4TH GEN TOYOTA 4RUNNER COLLAPSABLE LEAVE IN BED PLATFORM

This is a bed platform and drawer system for a 4th generation Toyota 4Runner 2003-2009. The skull thing is a bottle opener.
I used hanger bolts like these:
www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-20...
Just drill a pilot hole in the leg, then on the hanger bolt you tighten two nuts together, then you can drive the stud or hanger bolt into the leg. Just Google jam nut and you can figure it out. Pretty simple.
To attach the leg assembly to the plywood I used these tee nuts:
www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
Simply drill a hole where you want the leg and tap in one of those nuts. Hope this helps!
This is the matress we use:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01INZBCJG?...

[@BrianHallmond]

I've looked at A LOT of these and this one is the most room efficient one so far! The screw-in legs are a great idea as it avoids any kind of folding legs on top instead.

[@mattrust7611]

I'm so happy I found this video. So far you are the only one I've found who has a drawer system, with a sleep platform extention, with a similar concept to what I had in my head. I just got a 5th gen recently and I really want a drawer system/sleep platform while still keeping my back seats and this is exactly what I was thinking of!

[@Mistakes_Were-Made]

Love the spin on legs! Great idea and the first time I've seen them after watching dozens of these builds

[@wallinkevin]

Thanks man! They have worked better than expected!

[@ssudha17]

Awesome idea with the legs and ability to keep the rear seats up during travel and folded down when ready to sleep

[@samalexander4387]

Yeah I'm digging those legs! How did you make them? Did you just slice a single piece up into 10 separate pegs and then glue those machine bolts in there?

[@otiswinters3674]

You nailed it! Brilliant design and the best I've seen so far! Thank you for sharing your design and video too!

[@TheRayDog]

Wow, very creative setup. Thanks for posting.

[@gaypreator8547]

5’9” on a good day 😂 Love this. Motivates me to get after my 4Runner.👍

[@ricksseniorlife]

This is the best setup I’ve seen so far, after watching a LOT of videos! I love the screw-in legs, I was going to use 2x4s but this is much better.

[@marcusalancate1782]

I like your compartments around the wheel wells.

[@allincamo]

Nicely done ✔️ I’m sure to follow once I get into a 4Runner

[@nataliediaz1085]

Simple, cheap quality build. Love it. It has helped me resolve more my ideas for my build. Its looks awsome. Is just sad to see more than 77k views on this vid and less than 2k likes, come on ppl drop that like for this man!

[@t4rtrekkin534]

Love the build, been looking for a solution that keeps the back seats in tact without a ton cumbersome hardware and this one is by far the best I've seen!

[@wallinkevin]

Thanks! It was one of the best mods I've ever done. Good luck!

[@glenneilson169]

Thank you!!! I came across your video in searching for a bed platform, I was very impressed with how versatile your design was. I'm retired and on a fixed income. I get away and overland for a few days at a time and with a few modifications, I used your design this week and it turned out awesome. I cut a couple of extra legs and used a couple more hinges so I can still use the single back seat and fit my single tri-fold 31" mattress at the same time or put the single seat down and use my tri-fold full mattress. I have a 2018 5th gen 4Runner and can't wait to get away and do some dispersed camping in the snow this winter and sleep comfortably. Thank you again for posting Cheers!!!

[@venky8230]

Really cool build and love the legs! I'm planning to do the same for my 4th gen too

[@ElleBee8443]

Great build. It’s exactly what I’m wanting to do with our suv.

[@japaneseboy3]

Awesome build. I know this is 3 years old, but could you share the dimensions and materials? I’m trying to do the same thing and would appreciate any advice or afterthoughts!

[@1989kratoz]

We are planning to drive from NC to Colorado...for long drive so I was looking ideas to sleep in 4runner and found out this idea very neat. Thank you for sharing sir.

[@wallinkevin]

Awesome! I live in Colorado. Welcome to Colorado! Should be an awesome road trip. I've always wanted to road trip through that area. Have fun!

[@blackwhite9177]

Soooo well done man , I may copy that for my grand Cherokee. Lots of great ideas. Thanks for that

[@wallinkevin]

Thanks! It has worked well for us.

[@ABD4VIDS]

Great setup!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@swift410]

Omg!!!! That is soooo ingenious!! The absolute best build I've seen, and ive watched over 100 other builds. This may be a version of what i do. Thank you so much!!!

