Seat Options or Replacements

[rdcnj]

Hey everyone, as I get my Cruiser ready to start driving for some of the summer... the seats have me worried.

I have 40th Anniversary seats that are really in excellent condition, considering the age of the truck. I am really not trying to ruin them, as I know they are a rare item to find for a Cruiser, let alone a 40th Anniversary. As I'm now learning, seats are rare in general, good seats are impossible to find.

So, what can I do? Can I transplant seats from another vehicle into an FZJ80?
Will aftermarket seats work well? Corbeau and things of that nature?

Leather is not nearly as important as comfort. So leather is nice, comfort is much nicer.

Do you have a set of front and mid seats you are looking to get rid of? Please drop me a line.

If you have photos of transplants or replacements or suggestions, PLEASE drop a line below.

 

[BILT4ME]

God forbid you'd do a search for "seat"......

LMGTFY

COMPILED - 80 Series Seat Swap Thread

A few threads have been very useful to me over years, many of which are threads like the recent suspension coil and shock thread that @GWNugget started with a list of many of the available suspension options available and all the specs etc. I wanted to add a similar one for a topic that...

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[rdcnj]

God forbid you'd do a search for "seat"......

LMGTFY

COMPILED - 80 Series Seat Swap Thread

A few threads have been very useful to me over years, many of which are threads like the recent suspension coil and shock thread that @GWNugget started with a list of many of the available suspension options available and all the specs etc. I wanted to add a similar one for a topic that...

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Hey, I've done a few searches on here, including the classified sections. I couldn't find anything to help, so I apologize.

Please feel free to delete this thread.

That thread is super helpful, thanks again.

 

[Road Apple]

Hey, I've done a few searches on here, including the classified sections.

You’re not alone. Sometimes I can’t seem to find anything through the search bar. I also search using google, which points me back to Mud.

 

[rdcnj]

You’re not alone. Sometimes I can’t seem to find anything through the search bar. I also search using google, which points me back to Mud.

I swear it's easier to search google sometimes and just put "ih8mud" in quotes at the end and you'll find what you want quicker. I clearly wasn't thinking at the moment I started this thread, should just done that.

In the classifieds, I can never find anything. I found seats yesterday going through page by page, that I tried to find in search after with no luck.

 

[Road Apple]

I found seats yesterday going through page by page, that I tried to find in search after with no luck.

Did you see the VW Jetta Seats that were for sale? @Box Rocket installed those in his truck and seems pretty happy with them.

Of course I can’t find them now

 

[rdcnj]

Did you see the VW Jetta Seats that were for sale? @Box Rocket installed those in his truck and seems pretty happy with them.

I didn't see them for sale, but I did see the swap listed and talked about for ease/comfort. Trying to find them in a beige ish color to help maintain color uniformity in the car. If they even came in that color.

The search shall continue.

 

[Road Apple]

I have an LX450 with beige/tan interior. The electric seat are heavy, but they’re plush, multi-adjustable, comfortable seats. Even if you found a worn set, it might be worth reviving them. Lots of options there.

 

[rdcnj]

When it's fresh, you don't want to ruin anything.

We put so much work into the build... it'll kill me to walk into a car with black seats every day... LOL

I think if I even suggested it, the guys here would remove the frame so I couldn't drive it, on principle.

 

[NYIronPig]

Did you see the VW Jetta Seats that were for sale? @Box Rocket installed those in his truck and seems pretty happy with them.

Of course I can’t find them now

searched, who is selling Jetta seats? Looking for a set myself.

 

[Road Apple]

When it's fresh, you don't want to ruin anything.

We put so much work into the build... it'll kill me to walk into a car with black seats every day... LOL

I think if I even suggested it, the guys here would remove the frame so I couldn't drive it, on principle.

I heard you. I’m building my truck now. Working on most every aspect and want it all to be right the first time. Tires, wheels, suspension, armor, ham, dual batteries, inverter, drawers, switch pro, etc...

