Icon Jump Seats (1 Viewer)

[Pierps]

Hi Folks,

My rig (9/75 US Spec FJ40) didn't have jump seats when I bought it. I'm about 75% through my frame off, and my wife is insisting that I install jump seats because she thinks they're cool-looking. Who am I to resist?!?

I've gone down the research rabbit hole and I'm pretty shocked by the prices of beat up/dented/pitted used seats on one end of the spectrum, and restored seats on the other end (there's a seller on ebay asking over $2k restored for the short style jump seats!!).

I see that Icon offers reproduction jump seats:

ICON FJ Jump Seat Frame Set

The ICON Jump Seat frames were designed to resemble the original Toyota design, but with improved ergonomics and sturdiness. Crafted in California. Sold as a set of two, bare metal frames with no foam no upholster no hardware provided. Powder coat, paint and upholster to your liking. (All sales...

shop.icon4x4.com

And I can still get seat covers and an OEM strap from the usual landcruiser vendors. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think ICON might be the most cost effective solution.

Does anybody have experience with these seats? I need to verify with ICON that they bolt up to an OEM tub and will accept OEM style seat covers. If I have to pay an upholstery shop to make seat covers then in all likelihood this won't be cost effective after all.

Thanks!!
Peter

 

[ATLTJ]

I dont know if this helps, but from the classifieds For Sale - Seattle FJ40 jump seat frames $350

 

[ranchdawg]

Saw during my nightly reading...

Builds - 78 body off restore (cruiser #2)

Some work on a few random things over the past couple days. Mounted the mini truck ps conversion bracket, and mini truck gear box. Also some work on the engine - bolted on the head and oil pan, as well as timing gear cover and crankshaft pulley. Lastly, painted the engine.

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[Pierps]

I dont know if this helps, but from the classifieds For Sale - Seattle FJ40 jump seat frames $350

Thanks! I saw those both on here and locally on craigslist. They're pretty rough (tweaked, dented, and pitted), and only $100 less (plus tax/shipping) than the Icon units. So I'd rather get something in new condition.

Saw during my nightly reading...

Builds - 78 body off restore (cruiser #2)

Some work on a few random things over the past couple days. Mounted the mini truck ps conversion bracket, and mini truck gear box. Also some work on the engine - bolted on the head and oil pan, as well as timing gear cover and crankshaft pulley. Lastly, painted the engine.

forum.ih8mud.com

Awesome!!! so helpful, thanks. I searched but didn't find that. Funny- the OP on that thread is also the seller of the item @ATLTJ posted. so apparently he and I think similarly- that given the condition of his old seats, we'd rather just buy the ICON units. Looks like off-the-shelf upholstery will work, and they'll fit in an OEM application.

 

[roadstr6]

I bought a set of nearly perfect '78 short jump seats locally for $150. They are out there. Just takes patience.

 

[Curtice]

Awesome!!! so helpful, thanks. I searched but didn't find that. Funny- the OP on that thread is also the seller of the item @ATLTJ posted. so apparently he and I think similarly- that given the condition of his old seats, we'd rather just buy the ICON units. Looks like off-the-shelf upholstery will work, and they'll fit in an OEM application.

Just saw this. It will be a while before I can install and use them, since I have a ways to go on my build. I have CruiserCorps seat covers. They did fit, but not perfectly. I had to fold them over a bit because the hinge area was different than stock seats. See:

Overall very pleased with how they turned out.

 

[Pierps]

Just saw this. It will be a while before I can install and use them, since I have a ways to go on my build. I have CruiserCorps seat covers. They did fit, but not perfectly. I had to fold them over a bit because the hinge area was different than stock seats. See:

Overall very pleased with how they turned out.

Nice- really appreciate the follow-up! Glad they worked out for you. I'm going to follow in your footsteps.

 

[Cruiser Corps]

I have actually been curious on the fit of the covers on those frames. I think if padding was a little thicker they would do even better.

Curious how if the brackets line up to the bolt to the factory tub?

 

[FloridaPhillip]

I have the Icon frames and just recently purchased the covers from you @Cruiser Corps (they are on their way). I may mess around with padding thickness and will let you know how it goes

 

[Curtice]

Yeah. I do wish I had thicker padding. Definitely post up your results.