Best rear cargo mat with 3rd row seats removed?

[Ali FJ80]

Sorry about bringing up an old post, but found this on Ebay. Anybody have one? It's cheap enough ($31 including shipping to US - bad sign?) that I might give it a go if no one else has acquired one.

had contacted them last year and the very small pic of the actual mat they sent me looks like it was for models with the 3rd row seats. The toyota one listed on the prior page is nice but wanted more of a lip all around so I got the weatherteck one. I would also still like something with a tall lip that covers the whole area.

 

[luke27617]

2018 LX570 comes as well now without third row as one of the options. I am sure there will be a Toyota/Lexus or WeatherTech version soon.

 

[RussBow6]

2018 LX570 comes as well now without third row as one of the options. I am sure there will be a Toyota/Lexus or WeatherTech version soon.

saw that for the lx, pretty cool. think toyota will go the same way for the LC?

 

[luke27617]

saw that for the lx, pretty cool. think toyota will go the same way for the LC?

For sure would trade my 16 for new LC without 3rd row.

 

[studawg]

For sure would trade my 16 for new LC without 3rd row.

And you could get the rear seat screen delete at the same time, right?

 

[luke27617]

And you could get the rear seat screen delete at the same time, right?

screen?

 

[studawg]

Don't all the 16s have the huge monitors on the back of the seats? I think those became an option for 2018.

 

[longranger]

Yes, Kevin, thanks for the pics. Very helpful. I have some outdoor carpet from Lowes that I am going to cut to fit like on of the other forum members. I have a simplistic, DIY approaches to "drawers" that I'll be putting on top of it. So it will work fine. I also lay down one of those cushioning mats that you can get on Amazon and elsewhere that go on the roof of a car when you have a car top luggage carrier. They provide a bit of padding and are someone non-slip. That helps keep things from sliding around.

Can you pls share your “DIY Drawer” setup? Thanks in advance.

 

[longranger]

Ok, one full year after starting this thread I FINALLY have my solution: kudos to @89cruiserfj62 for the pic of the mat for the 5-seat LC200 in Australia. I spent 8 months sending emails and posting on websites trying to 1) get someone in Australia to confirm the fit for our US models (waste of time) and 2) getting ANYONE to agree to ship me one to the US after I was 95% sure it would fit. None of the AU eBayers (including Toyota dealers with eBay presence) were any use (all said "Can't ship to US").

I finally got out my international calling card and starting random calling dealers one Sunday night (Mon am in AU) and eventually got Matthew Wright, a "Parts Interpreter" with Sydney City Toyota to agree to ship me the PZQ20-60420 mat for AU$102 + AU$120 for shipping (total = US$183.50). It showed up 6 days later and I was very pleased to see that it fit our LC200's perfectly!

I've attached pics showing:

1. After removal of OEM mat & 3rd row seats (including all hardware & seat belts)
2. After install of PZQ20-60420 mat
3. Left & Right rear closeups showing fit of mat

Let me know if y'all have any ?'s...
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You did a really great job here. Kudos for finding the correct part number. Now that the 2018 LX570 is sold in the US as a 5-seater, I think it’s important for all of us to call US dealers and demand that they get shipments of these mats for the US market. I also priced the Aussie option, but then figured, isn’t that what the dealership is supposed to be precisely for? Toyota has a massive distributor network globally, and now a model that requires this part — so time to put two and two together.

For the last week, I’ve been speaking with the Lexus and Toyota parts folks locally and they say, “not yet.” Frustrating. My temporary solution leaves much to be desired but heck of a lot better than it was before.

 

[longranger]

You did a really great job here. Kudos for finding the correct part number. Now that the 2018 LX570 is sold in the US as a 5-seater, I think it’s important for all of us to call US dealers and demand that they get shipments of these mats for the US market. I also priced the Aussie option, but then figured, isn’t that what the dealership is supposed to be precisely for? Toyota has a massive distributor network globally, and now a model that requires this part — so time to put two and two together.

For the last week, I’ve been speaking with the Lexus and Toyota parts folks locally and they say, “not yet.” Frustrating. My temporary solution leaves much to be desired but heck of a lot better than it was before.

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The material is just vinyl flooring from a local carpet shop. $50 for a 6’x13’ piece. Pluses, it covers the area that needs to be covered. Minuses, it’s too soft, and doesn’t hold up to the rigors of a Bob double stroller. My ideal setup isn’t just a cargo mat — but flooring/seat panels like those found in the Toyota Matrix — very sturdy and functional — perfect for a LC in its multiple use-cases. Has anyone done something like a Matrix/LC transplant. I haven’t even measured/sized them up, but a local junkyard has a fresh Matrix that might be the ticket.

