Hi all,

I'm looking to set up a removable seat in the bed of 94 xtracab 4x4. I need to make it legal, and more importantly, actually safe. Here's what I have thought of so far:

first, a roll bar/cage that would protect bed passengers in the event of a roll; a properly installed seat or seats with some sort of detachment possible; and last, some kind of cover for the seating area that could keep passengers out of the weather.

I guess this sounds a little crazy, but I thought I would run it through the forum to see if anyone else has considered it, or had some good advice. This is for a one-time use--a lengthy, backcountry road trip in the summer.

I'll be kicking off a series of mods within a couple weeks, so I'll keep up with postings and photos. But this one seems like the most involved and potentially problematic, so...there you have it.

Thanks!

 

Maybe the Brat can give you some insight/ideas?

 

Sweet. And skeazy.

I see that this subject has come up before ( https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...up-bed-122724/ ), but it doesn't look like any clear conclusions were arrived at.

I also found this site: http://www.iihs.org/laws/cargoAreas.aspx

It sounds like things should be OK with the law man if seats are secured and seat belted. I will be passing through Canada, though. Any Canadians out there with input on this?