[@wallinkevin]

Thank you! You're far too kind friend!

[@darrellblair5818]

Ooh, DAMN, I loved this setup. Exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you man.

[@jonathanr9619]

Finally, someone says how tall they are. I’m hoping as a 5’9 guy myself, I can fit in one of these. Thank you for the video!

[@boymeetsbush8232]

Nice build. Like the leg idea

[@kaywee4200]

I would love to do this exact thing. We want to do this but we also want a baby and our dog to come with everywhere, so this is leave in, storage is brilliant, and it's just perfect. I'm memorized and told my boyfriend we need to build this!!!

[@four4twenty]

This is awesome man. Genius ideas for space efficiency. May try to replicate this one!

[@wallinkevin]

Thanks man!

[@JD-ml7cg]

Awesome work! Looks like you can slide the front seats up more and take off the headrest and have more leg room

[@hapkijo9713]

Nice build, best one I have seen. Hope mine turns out as nice.

[@wallinkevin]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@MikesManCave]

planning to build this exact set up for my H3.

[@Noeman2009]

Very simple and very functional. I'll make like yours but with HPL finish. I know it's an extra work but it's hard to get multiplex with teak wood finish here.

[@dominiquestephenson195]

Very nice! My wife and I use a memory foam mattress (not as thick) and love it. Been looking for a simple inexpensive platform like yours, kudos to you on the great ideas and keeping it “convertible” for daily driving. Great job with the fit and finish..it looks like something my dad would build. Thanks!

[@wallinkevin]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@WadeWaters-pv8mi]

You got build plans by chance?

[@markhall3323]

Simple and effective thanks

[@balance555]

This is awesome 👌 👏

[@tronixwarehouse1825]

Super clever!

[@joaocarlos9806]

awesome ! very good job

[@johnc6466]

Pretty cool my dude

[@weewee9464]

Looks comfy

[@MohammadTahaKhan]

love the setup bro! gonna do something similar soon, just need a garage.

[@wallinkevin]

Thanks man!

[@jacobvogdes9477]

This is awesome. Good work. Cant believe someone would hit the dislike button

[@wallinkevin]

Thank you!

[@romererunamerika9437]

Good build I’m thinking more shallow drawers to allow more head room carpet the tops and have travel storage to put on roof rack when camping in the wilderness

[@saginawdan]

Nice build.😎👍

[@wallinkevin]

Thanks!

[@unclesteve5463]

Very very nice, thanks for sharing

[@MrLe-pt5gw]

This is soo sick!!!!

[@wallinkevin]

Thanks!!

[@cheneybros]

I tried a platform in my 2007 with 1/2in plywood...it definitely worked, but I think I would want the 3/4in instead. Thanks for showing your design, seems to work well for you. I am definitely planning a trip in late summer, so I will be trying another platform project...BUT I have to get the rear door lock changed out as it is rusted shut. I cannot start on platform until I can get that remedied. CHEERS!

[@wallinkevin]

Thanks for the input. I'm definitely planning on doing another one and was hoping to use 1/2 inch ply. Maybe a mixture of both 1/2 and 3/4 would be perfect.

[@josemarquez86]

Thank you sir👍👍👍👍

[@baoqiangli7030]

You sir. Are the GOAT. This is amazing. Pure Genius.

[@gjm8220]

Excellent

[@anthonytran98290]

Great ! You rock brother

[@officialWWM]

Very clever.

[@MiamiSammy]

Dude this is so legit

[@BrianHallmond]

I lost track of this video. It was so hard to find!!!! I had to search my own watch history to find this. You should do a video just on the bed. So good.

[@wallinkevin]

Haha thanks for coming back! Unfortunately I sold the 4runner and gave the bed platform to the new owner! Let me know if you've got any questions. I'll do my best to answer them.

[@BrianHallmond]

@@wallinkevin Well, congrats! Is there anything you wish you did differently with your set up?

[@wallinkevin]

@@BrianHallmond Thanks! Yes definitely wish I would have made it lighter. So either remove material with a big hole saw or strategically use 1/2" ply where the strength isn't needed! Also, I wish I would have spent more time finish sanding. Otherwise it was rock solid!

[@BrianHallmond]

@@wallinkevin thanks! I'm actually thinking of doing this with Uber at the same time so I can just fold up the bed when I'm working. :)

[@wallinkevin]

@@BrianHallmond Right on man! I don't see why it wouldn't work for you! Good luck!

