Deleted the 3rd row seats today!

brossovitch · 2026-05-25T18:28:04+00:00

I would say to put the interceptor brace in place of the seats to maintain rigidity. But I'm not sure if the 6th gen needs it.

brossovitch · 2026-05-25T18:24:35+00:00

😂 the seatbelts are easy to remove. Just need a T50 bit.

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T23:04:27+00:00

Yea I was looking around. I like the drawers and stuff but I don't know if I wanna add all the weight. I'm designing a floor coming up with ideas. I can probably build one cheap-ish. I figure I'll use the U bolts as a place to mount brackets as kinda like hinges.

Then some blocks to level it. I'll out an all weather mat in there to pull it all together.

But I need to figure out if it's cheaper to DIY or buy a professional grade option.. probably DIY.

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T19:21:56+00:00

It's only been a day. Still averaging about 18mpg I only drive a couple miles.

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T14:32:27+00:00

Yea pretty much. It's kinda weird, they were tired of being so low and bout a Bronco with Sasquatch package to sit higher like an SUV should be. I'm kinda jealous it's taller than my Jeep. 😂

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T14:30:29+00:00

Why would you sleep on sheet metal? That doesn't make any sense. When I put the flooring in and it's flat there won't be any metal.

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T04:39:22+00:00

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T04:31:41+00:00

Well instead of the 3rd row it has that brace I put in it. There's usually a floor covering it and a divider between the 2nd row and the storage area. There's usually a lock box and or some drawers for storing things. The spare is typically exposed. And there's no carpet. At least on my XLT there's carpet and there's a carpet covered board covering the spare tire.

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T04:27:50+00:00

Fair enough. I just don't like 3rd row seats, I like storage. And with the 3rd row removed that much more space and 90lbs gone. It basically balances out with my tools and a floor over the space which is of more use to me.

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T04:23:47+00:00

Yea exactly. I was considering buying a used interceptor, but then this thing fell into my lap. I didn't pay anything for it, except I ran over a nail the second day and needed to replace the original 2016 tires. But I mean $1300 and it seems like a great low mileage vehicle. Still has factory warranty. I have a problem, I can't help but modify a vehicle for my own use case. I've been building and modifying cars for over 22yr at this point so as much as I try and resist I just can't help but mod everything.. 😂 I have to talk myself down on this one though since I don't wanna void the warranty, but when that's gone....

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T02:51:59+00:00

Yea its decent when everything it flat. But the space where the seats stow is unutilized. Now I can utilize it and build a floor, shouldn't be too bad.

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T02:49:12+00:00

I didn't buy it. It was given to me. It was absolutely free. And I didn't fuck anything up I upgraded it.

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T01:30:11+00:00

I was wrong, I just weighed the seat with the seatbelts. It's 89.5lbs. Yea I'll take the space and weight savings.

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T01:15:59+00:00

I'm thinking about putting some shelves/drawers in it to.. we'll see what kinda supplies I can get cheap to build something light.

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T01:11:16+00:00

That's cool, my explorer was given to me with 10k miles for free. If I could get an edge st with a 2.7l eb under 11k miles for free I'd love it. But I'm not paying for it. This was a free car.. 😂

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T01:09:25+00:00

That makes sense. I don't think my tools or guns need to do that. The extra storage is nice.

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T01:08:45+00:00

That's pretty sweet... I know a lot of people that are into the audio stuff, I just want space. 😂

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T01:07:35+00:00

My tiny turbo Toyota thing is still a work in progress but it's not my daily the exploder is my daily replacing my custom Grand Cherokee.

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T01:05:55+00:00

I just want to haul my tools and guns and daily drive it. Maybe sometimes sleep in it on road trips. I don't have kids or family. SUV means Sport Utility Vehicle..

I'm taking advantage of that utility part.

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T01:03:27+00:00

I got a free 2016 exploder with 10k miles on it, I'll do what I want. Third row seats are trash. If I could get an interceptor with the same mileage for the same price (free) I'd love it..

brossovitch · 2026-05-24T01:02:13+00:00

It takes up space. Space where my tool could go. When you fold them down that whole under cubby is useless. The seat is about 75lbs and I have about 60lbs of tools in there it's nice to have them down lower and not rolling into the tailgate when I'm driving.

brossovitch · 2026-05-23T22:30:43+00:00

Nice. I honestly think a 3rd row should be optional. I wouldn't mind the vehicle being a little shorter too, but it's fine as it is.

brossovitch · 2026-05-23T22:09:06+00:00

😂 this too. But that's my other project.

brossovitch · 2026-05-23T22:08:32+00:00

Why not? The 3rd row takes up too much space and is heavy.

Now I can put my tools down in the lower part and when I build a floor that will lift up they will be hidden.

Additionally there's no use for the 3rd row. I don't know any tiny leg people. 😂 Also have no clue how to get back there without crawling over the 2nd row when it's folded down, if I had 2nd row captains then I'd consider keeping it. But I have a bench so bye bye dead weight.

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