and seat delete, might be close on left rear side. I did some cussing when I removed mine. Later I redid my "seat delete" and re-installed the left rear seat.

 

[TJ Mitchell Films]

I would bet the right side rear seat is heavier than fridge and seat delete, might be close on left rear side. I did some cussing when I removed mine. Later I redid my "seat delete" and re-installed the left rear seat.

I would bet your right. I plan on weighing them when I have some spare time soon to find out exactly how much they weigh.

 

[Blade1668]

I would bet your right. I plan on weighing them when I have some spare time soon to find out exactly how much they weigh.

I mounted the other side to a few 2x8s and had it setting in my shed as a hillbilly loveseat.

 

[KC_H]

For my 40% seat delete, I:
1. replaced the locking storage with to nonlocking.
2. removed the 4" tupperware against the rear wall
3. I used existing holes, except one, used a rivit nut there
4. the plywood rests on the storge compartment

It holds my Dometic CFX45 and my Bluetti EB70 sits comfortably in the driver rear floorboard.

 

[bakobobby]

The usable area that you get is a bit more than that. I think it’s more like 40” x 20.5” depending on seat position.

The fridge is an Iceco JP50. I have a review video of the fridge on the channel if you’re interested.

ICECO seem to be doing well. Many singing their praises. Have had my rotomolded fridge/cooler for a bit over a year. It runs almost non-stop not a single issue. Not having to deal with ice has been a game changer. Another cool addition to your already rad build. Thank you for sharing!

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