Under seat sliding drawer

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Under seat sliding drawer

Post by jsforest1991 » Wed Jan 20, 2021 3:58 pm

Hi,

I have a three seater rear seat and want to install a sliding drawer underneath.

I have seen quite a few pictures, but was wondering if standard metal drawer rails can be used (due to size) and if the box itself is custom made or anyone has found an off the shelf that fits.

If anyone has recommendations for new or used places to buy one that would be appreciated.

Thanks
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Re: Under seat sliding drawer

Post by Doone » Thu Jan 21, 2021 2:53 pm

Mike used rails from B&Q when he made his., see this link: viewtopic.php?f=47&t=67512&p=637989&hil ... er#p637989
Allan's closed. We recommend PGS (Plymouth Garage Services) or Mayflower Auto Services in Plymouth.
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Re: Under seat sliding drawer

Post by Alkers » Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:30 am

I got mine made up by https://plyworxuk.co.uk/ after seeing them on instagram, I think it was £120 shipped to the ROI.

I've had a look through my photos and can't find one but I'll take some in the next day or two, it's a proper job!
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Re: Under seat sliding drawer

Post by Powellct » Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:55 pm

Screwfix do a plethora of drawer runners. Howdens also sell a "plinth drawer" kit that provides brackets for top fixing.
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Re: Under seat sliding drawer

Post by jsforest1991 » Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:56 pm

Thanks everyone
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Re: Under seat sliding drawer

Post by Roy748 » Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:58 pm

Hi
I fitted utility wheels via 10mm bolts to my draw rather than have it on a rail. Works perfectly.
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Re: Under seat sliding drawer

Post by mickc » Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:20 pm

Roy748 wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:58 pm Hi
I fitted utility wheels via 10mm bolts to my draw rather than have it on a rail. Works perfectly.
I was thinking of doing this, does the drawer zoom around while driving/cornering or are they locking wheels?

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Re: Under seat sliding drawer

Post by Roy748 » Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:31 pm

No not at all, it's a snug fit, plus I fitted the wheels so they had a very slight drag on them to prevent them moving in transit.. You could just fit two at the back as in practice you lift the front part to drag it out.
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Post by mickc » Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:59 pm

Roy748 wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:31 pm No not at all, it's a snug fit, plus I fitted the wheels so they had a very slight drag on them to prevent them moving in transit.. You could just fit two at the back as in practice you lift the front part to drag it out.
Two at the back it is then, thanks for the tip.
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Re: Under seat sliding drawer

Post by mikeonb4c » Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:48 am

mickc wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:59 pm
Roy748 wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:31 pm No not at all, it's a snug fit, plus I fitted the wheels so they had a very slight drag on them to prevent them moving in transit.. You could just fit two at the back as in practice you lift the front part to drag it out.
Two at the back it is then, thanks for the tip.
The rail approach was super quick to do and the aim was to allow the drawer unit to move with the bench seat so it stayed out of the way when letting people into the back seats. I find that a big advantage.
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Re: Under seat sliding drawer

Post by CandygramForBongo » Fri Feb 05, 2021 11:16 pm

I picked up this for a tenner...

https://www.homebase.co.uk/wham-crystal ... id_p453925

Works well, and we can take it out when we don't need it. Depends if you need it permanently and whether you like the aesthetics :)
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Re: Under seat sliding drawer

Post by jsforest1991 » Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:45 am

Alkers wrote: Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:30 am I got mine made up by https://plyworxuk.co.uk/ after seeing them on instagram, I think it was £120 shipped to the ROI.

I've had a look through my photos and can't find one but I'll take some in the next day or two, it's a proper job!
Got one made and fitted. Looks amazing, thanks for the information.
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