Do you have a build page or post any picks of your build?

 

[Road Apple]

searched, who is selling Jetta seats? Looking for a set myself.

Can’t find them now using the search bar. I’m still trying though. I might have seen them on a Toyota 80 series USA FB page?

 

[Road Apple]

searched, who is selling Jetta seats? Looking for a set myself.

There’s a bunch of them on eBay, but they’re pretty pricey.

 

[ItsBavid]

COMPILED - 80 Series Seat Swap Thread

A few threads have been very useful to me over years, many of which are threads like the recent suspension coil and shock thread that @GWNugget started with a list of many of the available suspension options available and all the specs etc. I wanted to add a similar one for a topic that...

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[jonheld]

I believe the upper and lower seat pads are still available from Toyota.
When I had my LX450 front seats recovered, I purchased new OEM Lexus lowers and aftermarket seat heaters.
Huge difference in comfort and gained at least an inch of seat height.

 

[Tachycardic]

I love the original toyota cloth seats, but I constantly long for an arm rest...

 

[rdcnj]

I have an LX450 with beige/tan interior. The electric seat are heavy, but they’re plush, multi-adjustable, comfortable seats. Even if you found a worn set, it might be worth reviving them. Lots of options there.

Maybe I just gotta wait it out for the right opportunity to show up. I can't seem to have much luck finding any LX450 seats either.

I heard you. I’m building my truck now. Working on most every aspect and want it all to be right the first time. Tires, wheels, suspension, armor, ham, dual batteries, inverter, drawers, switch pro, etc...

Do you have a build page or post any picks of your build?

First FZJ80, 97 40th Anniversary

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We are starting with a "renewed" canvas.

Then after some use, I will put the thought into the select upgrades I want to do based on that use. It's really my first vehicle for this capacity, so I didn't want to jump into anything until I got to enjoy the truck in it's stock form for a bit. Then after using it and finding the limitations... I would work on what I thought might be the most useful for me.

I believe the upper and lower seat pads are still available from Toyota.
When I had my LX450 front seats recovered, I purchased new OEM Lexus lowers and aftermarket seat heaters.
Huge difference in comfort and gained at least an inch of seat height.

I've considered this as well. I may just get new leather seat covers, a new bottom and redo them with the aftermarket leather and still retain the originals.

Going to see what the price of each will bring and then make a decision.

Appreciate that insight.

 

[dsmud4u]

You’re not alone. Sometimes I can’t seem to find anything through the search bar. I also search using google, which points me back to Mud.

^^^^^this^^^^^

 

[TimG]

I've searched the search bar and not found things at times, but here in Australia I use eBay, Pinterest, and Gumtree (Australian type of craigslist) and can usually find info and items I want on those. Try doing more of a search using less wording in your search's, look at more avenues of pages or sites that sell items your after.

I'm slowly doing up my 80 series and looking for seats to put in mine and have been told that there is a lot of people using Commodore seats which have more support around the waist area and sides of the lower cushion area, which can be readily found at wreckers and on FB and other ForSale sites.

I have a bad back and unemployed, so I am doing up my cruiser very slowly as it is very very expensive to get new stuff, so I search on ForSale sites every day and have running auto search's on eBay and other sites that let me do that type of thing and look at the email notifications it sends me when there is something relevant found. I also find that many sites will give you options to make or do things cheaper and for me, that is always a better option.

Think outside the box and you will find.... ~:0)

 

[Box Rocket]

I didn't see them for sale, but I did see the swap listed and talked about for ease/comfort. Trying to find them in a beige ish color to help maintain color uniformity in the car. If they even came in that color.

The search shall continue.

I don't believe VW ever offered a tan leather seat option. I've only ever seen black or grey. Very European of them.
Besides the leather ones I installed in my 80, I found another cloth set that went into my son's pickup. Huge upgrade from the bench seat for him.
Seats by Adam Tolman, on Flickr