Bucket seat swap

mudbone · 12-22-2002, 06:33 PM

I have a '94 XTraCab with 60/40 front seats. I'd like to install bucket seats. Can anyone offer info as to what other year trucks are a bolt-in? Do 4Runner seats fit a pickup? TIA

Rick

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oly884 · 12-22-2002, 06:42 PM

There are an variety of seats that will fit. I got mine out of a 1994 or 1995 sr5 4-runner. I had to bend and tweak some of the brackets, but in all it wasn't too hard. If I were you, I would check junkyards for seats. That's where I got mine and they are great. $50 for both and they are in excellent condition.

thepoolguy · 12-22-2002, 07:17 PM

My 96 Tacoma originally had the same 60/40 front seat. The drivers side is the 60. I removed the stock driver's seat and installed a bucket seat. http://www.performanceproducts.com/P...producttype=20 The mounting bracket was a bit tight, but it fit.

I then added a center console that fit perfectly between the new bucket seat and the original passenger seat. http://www.performanceproducts.com/P...producttype=20 The model that fits the Tacoma (and probably the 4Runner) is Console 2: 24"L x 8"W x16.5"H.

115,000 miles later, I'm still happy with this setup. It is the most comfortable drivers seat I've ever had. The only drawback is that the bucket seat doesn't move forware very much, so my girlfriend has a difficulting it. She's a few inches shorter than I am and can barely get the clutch in. On the plus side, the new console has much better cup holders than the plastic ones that pop out of the dash.

When I get a digital camera, I'll post some pics.

DH6twinotter · 12-22-2002, 07:46 PM

Seems like I've heard that Toyota MR-2 seats fit in the trucks. Not sure on that, but may be worth checking into. Hear they're pretty comfy (sp?).

Have fun.

DH6twinotter

seafarinman · 12-23-2002, 05:18 AM

I was wondering about the same thing. I went to a local Toyota/Lexus dismantler www.nix99.com here in WA, and I couldn't believe that they wanted like $500.00 for a 95 4Runner driver seat! I am going to order the Corbeau Baja SS seats from my local Corbeau dealer. They are like $165.00 ea and I am going to fabricate my own adapters to fit the factory tracks. :eek:

growinseed · 12-23-2002, 10:00 AM

Not too sure about the newer cabs, but as long as seat mounts on a bump in the front and flat in the back they should work. You might have to use some shims if you take sports car seats becuase the driving postion is different. Should be four bolts and a few washers

Nathan

**UKMyers** · 12-23-2002, 10:37 AM

Quote:

so my girlfriend has a difficulting it. She's a few inches shorter than I am and can barely get the clutch in.

That might be a good thing after reading the thread about the wife that likes to wreck Runners..

Do you guys think this seat stuff would apply in a 1st Gen. My brother hates his seats says they are toast.

Shane · 12-23-2002, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by seafarinman
I went to a local Toyota/Lexus dismantler www.nix99.com here in WA, and I couldn't believe that they wanted like $500.00 for a 95 4Runner driver seat!

Nix likes to rip people off, they're the NW version of TAP :mad:

seafarinman · 12-23-2002, 04:28 PM

Shane,
Now that you mention it, TAP did scare me away the last time that I was there. I am from California (Hell)

thepoolguy · 12-23-2002, 05:52 PM

Quote:

From my original post
so my girlfriend has a difficulting it. She's a few inches shorter than I am and can barely get the clutch in.

Originally posted by UKMyers
That might be a good thing after reading the thread about the wife that likes to wreck Runners.. Do you guys think this seat stuff would apply in a 1st Gen. My brother hates his seats says they are toast.

Yep, she avoids driving the truck at all cost. Of course, she feels differently about the new 4Runner. :-)

Dan · 12-23-2002, 10:22 PM

i recently put seats from a late 90's nissan sentra Se-R,they fit fine after a bit of hacking and banging,I was able to use the nissan tracks and the seat belt bolt to secure them in,I have a 95 regular cab,the seats are more comfortable than 4runner seats i think. Just one more car that'sa possibility if you local yard doesn't have many toyota seats left.

