how would you rate your FJ cruiser seats?

hill · 02-08-09, 09:41 PM

I have an opportunity to buy some FJ Cruiser seats from a wrecker for installation into my FJ40..

Just curious what the census is on how comfy the Cruiser seats are.

Cheers,

BigyellowFJ · 02-08-09, 10:14 PM

We like ours. They are comfortable in short and long trips and offer good adjustment. The drivers seat can raise several inches so you get better over the hood vision. Seat material is durable and weather resistent but it holds dust, pet hair etc.

1911 · 02-09-09, 09:06 AM

Seat comfort is very subjective; everyone's ass and back are different I guess. The stock FJC seats are decent for me; I've done a couple of 1000-mile days in mine and they didn't kill me. Not as comfortable as the stock seats in my FJ80, but most people hate those so go figure.

My FJC seats look to be about the same width as my stock FJ40 seats so you should be OK there.

joebob2586 · 02-09-09, 05:58 PM

They are nice, during long trips they make my back hurt a bit, if you buy invest in some wet oakle seat covers that way the dirt and pet hair dont get stuck in them

SkyKing · 02-09-09, 11:03 PM

A bit hard I think.
My seats start to hurt at about 600 miles. Not bad, but I might get some covers this summer.

NCFJ · 02-10-09, 09:33 AM

My wife and I hated ours, we refered to it as FJ butt. We have since replaced them with Corbeau Suspension seats, much preferred.

hill · 02-11-09, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NCFJ

My wife and I hated ours, we refered to it as FJ butt. We have since replaced them with Corbeau Suspension seats, much preferred.

did you get the reclining version?

FJ LE · 02-11-09, 06:36 PM

I rate them as the "Sinking Seats"

Cruiser Jimmy · 02-12-09, 12:14 PM

The seats are really comfortable. After being in the rig for the 2008 tour I can honestly say that they are pretty comfortable. 8 sometimes 10 hours driving and I did not get any sore spots in my legs or keyster. However, the seats in a 40....you'll have to report on that on.

brew8 · 02-13-09, 09:38 PM

I thought mine were fine till I got a new caddy, they are a bugger to keep clean.

Athena · 02-15-09, 11:15 AM

I've got a bad case of sciatica which on the drivers side I'm ok because I have the armrest...the passenger side was pretty hard to sit in after a long trip or on bumpy rides... I've since got the passenger armrest and that's seem to help a lot.

MarcoPolo · 02-15-09, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by hill

I have an opportunity to buy some FJ Cruiser seats from a wrecker for installation into my FJ40..

Can't speak for the FJC seats.

Put a pair of 2002 Celica seats into my 76'40. Lots of nice compliments how they look in the truck.

Best compliment is how my 6'4" bod fits ..and no more back issues

Good Luck

NCFJ · 02-15-09, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hill

did you get the reclining version?

Yes I did, and the bonus is that they also tilt all the way forward as well making access to the rear much easier.

Lemony · 02-17-09, 10:12 AM

FJ seats are crappy, wife n kids hate them. I can put up with them but would never buy them. Theres a TSB on the drivers, if thats any indication. If your gonna buy seats, buy them from a seat company, free FJ seats would beat a milk crate but thats about all.

BoondockSaint03 · 02-18-09, 12:46 PM

I actually thought the seats were comfortable and i liked that they are waterproof. I think that it is all in how you adjust them. Alot of people forget that a seat that is adjusted to be comfortable on short around town trips is not what will be comfortable for a long trip. I would do it in a heartbeat as long as they weren't overly expensive, but to each his own.

NYCTRD · 02-19-09, 11:49 AM

I find the seats fine
The fabric wears FAST if you wear jeans and "slide" in and out a lot.
Wet Okole's solved my problem with that, but they tend to PU pet hair, etc. as well (but not as bad as the sandpaper seats).

BoondockSaint03 · 02-19-09, 08:01 PM

I have also heard complaints about the seats wearing prematurely but i had 32,600mi and never had a problem at all. Never even any little fuzzballs or anything indicating any wear. Those that have had problems chime in. Good Luck

BoondockSaint03 · 02-19-09, 08:03 PM

I also really liked the adjustablility of them as well.