[@destinoviagens2018]

very nice your project, congratulations! I'm Brazilian and I'm coveting my SUV too. in january 2023 i will hit the road and i will go to el Chaltén and Bariloche in Argentina and i will also go to your country in 2025, only by motorcycle. I see you...

[@wallinkevin]

Thank you! Send me a message when you get here!

[@jacksmimi2011]

Nice job

[@LegendsBeware]

Awesome

[@eddieangeles13]

Nicce! 🤘🏼

[@adamcotton2121]

Nice!

[@bradmelvin7187]

Very nice

[@wallinkevin]

Thank you!

[@jkirkcraw]

This is the best looking design I’ve seen. Do you have plans or dimensions for it?

[@nasimsoroush8473]

Perfekt 👌

[@titaniumt4r]

That’s cool

[@km.productions]

I have seen a lot of videos but your set up is perfect!! Thanks for sharing!!! Sub from me!!! Keep it up my friend!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@Fuckausernameable]

Awesome build guys!! Love it 😍 Is it a 4x4?

[@wallinkevin]

It sure is!

[@TheMultisportGeek]

Genius

[@wallinkevin]

Thank you!

[@TN_HondaDad]

Is it bolted down to the vehicle at all or just "free standing". If the latter, does it move around/rattle or when you pull the drawers out with weight, is it secure and not tip up some?. Love the looks of it btw, and thanks for sharing.

[@maidofmilo]

Very nice job mate. Check out Teflon slides for under your drawers, work a charm 👌

[@wallinkevin]

Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely check them out for future builds.

[@maidofmilo]

@@wallinkevin 👍 Google Drifta drawers, they use the Teflon in drawers and camp kitchens they make too

[@isaactilin3284]

Love the build! I’m trying to do something this myself and was wondering how you installed the screw in legs, that’s such a good way to save space. Thanks!

[@wallinkevin]

Thanks man! I used hanger bolts like these: www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-20-tpi-x-2-in-Coarse-Standard-Steel-Plain-Hanger-Bolts-4-Pack-809321/204273740 Just drill a pilot hole in the leg, then on the hanger bolt you tighten two nuts together, then you can drive the stud or hanger bolt into the leg. Just Google jam nut and you can figure it out. Pretty simple. To attach the leg assembly to the plywood I used these tee nuts: www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-20-Zinc-Plated-Tee-Nut-4-Pack-802301/204274194?MERCH=REC-homepagehorizontal1_rrNA-204274194--N Simply drill a hole where you want the leg and tap in one of those nuts. Hope this helps!

[@jigsawpulse1139]

Kevin Wallin helped me big time. Such an ingenious idea. You the man!!!

[@richcle]

I live in that for almost two month , And i tell you to put bed that high is hell . Take that seat out dont be lazy you will enjoy it more . One other thing I hate is the compartment in the middle will stop you from craw up to your bed from inside .

[@Psilocy-ben]

Great video. I’m going to do something similar for mine. Did you use tee nuts to accept the hangar bolts, or do you just screw the legs straight into the wood?

[@wallinkevin]

Great question, yes I used t nuts to thread the hanger bolts into.

[@RF-co2ix]

Kevin, thanks for the great video. Any chance you have a video of the box build? Dimensions, etc.? TIA.

[@wallinkevin]

Hey Richard, unfortunately I do not have a video of the build. And no I don't have any dimensions. I was just flying by the seat of my pants when I made it. I no longer have the 4runner or the bed platform.

[@dennisyost7169]

So yeah.

[@haisamalameldin7751]

Hey man what a great build!! Very creative, i was just wondering if i could get some pictures of front side when the bed is all set, just to check out where the support legs stand. Thanks

[@haisamalameldin7751]

What i actually meant is if they dont damage your second row seats ?

[@wallinkevin]

@@haisamalameldin7751 Hey! I actually sold the 4runner a few days ago! So no I don't have any more pictures but I can tell you it didn't damage the seats at all.

[@johnmcneilva]

Great video, very cool. Where do you store the mattress in the vehicle while you are driving?

[@wallinkevin]

I think the mattress would fit in the back if it were folded up but I haven't tried it yet. I usually just have it stored at home when not in use.

[@grantdunkelman45]

Do you have a link to the hinges you have or did you just get them at like Home Depot? I'm interested in doing that folding design as well.

