Troopy jumpseats

[RHINO]

Anybody happen to have a couple pics of the straps that hold the seats in the stowed position?

Thanks

 

[sodafeld1]

I use original oem shoe lace! part number (very cheap). Had some original with clips if I remember right, they broke, tried leather straps they broke, shoelace work fine, up and down up and down.

 

[RHINO]

Lol, thanks

 

[FJ73Texas]

These are the type of straps that were on the jump seats on the FJ73 I had. Not sure if OEM.

 

[RHINO]

i have part numbers, and i have this photo, not having much luck finding it available to order. i think i'll end up making them

 

[janyyc]

You're probably better off making them. The same goes for the straps on the OEM jerry can holders - they fray and no OEM replacement is available. Best to replace locally IMO.

 

[FJ73Texas]

Maybe you can ask @gilmorneau where he got his straps from for the same seats in his troopy build.

Builds - Extremely Unhurried BJ75 Build Diary - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/extremely-unhurried-bj75-build-diary.1224101/#post-13389406

 

[RHINO]

He sent me the pic i posted,

I already have the fittings built,, gonna sew the straps tonight when I come in.

 

[RHINO]

So, here's the finished DIY.

Seats in any position, works great!!

 

[gilmorneau]

Nice Job! Looks as good as factory.

If anyone needing the info in the future finds this thread, I found another photo:

These (in the above photo) are used ones from an Australian HJ75. The ones I put in my Troopy are these:

No idea if they're still available new, but there's the part number anyway.

Oh, and BTW, the original seats had a little "pocket" sewn into the side to hold the straps in place when not in use so they don't bang around as you drive. They look like this:

 

[RHINO]

Mine seem to be fine tucking in behind the seat back, but if I need to I'll pull the covers and sew a pocket.

Thanks @gilmorneau