Rear mat area question 2008 Tahoe
July 3rd, 2008, 8:54 PM
#1
CF Beginner
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rear mat area question 2008 Tahoe
I bought the new Tahoe with the third row seats. I didn't want or need them, but I got them!! I took them out the first day home with the new Tahoe and wrapped them up and put them in the shed. Now I would like to find a way to make the cargo area "flat" as it would be IF I had bought a Tahoe without the third seat option.
Can the carpet and the "guides" for the third row seats be removed and replaced with new carpet designed for the one without third row seats? I really don't want a plastic or vinyl mat that fits over the seat runners. The floor is still unlevel! I'm going for a smooth floor area. The 3rd row seat guides make suitcases and other boxed cargo, to not set flat.
Anyway, have any of you done anything like this or have suggestions to help me get back to where I was in my 2005 Tahoe?
Thanks in advance.
Can the carpet and the "guides" for the third row seats be removed and replaced with new carpet designed for the one without third row seats? I really don't want a plastic or vinyl mat that fits over the seat runners. The floor is still unlevel! I'm going for a smooth floor area. The 3rd row seat guides make suitcases and other boxed cargo, to not set flat.
Anyway, have any of you done anything like this or have suggestions to help me get back to where I was in my 2005 Tahoe?
Thanks in advance.
July 3rd, 2008, 10:56 PM
#2
CF Beginner
Join Date: May 2008
Location: MI
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Rear mat area question 2008 Tahoe
i did the same w/my third row, i never use em. the found the best product, everyone in my family loves it. my brother in law immediately ordered one for his yukon. its the Weathertech cargo liner.
http://www.weathertech.com
you will not regret the buy, trust me. it's perfect in every way in my opinion. my wife had the back full of flowers the other day. i unloaded em and pulled out the Weathertech and hosed it down. make sure you order it with the third row, because it's a digital fit.
http://www.weathertech.com
you will not regret the buy, trust me. it's perfect in every way in my opinion. my wife had the back full of flowers the other day. i unloaded em and pulled out the Weathertech and hosed it down. make sure you order it with the third row, because it's a digital fit.
July 7th, 2008, 4:53 PM
#3
CF Beginner
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Rear mat area question 2008 Tahoe
I had the same gripe with my '07 LTZ. I'm a musician and had a problem loading my road case into the cargo area because it's wheels would get caught on the plastic runner and the cut outs where the mounting points are for the 3rd row seats.
My solution was to create a "false" floor that is raised up about 1" and conforms to the shape of the back area. This worked best for me for a couple of reasons: 1) My road case is about 200lbs fully loaded and a rubber cargo liner wouldn't be strong enough to support the weight of my equipment and 2) I have to fold the passenger side second row seat forward to make room for all of my equipment, so I had to create a separate section that was removable for when I am not hauling my stuff.
I used 1/2 MDF board with 1 x 1 1/2 inch pine boards to give it just enough lift to clear the plastic runners and covered it in black automotive grade carpet (a pretty close match). It looks totally stock. I'll post up some pics later.
I know that this might be overkill for most people, but it works perfectly for me and it's easily removeable if I need to use the 3rd row seats.
My solution was to create a "false" floor that is raised up about 1" and conforms to the shape of the back area. This worked best for me for a couple of reasons: 1) My road case is about 200lbs fully loaded and a rubber cargo liner wouldn't be strong enough to support the weight of my equipment and 2) I have to fold the passenger side second row seat forward to make room for all of my equipment, so I had to create a separate section that was removable for when I am not hauling my stuff.
I used 1/2 MDF board with 1 x 1 1/2 inch pine boards to give it just enough lift to clear the plastic runners and covered it in black automotive grade carpet (a pretty close match). It looks totally stock. I'll post up some pics later.
I know that this might be overkill for most people, but it works perfectly for me and it's easily removeable if I need to use the 3rd row seats.
July 7th, 2008, 11:26 PM
#4
CF Beginner
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Rear mat area question 2008 Tahoe
Here's some pics of the false floor. I didn't put in the front section, but you can get the idea...
http://picasaweb.google.com/Golferal...93326115746626
http://picasaweb.google.com/Golferal...93332033143906
http://picasaweb.google.com/Golferal...93346169493570
http://picasaweb.google.com/Golferal...93354236191026
http://picasaweb.google.com/Golferal...93317331625826
http://picasaweb.google.com/Golferal...93326115746626
http://picasaweb.google.com/Golferal...93332033143906
http://picasaweb.google.com/Golferal...93346169493570
http://picasaweb.google.com/Golferal...93354236191026
http://picasaweb.google.com/Golferal...93317331625826
July 8th, 2008, 3:50 PM
#5
Administrator
RE: Rear mat area question 2008 Tahoe
I haven't tried it but you should be able to remove the plastic runners and cover the socket holes w/ thin sheet metal and cover w/ the non-third row seat carpet.
BTW Golferal, that looks like factory. Nice work!
BTW Golferal, that looks like factory. Nice work!
July 10th, 2008, 9:22 AM
#7
Administrator
RE: Rear mat area question 2008 Tahoe
ORIGINAL: Golferal
I had the same gripe with my '07 LTZ. I'm a musician and had a problem loading my road case into the cargo area because it's wheels would get caught on the plastic runner and the cut outs where the mounting points are for the 3rd row seats.
My solution was to create a "false" floor that is raised up about 1" and conforms to the shape of the back area. This worked best for me for a couple of reasons: 1) My road case is about 200lbs fully loaded and a rubber cargo liner wouldn't be strong enough to support the weight of my equipment and 2) I have to fold the passenger side second row seat forward to make room for all of my equipment, so I had to create a separate section that was removable for when I am not hauling my stuff.
I used 1/2 MDF board with 1 x 1 1/2 inch pine boards to give it just enough lift to clear the plastic runners and covered it in black automotive grade carpet (a pretty close match). It looks totally stock. I'll post up some pics later.
I know that this might be overkill for most people, but it works perfectly for me and it's easily removeable if I need to use the 3rd row seats.
I had the same gripe with my '07 LTZ. I'm a musician and had a problem loading my road case into the cargo area because it's wheels would get caught on the plastic runner and the cut outs where the mounting points are for the 3rd row seats.
My solution was to create a "false" floor that is raised up about 1" and conforms to the shape of the back area. This worked best for me for a couple of reasons: 1) My road case is about 200lbs fully loaded and a rubber cargo liner wouldn't be strong enough to support the weight of my equipment and 2) I have to fold the passenger side second row seat forward to make room for all of my equipment, so I had to create a separate section that was removable for when I am not hauling my stuff.
I used 1/2 MDF board with 1 x 1 1/2 inch pine boards to give it just enough lift to clear the plastic runners and covered it in black automotive grade carpet (a pretty close match). It looks totally stock. I'll post up some pics later.
I know that this might be overkill for most people, but it works perfectly for me and it's easily removeable if I need to use the 3rd row seats.
Trending Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Maverick1701
Tahoe & Suburban
6
January 6th, 2015 8:56 PM
Tommyudo
Silverado & Fullsize Pick-ups
0
June 23rd, 2014 12:43 PM