[@kennystrickland2689]

Solid build. How comfortably does that accommodate you, your wife, and your dog?

[@wallinkevin]

It's very comfortable once everyone is settled in. It's getting to that point that's difficult. Eventually though, we ended up selling it and moving up to a larger vehicle. Even though it was cramped we still used it on countless trips. Many great memories. The best thing about the set up is it showed us we could travel inexpensively and more often which is totally worth it in our opinion. Hope that helps!

[@nicolascaldwell4702]

Great job, man! Do you have measurements lying around by chance?

[@wallinkevin]

Sorry for the late response. I do not have detailed measurements. It was a measure then cut type of thing. No plans. Thanks.

[@WillN2Go1]

Use paraffin to wax whatever slides. I've found that waxed hard wood rails are as good as metal, mechanical drawer slides and more reliable over time. Paraffin instead of a candle or soap because it would be less likely to attract bears.

[@wallinkevin]

That's excellent advice right there. One of the drawers is pretty sticky so I'll give it a shot. Thanks again!

[@bss2692]

@@wallinkevin I used HDPE one-sided TAPE for the contact surface of my drawers.. Think on Amazon for around $10. Super Slick, durable surface. Good IDEA on the PEGS ! (Stealing)

[@wallinkevin]

@@bss2692 That's a great idea! I'll have to steal that one!

[@daniryan8007]

Well.........I'll be dipped !!😲😲😲

[@ryanlenhart8641]

Great build man! Any chance you have the lengths and widths for the top piece in the back and the two hinged pieces that fold forward. I’ve got a 2004 and this will be perfect. Thanks!!

[@wallinkevin]

Hey! Sorry I don't have any dimensions, I actually just sold the 4runner. I threw in the bed platform so the new owner has it. If you're going to build one I would say go for it! We loved ours! Only complaint is it gets pretty cramped. Good luck!

[@mbailey802]

Great build. Do you happen to know how many inches from the top of the platform to the ceiling in the 4runner? I feel mine is slightly too high in my pathfinder. Looking to get a 4th gen 4runner in the future though, there may be more ceiling room than my 98 pathy.

[@wallinkevin]

Unfortunately I sold the 4runner so I couldn't tell you. But I will say it wasn't enough room for me. I would recommend looking at a gx470!

[@angel101w]

Did you use a guide to build the whole thing? I would love to know if there is a tutorial for this!

[@f0r3allz]

How’s it while cooking and fumes? Any trouble with the cab getting smells??

[@WadeWaters-pv8mi]

Do you have the build plans for this buy chance?

[@boulala21]

hey mate thanks for the video. Wondering what's your clearance between the mattress and the roof. Planning to do something similar to this on a x-trail and I just wanna have an idea of the heights I should go for. Thanks

[@wallinkevin]

Hey! Sorry man I sold the 4runner a few months back. The bed platform sat flush with the top of the wheel wells. So from there to the roof and subtract the thickness of the mattress. It was too tight for our liking but we still used it all the time and had many great trips.

[@tgevwhbc]

Did you just screw a piece of wood into the bottom of the sleeping platform to act as a drawer stopper or are they pretty snug and can handle weight/stay level without that? Thanks for sharing!

[@wallinkevin]

Hey! Yeah those dowells act as legs and support the weight of the sleeping platform. They are not drawer stops. They are surprisingly sturdy honestly. Even I wasn't sure what to expect but they've held up great over time. Thanks for watching!

[@focust15]

What kind of hinges are used here? Thanks. Great build!

[@wallinkevin]

I just used some pretty standard heavy dusty hinges from home Depot. Nothing special. Thanks for watching!

[@joeg4332]

How do you close the hatch once in? Haven’t found a good way yet in mine.

[@rpgthunderthudd2827]

A Batwing Awning/Tent, a roof rack loaded with camping equipment and water and yer goodta go. Yeah buddie.

[@michaelmanning2448]

Any chance you’d share measurements on wood and hardware you used? Or diagram? Just picked up an 04 and love this.

[@wallinkevin]

I wish I could but I don't have it anymore. Enjoy the 4Runner!

[@claytonmoorman]

would you be willing to do a layout blueprint of the build? great job!

[@wallinkevin]

Unfortunately I no longer have it. :-(

[@zman92630]

Question for you buddy. On our 4th gens, the folded down back seat creates an incline in the back platform. Does your design level out the platform, or does it incline as well? Just curious, and thank you for a great video and design! Cheers mate.