Korrupted · 12-27-2002, 08:31 PM

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12-22-2002, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
thepoolguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 20	My 96 Tacoma originally had the same 60/40 front seat. The drivers side is the 60. I removed the stock driver's seat and installed a bucket seat. http://www.performanceproducts.com/P...producttype=20 The mounting bracket was a bit tight, but it fit. I then added a center console that fit perfectly between the new bucket seat and the original passenger seat. http://www.performanceproducts.com/P...producttype=20 The model that fits the Tacoma (and probably the 4Runner) is Console 2: 24"L x 8"W x16.5"H. 115,000 miles later, I'm still happy with this setup. It is the most comfortable drivers seat I've ever had. The only drawback is that the bucket seat doesn't move forware very much, so my girlfriend has a difficulting it. She's a few inches shorter than I am and can barely get the clutch in. On the plus side, the new console has much better cup holders than the plastic ones that pop out of the dash. When I get a digital camera, I'll post some pics. __________________ -tpg '03 4Runner Limited 4.7 S/C '96 Tacoma Xtra Cab 3.4

12-22-2002, 07:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
DH6twinotter Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 1,676	Seems like I've heard that Toyota MR-2 seats fit in the trucks. Not sure on that, but may be worth checking into. Hear they're pretty comfy (sp?). Have fun. DH6twinotter __________________ ------------------------------------------------ 1990 4Runner: SR5, 2wd, 3.90 rear, 3VZ-E, auto. 15x8 MT classic II rims, 31x10.50 Bridgestone Desert Duellers ($50!), Cobra CB, 3' firestick Planned stuff: Pre-runner light bar with Hella 500s, small lift Stuff I'd do if I went crazy: SAS, 7mgte or 1UZ swap, and as much offroad goodies as $$ will allow.

12-23-2002, 05:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
seafarinman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kitsap County WA Posts: 978	I was wondering about the same thing. I went to a local Toyota/Lexus dismantler www.nix99.com here in WA, and I couldn't believe that they wanted like $500.00 for a 95 4Runner driver seat! I am going to order the Corbeau Baja SS seats from my local Corbeau dealer. They are like $165.00 ea and I am going to fabricate my own adapters to fit the factory tracks. :eek: __________________ DEPLOYED Again! 1994 SAS 2RZ/R151F=244:1! 1988 Toyota 4Runner SR5

12-23-2002, 04:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
seafarinman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kitsap County WA Posts: 978	Shane, Now that you mention it, TAP did scare me away the last time that I was there. I am from California (Hell) __________________ DEPLOYED Again! 1994 SAS 2RZ/R151F=244:1! 1988 Toyota 4Runner SR5

12-27-2002, 08:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Korrupted Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Phoenix, Az. Posts: 199	Check this out- http://www.wildyoats.com/cheap_tricks.htm __________________ Korrupted Krawlers For Az. Trips and Info.- www.CrawlinAz.com

12-22-2002, 06:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
oly884 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,703	There are an variety of seats that will fit. I got mine out of a 1994 or 1995 sr5 4-runner. I had to bend and tweak some of the brackets, but in all it wasn't too hard. If I were you, I would check junkyards for seats. That's where I got mine and they are great. $50 for both and they are in excellent condition.

12-23-2002, 10:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
growinseed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Shandon, CA Posts: 166	Not too sure about the newer cabs, but as long as seat mounts on a bump in the front and flat in the back they should work. You might have to use some shims if you take sports car seats becuase the driving postion is different. Should be four bolts and a few washers Nathan

12-23-2002, 10:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 43	i recently put seats from a late 90's nissan sentra Se-R,they fit fine after a bit of hacking and banging,I was able to use the nissan tracks and the seat belt bolt to secure them in,I have a 95 regular cab,the seats are more comfortable than 4runner seats i think. Just one more car that'sa possibility if you local yard doesn't have many toyota seats left.

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