Author Topic: Fitting bucket seats (Read 20545 times)

MilesGC1999 · « **on:** Sep 04, 2016, 11:00:09 AM »

I am trying to fit 1990 4runner bucket seats into my 1994 dlx toyota pickup, does anyone know how to make the rear bracket closest to the middle line up with the hole? Can I just un rivet the old bracket piece from the bench and rivet it back onto the new buckets? I really don't want to drill new holes. I can post pictures if anyone needs them.

epantano · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 04, 2016, 12:00:32 PM »

They should bolt right up. Post the pics you got. Maybe the slides are slightly bent?

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 04, 2016, 12:33:07 PM »

Some guys have made and bent little metal brackets to make seats line up.

Might be able to swap out mounts.

Snowtoy · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 04, 2016, 01:55:54 PM »

Does the bucket seat inner mount line up with the split bench seat belt mount? If so, use that one, then mount the seat belt inner mount to the transmission tunnel, there should be a factory threaded mount under the carpet.

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 04, 2016, 02:44:34 PM »

Quote from: epantano on Sep 04, 2016, 12:00:32 PM

They should bolt right up. Post the pics you got. Maybe the slides are slightly bent?

I am at work right now, when I get home I can post pictures of the brackets and interior. I have my original seats in right now.

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 04, 2016, 02:45:31 PM »

Quote from: Snowtoy on Sep 04, 2016, 01:55:54 PM

Does the bucket seat inner mount line up with the split bench seat belt mount? If so, use that one, then mount the seat belt inner mount to the transmission tunnel, there should be a factory threaded mount under the carpet.

I have not tried the driver side, I will try that when I get home, then I will tell you. I will also be posting either pics or videos of the process.

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epantano · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 04, 2016, 03:06:25 PM »

My seats.

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MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 04, 2016, 03:07:28 PM »

Quote from: epantano on Sep 04, 2016, 03:06:25 PM

My seats.

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How much was it tinged those done?

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epantano · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 04, 2016, 03:12:09 PM »

Had my buddy do it for around 150. If you take it to a shop they will quote ~300.

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MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 04, 2016, 03:14:16 PM »

Quote from: epantano on Sep 04, 2016, 03:12:09 PM

Had my buddy do it for around 150. If you take it to a shop they will quote ~300.

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I might be able to get a friend of my dads to do it. I think he does boat upholstery. Hopefully he can do auto.

300k · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 04, 2016, 03:56:40 PM »

You don't gotta get too fancy with it, my truck only has like 2 bolts per seat

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 04, 2016, 04:01:18 PM »

Quote from: 300k on Sep 04, 2016, 03:56:40 PM

You don't gotta get too fancy with it, my truck only has like 2 bolts per seat

I just want them to be safe if I get in an accident and roll over or hit something. I don't want me or my passenger to get extremely hurt.

OTO Phil · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 04, 2016, 04:10:59 PM »

Before I swapped the cab, I swapped in bucket seats in my 3rd gen. Only spot that was missing was the front bolt near the trans tunnel for each seat. For the seatbelt bolts, I just used the rear seat mount bolt. A bolt is a bolt.... But if you've got the energy to wheel hard enough to get into a rollover situation, by golly, you'd better have the energy to drill and bolt in your seatbelts properly...

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 04, 2016, 04:11:11 PM »

Is there a way to just take this foot off and put the fit off the old one on? Can I just take the whole rail off the old ones?

This is the passenger.

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 04, 2016, 04:20:57 PM »

This is the view from the bottom of the bracket.

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 04, 2016, 06:02:11 PM »

Quote from: MilesGC1999 on Sep 04, 2016, 04:20:57 PM

This is the view from the bottom of the bracket.

I was thinking maybe I could take the rivet off that leg and put the old seats leg on, I just don't know what I would attach it with. Maybe a bolt, lock washer, and lock nut.

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 05, 2016, 06:38:57 AM »

Quote from: Cheesemaker on Sep 04, 2016, 12:33:07 PM

Some guys have made and bent little metal brackets to make seats line up.

Might be able to swap out mounts.

