Second row seat removal?
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Simply unbolt them from the floor at the hinge. It's a
job only.
job only.
Move the front seats forward a little so when you flip the 2nd row seats up the pressure on the helper springs will be relieved and then you can easily loosen the seat bolts. The springs will feel loose when you have the seat up far enough. And if your truck has any rust underneath at all, don't bother trying to remove the floor brackets because you may end up snapping off bolts in the process.
I just pulled mine out to make room for a couple of dog crates. 8 bolts and out. I discovered the back of the seats have a storage clip for some covers for the seat clamping holes in the floor when the seats are flipped up. Bonus! I only note that the larger of the 2 seats is heavy! Someone on MUD was selling some angle thingies to fit on the floor brackets to make them level for other uses, but I can no longer find that thread.
There's also these if you want a flat support bracket.
http://shop.labrak.com/1998-07-Land-Cruiser-LX470-Middle-Row-Platform-Supports-LR-70.htm
http://shop.labrak.com/1998-07-Land-Cruiser-LX470-Middle-Row-Platform-Supports-LR-70.htm
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I had to remove my 2nd row seats to shampoo my carpet and they were HEAVY. It was about 3mon ago but I'd put them at about 90lbs for the double seat & 45lbs for the single seat because they will come out in 2 different pieces. I was by myself and it was difficult since the double seat is so large and awkward to handle.
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Agreed, that 60% seat is very heavy and difficult to remove from the vehicle without dragging it on something. No idea why Toyota designed it this way, instead of a 40/20/40 rear seat like the Sienna (loved that van).
I must be getting weak then, because they seem at least 10lbs heavier than that to me. I think I moved mine in/out 3x last month. I gotta pull my 2nd row sometime now for carpet cleaning - put a folding chair in the back that apparently had a tube filled with rust water.....
Here's a screenshot of a still from a video I shot while doing sound deadening. There are two bolts, hidden under the carpet. I'm not sure if you can get to them without first removing the carpet.
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That carpet piece ends right behind the 2nd row seats, you'll see where it ends and the cargo carpet begins if you lift up the lip of your cargo mat. An easy-ish solution would be to remove the 60% seat that's still installed, remove the trim pieces around the rear seat anchor points (I think just 1 or 2 torx screws per piece), and then just roll that carpet starting at the rear until you can access those bolts. It wouldn't be hard at all since you only have to roll it up about 2ft. Don't even have to remove the 2nd row floor mats.
As an alternative, you could also purchase the 2nd row platform brackets from @TRAIL TAILOR and construct a very simple platform in that spot that would allow you to tie down a cooler.
(Pic taken directly from Jason's website)
As an alternative, you could also purchase the 2nd row platform brackets from @TRAIL TAILOR and construct a very simple platform in that spot that would allow you to tie down a cooler.
(Pic taken directly from Jason's website)
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Those 2nd row platform brackets look interesting. Does anyone have any photos of how they have used them? The example on the website is not very clear.
@aphil you might be able to cut a small access hole or flap in your carpet for the forward bolt. The rearward bolt should be mostly accessible or at least mine appears to be. However, I'm not sure if the bracket lifts straight out or if there are any tabs that hold it in place.
@aphil you might be able to cut a small access hole or flap in your carpet for the forward bolt. The rearward bolt should be mostly accessible or at least mine appears to be. However, I'm not sure if the bracket lifts straight out or if there are any tabs that hold it in place.
Anyone know the official name of those black seat anchors (the ones with 2 bolts each)? Trying to re-attach the middle row of seats, and stripped the threads. Looking to replace it but don't know how to search! Thanks.
Approximately 87 lbs. for the larger 2nd row seat.
Yes I just weighed it because it's still sitting in my garage.
Yep, it sure is heavy but it makes up for it by being really awkward to take out and put in.
Has anyone put any wing nuts or anything on the seats that can be tightened and loosened by hand?