FJ40 seating

[tnt40]

How can I get 5 people seated safely in a FJ40? Trying to figure out a safe way to put 3 kids in the back.

 

[trainrech]

I modified a set of rear jump seats out of a 78 to fold in (like the ones do in a 80/100 series) and basically turn them into a forward facing, full-width seat. Mounted three sets of lap belts to a piece of DOM which is bolted to the fender wells. Sorry, can't find any pics and it isn't installed at the moment. Hopefully that'll fuel your imagination.

 

[RUfj40crazy]

Buy an old van and tow it behind!

 

[Quazii]

Helmets
Actually here are some PICS of my solution. I have a 5,4, and 10month old. The ratchet straps are rated at 1200lbs. By next summer I'll have seatbelts in (2 per side). I might even have the top painted to match the tub

 

[usmcruiser]

ratchet straps??? WTF Over?

My wife would kill me if I even thougt about that.

 

[usmcruiser]

Man-it-aint-free has this bench seat. They show it with optional 4pt harnesses but I bet you could get 3 kids on there.

http://www.man-a-fre.com/pa/4plusfj40rearbenchseat.htm

 

[Klunky Chris]

if your gonna do a rear bench like that a CJ j**p seat fits between the fender wells fine, and is a lot cheaper.
Your not gonna get 3 kids on that though...

 

[BKerr]

I put two 4 pt harnesses on my rear jump seats. bolted em thru existing holes with Grade * screws so not goin anywhere. I dont know how you would swing 3 unless you rig a mounting bracket for the center. Do they need to be in carseats or are they bigger? Mine are 3 & 5 and are as secure in the harnesses as in our Yukon.

I can post pics if you think that would help.

 

[atoyot]

If your going to use ratchet straps you could probably fit six car seats in the back! No seat needed! BTW I do not condone this and niether do the authorities.
A positive in using a seat belt is the quick release. Sometimes those ratchets can be a pain.

 

[drohweder]

Quick release need not apply to the car seats. I don't think I could get my kids seat out of the 80 in a pinch. Guess that is why the seat straps to the car and the kid to the seat.

 

[tnt40]

seating

Anybody have a Troopie for sale. This sounds like my only option. Did they make this in a soft top?

 

[Quazii]

You can but tie down anchors at various stores. The bigger seats are anchored to the roll bar. Not saying this is the only way, just a starter for ideas. The quick release is not a problem as I never release the straps. The infant seat has a base and quick releases from it (from small plastic strap and hooks which would fail long before the tie down straps).
It also took some time before my wife would trust it. I had to get in there and really yank on the seats to show they wouldn't move. It may not be conventional but spending a ton at SOR or MAF is not the only solution.

 

[tnt40]

seating

Sorry, forgot to mention my kids are 9, 13, 14. Car seats are'nt used.

 

[dekuiper]

I have the rear - fold & tumble - seat out of a late 70s, early 80s Chevy Blazer. Sits nicely on the wheel wells, faces forward and offers room under the seat for a small amount of storage. Plus the seat belts are integrated as are arm rests. It also places the kids slightly higher than normal so they can see out the front. My kids are 7, 10, 12 and all fit fine.

I do intend to cover them in the near future to match the front seats...

I thought I posted some pics in a previous thread...I'll look for them.

 

[CruisinTiger]

Quazii that's funny as hell, wrong but funny as hell.

 

[secretagent]

Ratchet straps....thats AWESOME, I'm strappin' the kids to the rack tomm for a weekend drive.

 

[haystax]

I used the entire rear seat from a 80's Saab 900, lower seat sits on fenders, and folds forward to the back of the front seats when not in use. Seat back sits on fenders and attaches to the rear roll bar and some handlebar triple clamp style brackets. Not much legroom or head clearance for adults but should work good for kids that size. Also used factory Saab seat belts attached to rear roll bar, the seat bottom rests on a soon to be finished fullsize drawer. I cut the seat a little on each end to drop it down to about 5" above cargo floor. It is kinda tall in the back but it matches the front seats I'm using from the Saab and folds flat or comes out easy when not in use.

 

[aj5k80]

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