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Why do some Tacoma Xtra cabs have different style seats?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jspansel, Feb 4, 2014.

  1. Feb 4, 2014 at 1:45 PM
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    jspansel

    jspansel [OP] Just duct tape it

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    I just now realized, looking at peoples pictures here... Most Xtra cabs have bucket seats with what looks like a fixed center console.? I have seen some with the same as mine as well though, like a 60/40 seat with a lift up center console for a 3rd person (haha, yeah right) in the middle. But the fixed seems a lot more common.

    What decided what seats you got? I can't really figure it out. I've seen the same model/year, etc truck as mine with fixed console and buckets. Just curious... :confused:


    This:

    [​IMG]


    VS. what I have: (not a pic of MY actual truck)

    [​IMG]
     
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  2. Feb 4, 2014 at 2:26 PM
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    paranoid56

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    it was an option.
     
  3. Feb 4, 2014 at 2:28 PM
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    SR5 vs non SR5 packages. Just depends on what package your truck has.
     
  4. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:04 PM
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    Eh, see my Build Thread sig link. Too many mods to list.
    Mine doesn't. It has a 60/40 with a flip up armwrest. Non-SR5 model.
     
  5. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:05 PM
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    PcBuilder14

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    Yup, my 95 DLX extended cab Tacoma had the 60/40

    My 03 SR5 extended cab has bucket seats
     
  6. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:06 PM
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    jspansel [OP] Just duct tape it

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    Mine is a SR5 and I have the 60/40...
     
  7. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:07 PM
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    Do you have manual locks, windows, or mirrors?
     
  8. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:10 PM
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    jspansel [OP] Just duct tape it

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    No... Power everything..
     
  9. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:14 PM
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    Odd, must have been special order then maybe. Toyota has done some weird things before haha
     
  10. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:19 PM
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    jspansel [OP] Just duct tape it

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    5100s front at 2.5" with Moog replacement springs, 5100s in rear with 2" Wheeler's AAL
    Went and snapped a pic...

    [​IMG]

    This was my dads truck from brand new... Not sure if the dealer special ordered it for some reason, but he said he never requested anything different when he bought it. Strange..
     
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  11. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:25 PM
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    jspansel [OP] Just duct tape it

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    Hmm... yah, kinda confusing.

    I think id rather have the buckets as well. Damn.
     
  12. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:35 PM
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    I want to say it is the difference between a limited and non limited. Mine is a SR5 non TRD with 60/40. Manual everything.
     
  13. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:39 PM
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    Limiteds shave sport seats like out of 4runners. I had a truck with manual everything and had bucket seats so I think it just depends on how the truck was ordered.
     
  14. Feb 4, 2014 at 4:16 PM
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    Who knows? I don't mind the 60/40.
     
  15. Feb 4, 2014 at 4:19 PM
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    I thought buckets were for TRD only.
     
  16. Feb 4, 2014 at 4:23 PM
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    jspansel [OP] Just duct tape it

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    Ah... That could be it... :confused: Mine is not TRD.
     
  17. Feb 4, 2014 at 4:30 PM
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    Mine is TRD and all TRD models I have ever seen have buckets.
     
  18. Feb 4, 2014 at 4:38 PM
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    My 1998 SR5 TRD 5-speed came with buckets and a center console.

    It now has 2005 Forester XT buckets and an 01-04 console though :)
     
  19. Feb 4, 2014 at 4:43 PM
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    My SR5 non trd has bucket seats
     
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