ChrisCosta416
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I recently picked up the new Goose Gear Universal Plate. The size that was able to fit was - 38-3/8" wide x 30" deep. I assume the size will also fit Gen 2 and 2.5. My plan is to create a modular storage area out of Goose Gear drawer's and for anyone wanting to do the same, here is a write up on how to do it.
First things first. You will need to remove the Third Row seats and you can find a video of it here.
Once the third row seats are removed. Unbolt the 3 (Child seat?) anchor latches using a 13mm ratchet.
Once all 3 are removed re-use the brass spacers and plastic washers and place them on the exposed hole of the latches you just un-bolted
With that out of the way we can begin drilling into the Plate system.
I mounted the plate 3 1/2 inches away from the plastic trim where the carpet to the rear cargo area begins.
Here are the measurements I used (Horizontally, take a ruler and run it along the width of the plate system. Begin making marks on the plate system at 5 1/inches, 19 1/4 inches, 33 1/2 inches (Note the 1/2 inch. I installed mine a tad bit crooked most likely due to the half inch)
Now that we have the marks horizontally, lets do the same vertically. Make a mark 5 1/2 inches down each horizontal point you just marked. Once everything is marked up take a 5/16 drill bit and drill holes in the last 3 marks you just made.
Once the holes are made, you will not be able to re-use the bolts from the anchor seat latches you removed. The ones Goose Gear provided were not long enough as well.
Go to your local hardware store and buy 3 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 hex bolts. Something like these
Once you have the bolts, line up the plate and ensure the brass spacers and plastic washers are in place. Ratchet them down until they are tight enough (If you keep trying to tighten them down they WILL break!)
THEN DONE!
If you have a rear cargo floor mat you will be able to put it under the plate before you installed just cut away a few areas
And you are ready to mount some Goose Gear drawers OR make your own now that you have some secure points to mount to!
(This is my first write-up, please forgive me if it makes no sense, at least I tried
)
First things first. You will need to remove the Third Row seats and you can find a video of it here.
Once the third row seats are removed. Unbolt the 3 (Child seat?) anchor latches using a 13mm ratchet.
Once all 3 are removed re-use the brass spacers and plastic washers and place them on the exposed hole of the latches you just un-bolted
With that out of the way we can begin drilling into the Plate system.
I mounted the plate 3 1/2 inches away from the plastic trim where the carpet to the rear cargo area begins.
Here are the measurements I used (Horizontally, take a ruler and run it along the width of the plate system. Begin making marks on the plate system at 5 1/inches, 19 1/4 inches, 33 1/2 inches (Note the 1/2 inch. I installed mine a tad bit crooked most likely due to the half inch)
Now that we have the marks horizontally, lets do the same vertically. Make a mark 5 1/2 inches down each horizontal point you just marked. Once everything is marked up take a 5/16 drill bit and drill holes in the last 3 marks you just made.
Once the holes are made, you will not be able to re-use the bolts from the anchor seat latches you removed. The ones Goose Gear provided were not long enough as well.
Go to your local hardware store and buy 3 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 hex bolts. Something like these
Once you have the bolts, line up the plate and ensure the brass spacers and plastic washers are in place. Ratchet them down until they are tight enough (If you keep trying to tighten them down they WILL break!)
THEN DONE!
If you have a rear cargo floor mat you will be able to put it under the plate before you installed just cut away a few areas
And you are ready to mount some Goose Gear drawers OR make your own now that you have some secure points to mount to!
(This is my first write-up, please forgive me if it makes no sense, at least I tried
)