Hello all, LONG time reader, this maybe my first post in 10 years! I am looking at getting an FJ55 and am in talks to purchase the flying pig.
My big question is who all has dropped/modified new seats (3 point harnesses with pretensioners and headrests) and put them in the rear of the 55 if not that has anyone modified the stock bench to add these items?
I am looking at updating the seats for additional safety for my 1.5 year old and 4.5 year old. They both use boosters currently and I would like them to have pretensioner belts. Also I always plan for the worst and hope for the best so this plus a sport cage on the interior will probably be in the future if talks go well!
I was looking at 3rd row Tahoe/yukon seats from the early 2000s and have found a few silverado front seat "bench" seats that are 2 buckets with a transforming center console for the middle seat. I like the yukon idea better but just exploring options. Chat GPT told me a great option would be from a Chevy uplander width wise but they don't look as good or have full integrated belts like the yukon ones have. I am prioritizing 4 seats with shoulder belts for safety and the 5th is just the occasional use seat.
Lastly I have minimal fabrication experience and I would more than likely hire RCI Offroad a local shop here in Melbourne, FL to do it, that or we have a race shop that specializes in roll cages. Either of these shops would perform the modifications for increased safety and piece of mind.
Has anyone mounted seats and has good words of advice?
Thanks in advance!
Please enjoy this photo of my (now sold to my friend) built 07 V8 4runner next to my dads '94 FJ73 (Fathers day gift we got him 4 years ago).
My big question is who all has dropped/modified new seats (3 point harnesses with pretensioners and headrests) and put them in the rear of the 55 if not that has anyone modified the stock bench to add these items?
I am looking at updating the seats for additional safety for my 1.5 year old and 4.5 year old. They both use boosters currently and I would like them to have pretensioner belts. Also I always plan for the worst and hope for the best so this plus a sport cage on the interior will probably be in the future if talks go well!
I was looking at 3rd row Tahoe/yukon seats from the early 2000s and have found a few silverado front seat "bench" seats that are 2 buckets with a transforming center console for the middle seat. I like the yukon idea better but just exploring options. Chat GPT told me a great option would be from a Chevy uplander width wise but they don't look as good or have full integrated belts like the yukon ones have. I am prioritizing 4 seats with shoulder belts for safety and the 5th is just the occasional use seat.
Lastly I have minimal fabrication experience and I would more than likely hire RCI Offroad a local shop here in Melbourne, FL to do it, that or we have a race shop that specializes in roll cages. Either of these shops would perform the modifications for increased safety and piece of mind.
Has anyone mounted seats and has good words of advice?
Thanks in advance!
Please enjoy this photo of my (now sold to my friend) built 07 V8 4runner next to my dads '94 FJ73 (Fathers day gift we got him 4 years ago).
