FR-S/BRZ seats in a Tacoma

I know we have some members on here with both a GT86 and a Tacoma. We also have many aftermarket seat threads.

I'm wondering what the feasibility of swapping FRS seats into a Tacoma would be...is there any sort of "off the shelf" combination of brackets that could work or would it require fabrication?

 

MikeMH
After trying multiple searches with various parameters... bringing your question back to the forum.

Has anyone tried this? FR-S/BRS Seats in a 2nd Gen Tacoma?

Specifically looking for a lower seating position with more thigh support and hopefully more lumbar...

 

Yes. Idk about sensors and stuff for the SRS. Custom brackets can be made or bought and you can bolt them to any seat

 

Thanks TacoDeLaPlaya - I am fine on getting the brackets worked out. Hoping that someone can confirm the airbags are PNP or how they worked those out. Pics of actual installed FR-S seats in a Tacoma would be great too.

 

I doubt anyone has done it yet. They are expensive seats on a very new car. They will cost $1000+ at a wrecker if they can be found.

 

The good news is that I have a lead on a set of good FR-S seats for less than half that amount - and the color will work... the bad news is they are a half day drive to pick up... I've asked the seller for more pics including the airbag connections. will update with info as it comes.

 

hmmm i have both but never thought about it. i havent pulled the seats out of the FRS yet, so not sure what the connectors look like or even if the seat tracks are similar

 

wrmahis - any chance you would do me a solid and take a couple of pics of the airbag connectors and maybe the tracks from your FR-S?

It's okay if there are coins and fries in the shot!

 

yeah ill see what i can do. might be later today tho. and gettin to the air bag connectors might be rough with out takin the seats out and i dont plan on doing that today

 

Lol - no expectations on the when and seriously no need to take out the seats to get pics. Now if you are coin diving... Any info will be much appreciated!

 

I don't think it would be wise to swap these seating configurations. Believe me, I have worked at several dealerships across the States, and when really tall or really short people come in and want us to modify or change the seats, we tell them no. Several reasons, 1. safety, 2. liability, and of course safety, safety, safety.

These cars are designed to have all pieces fit according to strict government safety measures and guidelines. The seats hold a passenger at certain heights, the brackets are designed to hold or even fold if necessary during certain types of crashes. Once you start messing with the geometry, that can cause all sorts of injury etc.

There are certain places that do modifications for parapalegics etc. but they charge money, $$$ lots of money.

The airbags are also designed to move in certain areas on different cars, with different engineered amounts of room, as well as certain places to rest once they are deployed.

I would not do this on my own by thinking it can be swapped out safely.

 

Subs

 

Sgt Knack,
You are absolutely correct - this is not a recommended thing to do. It can have unforseen consequences and if attempted, all risk and responsibilities fall to the party which installed incorrect equipment in their vehicle. With that warning to all, the purpose of my asking for information is just that - requests for information to determine if I am willing to do something that is potentially not safe, and is not an endorsement for anyone else to attempt the same thing.

 

Here some pics. Couldn't get anything underneath. Just not much room under there

 

Appreciate the try and the pics showing the connections!