3RDnVB

My family is growing so I needed a way to keep the 4runner around instead of getting a minivan. Solution, a third row seat. My wife found littlepassengerseats.com where they make 3rd row seats for a variety of SUVs.

We bought the deluxe model with headrests, 2 shoulder belts and a lap belt. The quality is very high, OEM like. The only thing thats not perfect is the fabric is close but not the same. The 99 fabric was not available in the US so they couldn't get it.

My daughter loves it. Were taking a long weekend road trip at the end of the week so I'll know exactly how it works out very soon.

So far, they've got my vote. Just figured there are others out there in the same boat.

964runnerKY

Please post pics I would like to see it installed
Thanks

3RDnVB

I'll go take some, hang on.

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gilby4runner

that's pretty cool!!! takes up all the luggage space for trips but its a good idea

profuse007

great idea!!!

3RDnVB

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Kids sized.


Little passenger seats says you don't need to use booster seats but I'm going to check with the local authorities on that first.

Room in the back is not completely eliminated and the seat comes out relatively easily. We got a roof top luggage bag for making trips.

profuse007

all mounting hardwares come w/ it?

how hard was it to mount?

2WDoffroadx

Thats cool, How did the seatbelts work? I thought seatbelts would havee to be hooked to the car in order to work properly and to engage with sudden stops.

gilby4runner

Looks like they are part of the seat itself. (seee them attached to the back of the seat)

3RDnVB

I'll have to check on that. They are attached to the back of the seat though by a large bolt that goes into the frame of the seat. Nevermind, just checked with the wife and they do lock with sudden jerks.

Yes, all hardware comes with the seat and it takes a couple hours to install. I wasn't in a hurry so it could likely be done faster. Very easy.

OSU4Runner

Looks great! I'm glad you could stay away from the minivan!! I feel bad when I drive past guys rolling a minivan!

3RDnVB

Thanks and same here. Although the new Odessey with leather is really nice I'd much rather drive the truck. I do everything with it.

Chesapeake, eh?

OSU4Runner

Yep, chesapeake!

4biker

So, what about the weight of kids in the back? My '97 bogs down to the bumpstops with one or two passengers in the second seat. Are your '99 springs tall enough not to bottom out?

frodin1

Just out of curiosity how much did they ding you for the seat? It's pretty nice. Great setup if it wasn't to spendy.

3RDnVB

Whoa, that doesn't sound right. I've had several hundred lbs in the back and/or on the hitch with no signs of bottoming out.

3RDnVB

$860 + $80 shipping.

wormhole

Nice.
Didn't toyota for awhile offer a third row seat when the gen 3 4runner first came out? I remember seeing that somewhere but don't remember where.

3RDnVB

Not sure, I know I've never seen one. From what I understand the current gens with a third row are hard to come by.