 

[longranger]

I was wondering how long it would take to get a question about the covers; @fireball, you win with a time of 39 minutes!
Part numbers? Hmmm, i guess we'll call them fp#3L & fp#3R (I actually made a couple of parts for my '99LC way back when...)

Seriously though, I could not believe Toyota didn't have something to cover up those holes: not only ugly, but looks like a guaranteed magnet for small parts to fall into! I was hoping my Australian contacts might help, but eventually discovered the rear trim on the 5-seat version down there is completely different and doesn't have the holes.

I did some research and decided to create my own covers. If I had known how much time and money I'd spend, I would have covered them with duct tape and gone on down the road! The one on the right was vacuum formed from some plastic trim I found in a junkyard. By the time I got to the left side, I ordered some ABS sheets to use, but am not thrilled with the finish (too shiny and pattern doesn't match).

As I was getting close to completing the project, my friends (who had been telling me I was way too "anal" about this issue) suggested I might consider selling these to like-minded LC200 enthusiasts. If there's enough interest and I can find a good source of trim material, I'll see about redoing my molds one more time and produce some of these for sale.

Thanks for the likes.

Would definitely buy a pair if reasonably priced (~$20/pair) — right now have it covered with nicely tucked vinyl, but had my two year old daughter in the cargo area as I was tinkering with seat covers to keep her raisin fingers away from leather. So truthfully not sure if my vinyl origami survived the encounter. Instead of duct tape, I would strongly suggest painters tape that can be painted black before or after application (brush painting some acrylic would work) — or black “gaffers tape” — used for electronic applications. Both are very tacky and have very good holds without the inevitable duct tape peeling and unstable performance across a broad heat curve.

 

[longranger]

The material is just vinyl flooring from a local carpet shop. $50 for a 6’x13’ piece. Pluses, it covers the area that needs to be covered. Minuses, it’s too soft, and doesn’t hold up to the rigors of a Bob double stroller. My ideal setup isn’t just a cargo mat — but flooring/seat panels like those found in the Toyota Matrix — very sturdy and functional — perfect for a LC in its multiple use-cases. Has anyone done something like a Matrix/LC transplant. I haven’t even measured/sized them up, but a local junkyard has a fresh Matrix that might be the ticket.

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Also, by way of comparing/contrasting — the Highlander Weathertech cargo mat and OEM Sequoia all-weather mats are very close fits — not exact, of course, but usable. 2010 Highlander mat is gray. 2018 Sequoia cargo mat is black. Both are in the cargo bay of a 2011 200-series with third row removed. The photos of the Sequoia all-weather matS (plural, bc the mat is made up of two separate rubber pieces, one of which sits on the other) are a little deceptive bc my vinyl is bunched up underneath the corners where the cargo mats would fall. FWIW.

 

[dukmon]

A lot of this stuff looks like a dysfunctional train wreck......


Covering your floor space with ARB drawers is the cleanest remedy, IMO.

 

[longranger]

A lot of this stuff looks like a dysfunctional train wreck......


Covering your floor space with ARB drawers is the cleanest remedy, IMO.

Hahahah. No, the train is wobbly but is still on the rails. With the third seats removed, the open hole version is truly the train wreck.

It’s not just about cargo liner, but as we all know, the cargo floor geometry on the 200-series slopes down as you move towards the 2nd row seats, so an ideal cargo liner is one that also protects the 2nd row seat backs. I stabbed through the passenger seat back accidentally with a double stroller, hence the desire to have a piece that goes continuously from the backs of the seats towards the lift gate. I suspect folks who travel with dogs have similar concerns/needs.

Lastly, I’ve already chipped the sliver of painted metal on the lift gate where the plastic trim ends, and the edge of the lift gate begins. To be far more functional, it seems like it should be wrapped in a piece of plastic, leather, weatherstripping, whatnot. Without anything, it’s just an exposed metal edge that will get a ton of beating.

Ideally, again, a cargo “cover” would go from this lip on the liftgate to the headrests on the back of the 2nd row seat — in one continuous piece of material (for ease of cleanup), or in interlocking two or three pieces. Has anyone covered the cargo area in this way?

 

[longranger]

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This is the OEM Toyota mat on ebay for 5-seat LC200/LX570 (OEM 2-row 200-series; or OEM 3-row, with the 3rd row seats removed) -- TOYOTA PART NO. PZQ2060420.