[@tkj3759]

Im guessing he made the screw-in legs different sizes to accommodate the incline.

[@Ekblends]

I am definitely going to steal the foldable flat idea!. would you be willing to measure the 3 pieces of wood that you have folding?

[@wallinkevin]

Unfortunately I sold it all so I don't have anything to measure. Sorry!

[@Ekblends]

@@wallinkevin No problem! Thanks for the response!

[@renedescartes2992]

Good build. What year is your 4runner? '08?

[@wallinkevin]

Thanks, Yep 2008

[@marvinjackson1617]

I love this build! Do you happen to have a copy of plans for sale?

[@wallinkevin]

Thank you! Unfortunately I do not... And I no longer have the 4Runner. :-(

[@JoeBuck-uc3bl]

Do you ever regret going with black? I love black (especially how it looks with silver rims), and I also bought a black one…but I’m second guessing my decision to not go with silver instead because of how hot it gets in the sun during summer!!! I’m even referring to my decision now as choosing “Oven Black.” There will definitely be situations where I could nap in a silver 4Runner, but not a black one. Just recently I found myself wanting to nap in the parking lot during a long lunch break for a day long conference, ‘Oven Black’ definitely ruined that decision, and it wasn’t THAT hot, so silver would have worked. I could of course make an adjustment IF there’s an option to find a shaded area, but the entire lot was in direct sunlight.

[@wallinkevin]

I agree with you and I would have gone silver over black too if I had the choice.

[@elliotmartinez6728]

Did you use a layer of ply as a base and then screw the uprights of the drawer system into that or is it just sitting on the carpet of the cargo space?

[@wallinkevin]

It's just sitting on the carpet.

[@joejames8503]

id be interested in knowing where to get that mattress.

[@wallinkevin]

Sure thing. www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Products-Portable-High-Density/dp/B01INZBCJG

[@RageGamerAZ]

Question? I wanna do a build like that in my 99 dodge Durango and do you have 3rd seating in those? And also how did you do the screw pegs? I really like that idea since I have 3 kids kinda getting rid of my 3rd row wouldn't be an option! Thanks for any input 😊

[@wallinkevin]

My 4runner does not have a 3rd row seat. I've seen some 4runners that do though. I'm sure you could do something similar in the durango! I used hanger bolts like these: www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-20-tpi-x-2-in-Coarse-Standard-Steel-Plain-Hanger-Bolts-4-Pack-809321/204273740 Just drill a pilot hole in the leg, then on the hanger bolt you tighten two nuts together, then you can drive the stud or hanger bolt into the leg. Just Google jam nut and you can figure it out. Pretty simple. To attach the leg assembly to the plywood I used these tee nuts: www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-20-Zinc-Plated-Tee-Nut-4-Pack-802301/204274194?MERCH=REC-homepagehorizontal1_rrNA-204274194--N Simply drill a hole where you want the leg and tap in one of those nuts. Hope this helps!

[@RageGamerAZ]

@@wallinkevin awesome thanks!! I really like your build set!!

[@christianbear7508]

Did you do this with the rear cargo deck in, or did you take it out?

[@wallinkevin]

I did remove the rear cargo deck. It's an easy two bolts if I remember correctly.

[@samsandler6005]

hi, what type of wood did you use? what type of screws did you use to assemble the pieces together? thanks

[@wallinkevin]

Hey! I used pre finished 3/4" pine plywood from Home Depot, however I wouldn't recommend it. Although it works and is incredibly rigid, there were lots of voids in the plywood. From what I've read, Baltic Birch plywood would have been the better choice. I believe I used 2 inch #8 construction screws for most of the build. Good luck!

[@Britney007]

How tall is the box with out the mattress? Wondering if my 9inch box “planned build” and then mattress will give me NO head room. I am in a sequoia which gives me a little more clearance. Appreciate you letting me know your box height?

[@wallinkevin]

The sequoia should definitely help with interior space. Unfortunately I sold the 4runner a while ago. All that I can tell you is that I built it to the same height as the wheel wells.

[@JesusGarcia-pd8pr]

What size mattress??

[@parroyod195]

do you travel with the bed matress folded or how?

[@wallinkevin]

Sorry for the late response. We travel with the bed down and made. The two dogs hang out on the bed.