My new 1985 4Runner
03-24-2006, 02:05 AM
#81
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If anybody in/near SC has a used dual axle car hauler for sale, (or know of a sweet deal elsewhere) let me know, I am looking. Width needs to be at least 80" to be able to fit the truck. I would rather buy from a fellow YT member than a stranger.
Last edited by 1985 4Runner; 03-24-2006 at 10:54 PM.
NICE ride
03-24-2006, 03:18 PM
#86
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Seat Installation
Ok got the seats installed today! 
I will try to list all the info if anyone wants to do this mod to a 1st gen. I am very happy with mine.
I got APC "style" seats from eBay. They are called JDM Racing Seats with the Qick Tilt System (QTS)
Seller was fcdtuning, and they were exactly what I wanted. They recline & tilt, where the APC ones did not. The pair cost me $145.00 + 90.00 shipping.
They come with adapters, sliders, & mounting hardware, but NO mounting brackets, purchased seperately from Wedge Engineering. (pictured beside the seat) Peak Performance 5pt. harness not included.
I will try to list all the info if anyone wants to do this mod to a 1st gen. I am very happy with mine.
I got APC "style" seats from eBay. They are called JDM Racing Seats with the Qick Tilt System (QTS)
Seller was fcdtuning, and they were exactly what I wanted. They recline & tilt, where the APC ones did not. The pair cost me $145.00 + 90.00 shipping.
They come with adapters, sliders, & mounting hardware, but NO mounting brackets, purchased seperately from Wedge Engineering. (pictured beside the seat) Peak Performance 5pt. harness not included.
03-24-2006, 03:27 PM
#87
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The Mounting Brackets were made by Wedge Engineering. I got mine from www.racing-seats-covers.com before I found the manufacturers website... :pat:
It is cheaper to order factory direct. The brackets are model/year and seat manufacturer specific. Driver & Passenger bracket are not interchangable!
Part #s are:
Driver: 84-88 4runner 622T (+5)
Passenger: 84-88 4runner 625T (+5)
T Uses Tab style adjusters
Don't ask what the (+5) is, I still don't know, but they both fit like a glove.
www.wedgeengineering.net
Cost was $104.89 Each + shipping.
It is cheaper to order factory direct. The brackets are model/year and seat manufacturer specific. Driver & Passenger bracket are not interchangable!
Part #s are:
Driver: 84-88 4runner 622T (+5)
Passenger: 84-88 4runner 625T (+5)
T Uses Tab style adjusters
Don't ask what the (+5) is, I still don't know, but they both fit like a glove.
www.wedgeengineering.net
Cost was $104.89 Each + shipping.
03-24-2006, 03:33 PM
#88
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The seat and the brackets do not come with instructions, but I figured it out fairly easy... 
Take the factory seats out & save the bolts.
Take the factory seats out & save the bolts.
03-24-2006, 03:39 PM
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The Wedge brackets are labeled Driver/Passenger & will bolt right up to the factory holes. Save yourself some time & dont do this part... 
This is where the adapter will be attached when finished...I used the lowest setting so my head won't hit the sunroof.
This is where the adapter will be attached when finished...I used the lowest setting so my head won't hit the sunroof.
03-24-2006, 03:46 PM
#90
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Through trial & error, I found that mounting the slider on the seat bottom, then attaching the adapter, & finally bolting that to the mounting bracket worked best. Then just take the whole thing & bolt it into the factory mounting holes. 
Bare bottom seat...
attach the sliders this way...
Bare bottom seat...
attach the sliders this way...
03-24-2006, 03:55 PM
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Almost Done!
I then bolted the Adapter to the Mounting Bracket...low, saving headroom...
As you can see from the pic, I did not mount it low the first time & had to redo it... :pat:
I then bolted the Adapter to the Mounting Bracket...low, saving headroom...
As you can see from the pic, I did not mount it low the first time & had to redo it... :pat:
03-24-2006, 04:00 PM
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I then took another break... 
This is how high the seat was before I lowered the Adapter...
The bolt on the inside Driver's side should be done first due to a very tight clearance from the floor bolt...
This is how high the seat was before I lowered the Adapter...
The bolt on the inside Driver's side should be done first due to a very tight clearance from the floor bolt...
All bolted in, good to go! 
03-24-2006, 04:15 PM
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Had to slap the Peak 5pt. harnesses on for effect, not mounted yet, but I know how they will look.
So total cost without the 5pt. harnesses was just under $500 bucks. Install time invested: 4 hours, consumed: $10 bucks, having new comfy seats: priceless. 
Comments/Questions/Opinions welcome, I'm going to have another beer...
So total cost without the 5pt. harnesses was just under $500 bucks. Install time invested: 4 hours,
consumed: $10 bucks, having new comfy seats: priceless. Comments/Questions/Opinions welcome, I'm going to have another beer...
03-25-2006, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by shawn0890ss
nice seats dude looking sweet.
The truck will be going to the frame shop this week for a repair.
03-25-2006, 09:34 AM
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Looks good.
To possibly save you some $:
Those brackets were rather expensive. Probably could have gotten them made or made them yourself for under $100 total. (I am cheap though
)
To possibly save you some $:
Those brackets were rather expensive. Probably could have gotten them made or made them yourself for under $100 total. (I am cheap though
)
03-25-2006, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by X88&94GT
Looks good.
To possibly save you some $:
Those brackets were rather expensive. Probably could have gotten them made or made them yourself for under $100 total. (I am cheap though )
To possibly save you some $:
Those brackets were rather expensive. Probably could have gotten them made or made them yourself for under $100 total. (I am cheap though
)
