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Old 08-11-2009, 07:33 AM
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Replacing rear bench w/ buckets in my 4Runner?

So I searched around for a bit and I didn't see anyone who has done this in a 4Runner? Ive seen a lot of swaps from the 60/40 bench to buckets in a Taco but little information on doing something like this in a 3rd gen 4Runner.

I have a 98 Limited 4Runner (4x4) and I want to replace the bench seat in the back with 2 bucket seats somehow. I know this will take some custom magic fab work but I was wondering if anyone out there has attempted this or actually done it and can provide some direction. Im open to style of bucket seat or manufacturer, I have seat covers on the front and will probably just get the same covers for the back buckets once i find and install them?

That in mind, any thoughts? Pictures? tricks? I appreciate anyone who can point me in the right direction. Once I get the job done ill be happy to post pics for anyone else interested in doing something like this. While on the topic, I have a 50/50 rear bench from my 98 4Runner for sale or trade, leather and in great condition (tan)? And im looking for bucket seats? Thanks everyone. Im in Orange County, CA.
Old 08-11-2009, 07:37 AM
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I will be doing this in my 90 4Runner. I have yet to it but I will incorporate it into my interior cage. Putting racing seats back there and putting in a center console. Good luck.
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nice, you gonna have 2 buckets back there, or 3? would be kinda neat, having 2 buckets and a center console.
gotta throw tvs in the headrests for that too!
Old 08-11-2009, 08:13 AM
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LCDs in the head rests had indeed crossed my mind. I like the idea of an additional center console too, maybe work the dvd player into the console. Im going to upgrade my audio once i get the seats the way I want them too. The list keeps getting longer. haha.
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i have been working on doing that in my 04 tacoma dc and putting a nice locking metal console between them with two spots for phone chargers and ˟˟˟˟
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Buckets

I never thought of it but if u do it I might follow that would be bitchen using the same seat OEM would make it look totally uniform and then they could recline but the area undersea of course would be a challenge I think it may be to high and people may hit there head but I am not sure? I hope u do this soon so I can start saving for the same mod along with 50 others here at Yotatech
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The floor under 3rd gen rear seats is about 6 inches higher, stock probably wouldn't work. Maybe a Wrangler type seat? Note the height from the floor:

http://www.fortec4x4.com/76-95-cj-st...k-denim-..html
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