Niner · 02-19-09, 08:06 PM

I have 65500 on mine in 18 months no issues with excessive wear just what I would consider normal.

NYCTRD · 02-20-09, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BoondockSaint03

I have also heard complaints about the seats wearing prematurely but i had 32,600mi and never had a problem at all. Never even any little fuzzballs or anything indicating any wear. Those that have had problems chime in. Good Luck

The fact that I'm close to 300#'s and 6'2" tall may have something to do with it!

But it IS a "truck" (hilux)! I just have a wear problem in ONE spot (the left side upper seat where the seat air-bag module is located).

N4WOX · 02-26-09, 11:46 AM

They do the job, but they are not as nice as my Tacoma Sport sets were.

Archy Chris · 02-26-09, 12:16 PM

I like my seats. I consider them to be comfortable.

Rockrawler · 02-26-09, 12:47 PM

When I read the title I knew how this thread would go & then reading the posts I was right... pretty much a split down the middle. I'm about 300# and 6'3" and loved mine, wife was 5'7" and she liked them as well. I noticed the wear on the edge as well, but then I'm large so that doesnt help. The fabric is a bee-atch to keep clean so I'd recommend seat covers as well, but I dont prefer the wet-okole because they dont breathe well (they are made to insulate you in cold water) so you end up with sweaty back half after long trips

NYCTRD · 02-26-09, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrawler

When I read the title I knew how this thread would go & then reading the posts I was right... pretty much a split down the middle. I'm about 300# and 6'3" and loved mine, wife was 5'7" and she liked them as well. I noticed the wear on the edge as well, but then I'm large so that doesnt help. The fabric is a bee-atch to keep clean so I'd recommend seat covers as well, but I dont prefer the wet-okole because they dont breathe well (they are made to insulate you in cold water) so you end up with sweaty back half after long trips

They seem to "breathe" OK for me. I LOVE the Wet Okole's...but I imagine they could start to smell funky if I jumped in the truck with a "Wet Okole" very often!!

holmanm · 02-26-09, 04:12 PM

I think they are very comfortable. I'm 6'5" and 315lbs. When I first got it I read on here about wear on the left edge of the drivers seat, so I retrained the brain not to slide in and out and I've had no wear problem at 30K now.

killerkoff · 03-09-09, 11:29 PM

i was just thinking about this the other day
i don't like my seats that much i was thinking about redoing
some 87 SR-5 seats i always stayed put when i was 4xing and they seem more cush too

jerdog · 04-22-09, 08:53 PM

I got the first batch of FJCs in early '06, and I think Toyota didn't think to add the fwd incline feature until later. Mine don't incline more than 10-15 degrees fwd of vertical. That really sucks for getting the infant carrier in the back seat because of the small suicide doors. Good thing he's older now. As for comfort, I get neck cramps from the seat after a few hours on the road. A more vertical seat back helps. I don't have a butt or back issue from them, but a friend gets back pains after a few hours. The fabric cleans well--beer spill on the first dirt run in Sedona. I deal with them, but if an opportunity to change them out comes along, I will.

Medic · 05-03-09, 09:40 PM

So far I like the seats, but I have only had the FJ for a week or so and have been limited to short trips around town. Pretty reasonable adjustments, and the water proof aspect is sweet.

Keeping them clean, as other have pointed out, can be a pain...FWIW i have a Husky/White Shepard mix.... It looks like a rabbit exploded in my back seat.

fmj308 · 05-04-09, 04:32 AM

I like the stock seats ok. But like 1911 said, everybody's ass and back are different. What's comfortable for me may be horrible for you. The farthest I have gone in mine is from Chicago area to Mexico, MO, and I found the seats to be of no consequence.

bjorno · 05-05-09, 11:33 AM

I put a 1/4 spacer under the front of the seat and cranked the leg support all the way up, in order to distribute the weight a little better, trying to minimize "fj butt" syndrome. I also use the high adjustment to maximize the tilt towards the back, as this also impacts the lean allowed. Specially for longer drives I adjust this setting on the go. This helps some, but after 3 hours non-stop driving I still have to stop and stretch.

My most comfortable seats are in my 85 Bronco II as they offer more leg support and better weigh distribution, as well as lower back support. No problem driving for hours on end (pun intended).

Bjorn