That was what I was thinking with the seat mounts. I will have to check them out to see if it is possible.

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 05, 2016, 04:06:08 PM »

Ok, I think I have found a solution for the passenger side.

i can remove the original seats slide and put it onto my new seat. This picture is the new seat. I am going to remove my old seat and try it out. I will keep updated

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epantano · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 06, 2016, 01:29:54 PM »

Looks good. Do you know the year the seats came from? Cause i didn't have to modify anything. Then again it was going into an 87 PU not a new 90's style.

It does look like you are on track there. If you have to drill the bed, make sure to use some silicon and seal it so it doesn't leak into the cab.

Also why not fab up a little bracket to hit the one missing bolt hole and leave your seats in one piece?

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 06, 2016, 07:13:11 PM »

Quote from: epantano on Sep 06, 2016, 01:29:54 PM

Looks good. Do you know the year the seats came from? Cause i didn't have to modify anything. Then again it was going into an 87 PU not a new 90's style.

It does look like you are on track there. If you have to drill the bed, make sure to use some silicon and seal it so it doesn't leak into the cab.

Also why not fab up a little bracket to hit the one missing bolt hole and leave your seats in one piece?

I sadly don't own any mechanical or electric metal working tools.

Buckets are from a 90 the original is a 94. I am going to try and find a good place to go that has a welder and metal tools they will let me use to make a bracket. I am probably just going to cut the foot and weld a piece on then re weld the bolt piece so it is longer.

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 06, 2016, 08:01:26 PM »

Quote from: MilesGC1999 on Sep 06, 2016, 07:13:11 PM

I sadly don't own any mechanical or electric metal working tools.

Buckets are from a 90 the original is a 94. I am going to try and find a good place to go that has a welder and metal tools they will let me use to make a bracket. I am probably just going to cut the foot and weld a piece on then re weld the bolt piece so it is longer.

what type/grade of metal would I want to use?

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 07, 2016, 05:54:10 AM »

Does anyone know what type of welder I would need to weld a bracket onto the seat and make it safe? I am thinking about getting a welder so I can actually do stuff. Any suggestions on beginner welder ?

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H8PVMNT · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 07, 2016, 08:14:07 AM »

Any decent MIG welder will do. It won't take much for the seat bracket material. Any 110 MIG would do that. Try to borrow one and see what you like.

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 07, 2016, 08:14:46 AM »

Quote from: H8PVMNT on Sep 07, 2016, 08:14:07 AM

Any decent MIG welder will do. It won't take much for the seat bracket material. Any 110 MIG would do that. Try to borrow one and see what you like.

Ok, thank you for the help.

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MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #24 on:** Sep 07, 2016, 08:16:50 AM »

Quote from: H8PVMNT on Sep 07, 2016, 08:14:07 AM

Any decent MIG welder will do. It won't take much for the seat bracket material. Any 110 MIG would do that. Try to borrow one and see what you like.

By 110 do you mean 110v or mig 110?

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MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 07, 2016, 12:21:32 PM »

Quote from: H8PVMNT on Sep 07, 2016, 08:14:07 AM

Any decent MIG welder will do. It won't take much for the seat bracket material. Any 110 MIG would do that. Try to borrow one and see what you like.

Do you have any recommendations? My garage has 220/240 outlets for big tools. So that is not a limitation

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Snowtoy · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 07, 2016, 07:20:31 PM »

Esab and Miller have MIGs that all you have to do is set the gauge steel, and the machine sets the amperage and wire feed speed, makes it kind of 50% idiot proof.

I like Hobart, started offer with a 110, now have a 110/220 unit.

OTO Phil · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 07, 2016, 07:38:14 PM »

I have the Lincoln 180hd. I like it. It's 220v, and I really like that I can adjust the speed myself. You have to experiment with different speeds and voltages. The speed that works for my won't always work for the next guy...

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MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 09, 2016, 04:25:36 PM »

This just isn't working for me right now. I really don't want to drill holes in the floor, weld, or screw up my interior. I can't get these seats to fit oem, I would just replace the brackets but then I wouldn't have the lumbar or the bottom cushion level, and I don't know if that would work. Here are pics. Help please....