Living in the Past
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Little search brought up pictures of the correct headrests for 73-75 models
1973 FJ40 Head rest? (2 Viewers)
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@Living in the Past Ah yes....the illusive unicorn of headrests. 
So does anyone actually have one of these mythical creatures in their possession? I'm sure I couldn't afford it, but maybe I could attempt to recreate it? I've been designing it in my head and have ideas but I'm wondering if someone on here actually owns one or two of these that could provide pictures and dimensions?
So does anyone actually have one of these mythical creatures in their possession? I'm sure I couldn't afford it, but maybe I could attempt to recreate it? I've been designing it in my head and have ideas but I'm wondering if someone on here actually owns one or two of these that could provide pictures and dimensions?
I have the 'unicorn' headrests on my rig. Bought them from Mud classifieds, iirc.
They are just slightly different than the later ones, as far as center-to-center on the space between posts. Probably easier to just do later seats (my headrest doesn't match (too much environmental wear), particularly if you already are planning on a three-point-seatbelt-look?
They are just slightly different than the later ones, as far as center-to-center on the space between posts. Probably easier to just do later seats (my headrest doesn't match (too much environmental wear), particularly if you already are planning on a three-point-seatbelt-look?
Living in the Past
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@Living in the Past Ah yes....the illusive unicorn of headrests.
Hard to believe a cruiser that a PO butchered the dash like this could still have all the treasures still with it. Even came with the radio delete plate.
I removed the headrests shortly after buying it in 1994. They are stored in the climate controlled environment. Will be a while until I have access to them.
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@Grayscale and @Living in the Past It's good to know that unicorns do exist. I doubt I'll ever see them in person, but I'll always pay attention to FJ40 headrests from this point forward.
@Living in the Past I like switches as much as the next guy but there's got to be a limit. LOL That looks like the cockpit of an SR-71 Blackbird!
I doubt I'll ever see them in person, but I'll always pay attention to FJ40 headrests from this point forward. @Living in the Past I like switches as much as the next guy but there's got to be a limit. LOL That looks like the cockpit of an SR-71 Blackbird!
ChaseBoost
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@ChaseBoost Those look pretty dang good. The material looks like it almost matches too. Did you figure out what Jeep models/years would work on the JF40 seats (post dimension)? A quick search for "jeep cherokee headrests" shows they COULD be the same from 1984-1996 but that's trusting an ebay listing.....
ChaseBoost
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Yes, that’s what the listing for these labeled as year models. They did not slide right in. Took some wiggling but nothing that led me to believe I damaged anything in the process. Cleaning up the prongs and a light coat of lubricant would have helped. Found a lot on eBay but these are a good match to the material.
Yeah I ended up finding mine by the piece and not as a set. Just found 2 random mudders getting rid of a single headrest so I think they are slightly cheaper that way, but only slightly if at all.@Grayscale and @Living in the Past It's good to know that unicorns do exist.
@Living in the Past I like switches as much as the next guy but there's got to be a limit. LOL That looks like the cockpit of an SR-71 Blackbird!
ChaseBoost
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I will post dimensions of the head rests and posts this evening. Knowing that helps a lot.
@ChaseBoost Any luck with the Heep Cherokee headrest post dimensional?
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@ChaseBoost if you have a chance to post that info it would be awesome. I'm headed to the wrecking yard tomorrow and will be looking at all the jeeps.
TEakins
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Cool Cruisers sells a rear bench seat that comes with head rests that also fit the front bucket seats. That makes them expensive head rests, but they throw in a free flip up rear bench seat for no extra charge!
ChaseBoost
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Apologies for the delay. Had a family member pass away. The holes in the FJ seat are a little far aprt but they fit. I sanded the posts, sanded the inside of the posts the most and applied a light coat of WLG. They slid in fine after that.
On an unrelated note- If anyone has come get tool they could loan out I would appreciate it. PM me and we can discuss it.
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Sorry for you loss.
Thank you for the pics and info. I'll measure my seats tonight. Based on the first picture you posted I'm guessing your FJ40 is a later model than mine (1973) so I'm wondering if my post holes are completely different spacing. I'll post my info this evening.
Thank you for the pics and info. I'll measure my seats tonight. Based on the first picture you posted I'm guessing your FJ40 is a later model than mine (1973) so I'm wondering if my post holes are completely different spacing. I'll post my info this evening.
ChaseBoost
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Thank you! Yes mine is a 78. Edit to my post earlier, if anyone has a centering tool they are willing to loan out please PM me for details.
Thank you for your Info, I’ve been looking for headrest also, Now I know we’re to look, this is a pic on my FJ55 post holes Looks like that will work for me
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It looks like my 1973 seats match @ChaseBoost 1978 and @Half Wacked aka Split Pea FJ55. Does anyone know if ALL FJ40's have the same headrest post spacing and diameter?
