fj 40 headrest

[eyeperform]

I must have had my '78 FJ too long (since new!)... I am trying to put on new seatcovers and can't figure out how to budge out the headrests.... is there a secret?

Thanks, Dennis O. Santa Rosa, CA
1978 FJ 40
1989 FJ62 "Woody"

 

[projektdotnet]

I just wiggle mine but I imagine that 74 headrests will be a little different. If nothing else *bump*

 

[Nomis]

Get behind them then push forward and up at the same time. The shafts have a groove in them midway down. The other thing that may help is to punch them down first - this frees them up a bit, then push forward and pull up at the same time.

Shawn

 

[eyeperform]

Shawn - thanks, you nailed it! I put a little Tri-Flo in 'em and then leaned on it and - presto - it worked. Now I have new sheepskin for the driver and passenger....

Dennis

 

[Nomis]

Good to hear! Origninal owners are few and far between these days. Maybe start another thread and post up a few pics of your rig. Oh, and welcome to the MUD.

Shawn