Thank you for finding this. I look the liberty of editing the quote to make it easier for others to find the photo and part number in one post. I went to two Toyota dealers in the U.S. already and asked them to special order it. U.S.-based 200-series owners should not be put through the delay/cost of buying from OEM Toyota parts from Australia. That's what parts departments are supposed to be doing.

We should insist Toyota stock this, especially because 2018+ LX now comes in a 2-row configuration.

 

[longranger]

Aside from the bolt holes that are opened up when the 3rd row seats are removed, there are two additional holes per side (total of 4) through the metal cabin floor, and you can see all the way through them to the suspension, pavement below. In other words, they are totally open (not threaded).

Does anyone know what these holes are for? Logic/experience suggests these are drainage holes, and as such, should be left open. So if there's a big water leak in the back, or if you're fording and water goes through the front and to the back, it can drain out as the truck continues to move around.

On the other hand, I was under the impression that LC200 cabins were supposed to be more-or-less air-tight -- specifically for situations like fording small streams, etc. So, water can get through the door jambs and sills, and so on, but it's supposed to be minimized.

Can someone please educate us on the utility of these holes? I'm thinking of just covering them with painter's tape or duct tape, then plugging the holes in the carpet with pieces of carpeting to match, followed by a layer of plastic sheeting on top. Alternatively, I can leave them as is, which is plugged with some loose-fitting plastic interior clips -- so that they are both covered and air flow through them is restricted, but there is still drainage through the sides of the plastic clips. The upholstery pieces will press them down from the top so they are not wobbly and rattle while driving.

If anyone has advice on this, would love to hear it. Thx.

 

[bryson]

Aside from the bolt holes that are opened up when the 3rd row seats are removed, there are two additional holes per side (total of 4) through the metal cabin floor, and you can see all the way through them to the suspension, pavement below. In other words, they are totally open (not threaded).

Does anyone know what these holes are for? Logic/experience suggests these are drainage holes, and as such, should be left open. So if there's a big water leak in the back, or if you're fording and water goes through the front and to the back, it can drain out as the truck continues to move around.

On the other hand, I was under the impression that LC200 cabins were supposed to be more-or-less air-tight -- specifically for situations like fording small streams, etc. So, water can get through the door jambs and sills, and so on, but it's supposed to be minimized.

Can someone please educate us on the utility of these holes? I'm thinking of just covering them with painter's tape or duct tape, then plugging the holes in the carpet with pieces of carpeting to match, followed by a layer of plastic sheeting on top. Alternatively, I can leave them as is, which is plugged with some loose-fitting plastic interior clips -- so that they are both covered and air flow through them is restricted, but there is still drainage through the sides of the plastic clips. The upholstery pieces will press them down from the top so they are not wobbly and rattle while driving.

If anyone has advice on this, would love to hear it. Thx.

Can you post a pic of the through-holes that you're talking about? I very recently had my entire interior out, and do not recall any holes that needed to be plugged after removing the 3rd row seats and brackets. The seat brackets do have locating pins that have corresponding holes in the body, but I don't think they went through to the exterior...

One possible explanation: On several 80s I've found that if the 3rd row latch strikers are removed and the bolts are not reinserted, there are open holes left. But, most of the time, the hole appears to be sealed because of the factory (port?) applied undercoating blocking off the hole from underneath and giving the appearance (from above) of a blind hole. I wouldn't trust the undercoating to be waterproof in these cases. I'd love to find some set screws or threaded plugs that match the striker bolts, but in a few cases I've just popped off the undercoating and threaded in a short bolt from underneath (i.e. won't stick up in the floor) to seal them up.

 

[gaijin]

I assume we're talking about this hole:

I asked over a year ago if anyone knew what these were, bu no response ...

Close-up makes it look like a drain:

HTH

 

[LBridges]

I have a question out to Lloydmats.

I searched on 2018 Lexus and for various model custom mats (carpet and rubber) their description states:
Standard Cargo Area Mat
Note: 3rd and Cargo No Cutouts for 3rd Seat Mount Points


I asked if it would also work for the TLC if the third row was removed. Will update with their answer.

UPDATE: They have a mat without the cutouts, but it is shaped as if the seats where still there but in a folded up position. I suggested they look into the 5 passenger LX

 

[longranger]

I assume we're talking about this hole:

I asked over a year ago if anyone knew what these were, bu no response ...

Close-up makes it look like a drain:

HTH

Posting photos below: