71 fj40 rear jump seats

[skydog 71]

• I mocked up the 71 (I think they are 71 at least) jump seats in my 73 parts fj & noticed there is very little clearance for a roll bar. I know these years did not come with a roll bar, but have started to second guess myself. the 71 has a cage in there from an unknown origin & I was going to replace that at some time but wondering even if I did that, would there be room. it looks like i have to put it right agains the quarter panel to have any hope of fitting. I placed the seats so that the entire rubber spacer was against the wheelhouse. will this seat work with a roll bar, can I get my hard top back on with the bar so close to the outside? thanks in advance.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Most guys who add the factory roll bar go with the later, shorter seats that fit between the rails.

 

[thebigredrocker]

Here's how my 71's long jump seats were mounted. They currently are at the upholsterer's and I must confess I never really paid attention whether the current mount location made sense.

 

[thecrazygreek]

I like this set up.

 

[skydog 71]

Here's how my 71's long jump seats were mounted. They currently are at the upholsterer's and I must confess I never really paid attention whether the current mount location made sense.
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I think the bars at the rear of your seats were cut off my frames. my seats go to the upholstery shop the week of the 19th!

 

[tlc762]

$OR makes a kit to space out early long jump seats to allow them to fit with a roll bar... might check it out. I'm gonna pick one up one of these days when I can afford it.
HTH,
Will

 

[thebigredrocker]

I did not know that. Thanks for the heads up.

$OR makes a kit to space out early long jump seats to allow them to fit with a roll bar... might check it out. I'm gonna pick one up one of these days when I can afford it.
HTH,
Will

 

[thebigredrocker]

@tlc762 I'm not seeing the kit. Do you recall what page it was on?

 

[tlc762]

Page 246 Land Cruiser Tube Bar Accessories
This should be the page (246b).
hth,
Will

 

[bikersmurf]

I like this set up.
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