Just bought a 4runner

Also, I think there's a lot to be said for a sleeping/storage platform in the rear storage area (this was my DIY; others have done similar):

 

Did you lift it at both ends to compensate for the back seats? That would really be nice!

 

Now that's a really nice DIY!

 

Not sure I understand the question, but this thread provides more details on what I did: https://www.4runners.com/threads/rear-storage-sleeping-platform.32714/

Just let me know if ya have more questions.

 

Welcome

 

2” lift in front 1.5” in rear 285/70/17 AT tires and Bilsteins all around. Then go have fun!

 

What are those panels on the back of the front seats?

 

I believe those are the rear seat bottoms, as those are folded forward.

 

glwood is correct. That’s the seat bottoms folded down. They are removable, and if you want to make more room for sleeping, you can remove them, move the front seats all the way forward, and I have heard that an 8-gallon Rubbermaid Action Packer is just the right height to sit in the space that's left over to extend your platform a bit toward the front of the vehicle.

Additionally, this thread has a bunch of other ideas: https://www.4runners.com/threads/lo...for-sleeping-in-the-back-of-my-4runner.25698/