acura/honda seat swap?

sdsurfer · 06-05-2009, 10:31 PM

i just installed RSX seats in my 96 LTD 4X4 anyone care to see?

later

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jdmaccord6 · 06-06-2009, 06:06 AM

really? i take it you had to make your own brackets? or modify the acura ones? I've always liked the rsx/ s2000 seats so if it's not to difficult i may start searching for those again. If you could post pictures that would be awesome.

sdsurfer · 06-06-2009, 07:00 AM

i will post pics up in a bit. It was not easy at all. i had to remove 16 seat tower/footings and then screw the toyota footings to the acura seats/rails.

So

1st. Measure all the rails. compare the size of rails on new acura seats to the 4runner seats so you know how to mout the footings.
2nd. remove all footing making sure to label them as you go. A drill, hacksaw, a bunch of drill bits will all be needed to remove acura footings. They are welded, spot welded and riveted. PIT ASS
3rd. re install toyota footings on acura seatrails and the seat belt too. I had to use 7 washers for spacing the seat belt out.

In the end all worth it!

200 dollars for seats and 7 bucks in hardware from Home DePot.

pics below show stock seat side by side and the beginning of footing removal.

With hard work, drilling, sawing and hammering these brackets WILL come off.

now for the final pics...

KrashDH · 06-06-2009, 02:07 PM

I like those seats they look good. Nice work. Looks like you can now comfortably take some hard corners. Height is the same since you modified the new seats with Toyota's existing rails?

sdsurfer · 06-06-2009, 03:26 PM

I am n ot sure that acura rails and toyota rails are interchangeable. Removed and replaced the footings holding the rails up off the floor. Raises height about an inch. I am only 5'10 anyways. is this considered a 3rd gen mod?

stepside trd · 06-06-2009, 03:48 PM

what did you pay for the rsx seats????

KrashDH · 06-06-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sdsurfer

Removed and replaced the footings holding the rails up off the floor.

Ah I see now kept the footings and modified them to the acura rails...probably some fab work to keep the height stock after the install instead of an inch higher? I'm sure If I did this to my Taco my head would be brushing the top...

sdsurfer · 06-07-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by stepside trd

what did you pay for the rsx seats????

rtft

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdsurfer

200 dollars for seats and 7 bucks in hardware from Home DePot.

haha

scuba · 06-08-2009, 12:40 AM

A VEEEDDDY NICE !!!

One_96TR4 · 06-08-2009, 10:01 PM

I always liked these seats. I did say I would have to swap them into some car I had. This may be a plausible aoption for me. I guess I'll be keeping an eye out for a cheap set of these sets!

jvh4513 · 06-09-2009, 06:58 AM

What year of RSX are those seats? Where did you find them??

Buhundred · 06-09-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jvh4513

What year of RSX are those seats? Where did you find them??

Looks like an 05 model or something like that.

sdsurfer · 06-11-2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Buhundred

Looks like an 05 model or something like that.

it was out of a 2002 with 30k. here is ad. LOL he had wrecked in a DUI "none other hurt" and he had two empty 40 oz bottles in back seat. SOOOO funny. well sad too..

my truck is the ultimate CL truck. i will explain in sig later

peace myspace.com/sdsurfermarty

Ron Helmuth · 09-20-2009, 08:53 AM

tell us a bit about why you picked those seats please. Lumbar control is that dial on the side ? the leather(?) coloring almost perfectly matches your rear seats?

nothing power- like it is not heated is it? which keeps it simpler of course...

nicely done and way to stick with it

I would think the average person would never even notice those weren't stock front seats.

06-06-2009, 07:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
sdsurfer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: west of 5 south of 8 Posts: 39	i will post pics up in a bit. It was not easy at all. i had to remove 16 seat tower/footings and then screw the toyota footings to the acura seats/rails. So 1st. Measure all the rails. compare the size of rails on new acura seats to the 4runner seats so you know how to mout the footings. 2nd. remove all footing making sure to label them as you go. A drill, hacksaw, a bunch of drill bits will all be needed to remove acura footings. They are welded, spot welded and riveted. PIT ASS 3rd. re install toyota footings on acura seatrails and the seat belt too. I had to use 7 washers for spacing the seat belt out. In the end all worth it! 200 dollars for seats and 7 bucks in hardware from Home DePot. pics below show stock seat side by side and the beginning of footing removal. With hard work, drilling, sawing and hammering these brackets WILL come off. now for the final pics... Last edited by sdsurfer; 06-06-2009 at 08:10 AM.

06-06-2009, 02:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
KrashDH Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montana Posts: 197	I like those seats they look good. Nice work. Looks like you can now comfortably take some hard corners. Height is the same since you modified the new seats with Toyota's existing rails? __________________ '99 Tacoma 5spd 2.7 4WD Xtra cab TRD K&N Intake, headers, Hella's, Magnaflow cat, cat-back w/ Magnaflow exhaust, gray wire, fosgate(s), Kenwood deck. Hopefully more to come. '05 Banshee scream 5th element rear, setup for 7/7-->'06 custom welded steel DJ/trials frame. Line-X frame coat. Avid BB7 mech. My first frame job. holding strong

06-08-2009, 12:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WHEELIN BIG BEAR Posts: 6,968	A VEEEDDDY NICE !!! __________________ Screw you guys I'm goin to TTORA Mods, please be mature and leave my sig alone, thanks. No, I will not be your friend.

06-09-2009, 06:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
jvh4513 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 105	What year of RSX are those seats? Where did you find them?? __________________ 96 4runner 4wd - OME suspension setup - 33x12.5 M/T's - 3" body lift - K&N cold air intake - Transmission cooler - Roof light bar -

09-20-2009, 08:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
Ron Helmuth Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver metro area-CO Posts: 1,339	tell us a bit about why you picked those seats please. Lumbar control is that dial on the side ? the leather(?) coloring almost perfectly matches your rear seats? nothing power- like it is not heated is it? which keeps it simpler of course... nicely done and way to stick with it I would think the average person would never even notice those weren't stock front seats. __________________ 99 4Runner SR5 4wd 3.4/5 spd- Fact. Rr. Locker/Diff Breather Ext. Old Man Emu lift springs- 881 fronts/890 rears O/M/E shocks- N91s fr./N86 rr. All Pro Off Road welded sliders-prevent body damage! ARB"Taco"bumper/Gamiviti clear lenses/Hella 500s Redline Tuning hood struts/Bushwacker Extend a Fenders all my photos are over on Facebook now-I gave up on photo hosting sorry.... http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...5&l=5795132731

06-06-2009, 06:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
jdmaccord6 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 114	really? i take it you had to make your own brackets? or modify the acura ones? I've always liked the rsx/ s2000 seats so if it's not to difficult i may start searching for those again. If you could post pictures that would be awesome.

06-06-2009, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
sdsurfer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: west of 5 south of 8 Posts: 39	I am n ot sure that acura rails and toyota rails are interchangeable. Removed and replaced the footings holding the rails up off the floor. Raises height about an inch. I am only 5'10 anyways. is this considered a 3rd gen mod?

06-06-2009, 03:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
stepside trd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 77	what did you pay for the rsx seats????

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