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Just bought 2003 Tacoma 4x4 Seats question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Jake92, Mar 10, 2023.

  1. Mar 13, 2023 at 4:20 PM
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    synergy10

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    I swapped these over from my totaled 2002 Tacoma double cab limited:
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  2. Mar 14, 2023 at 4:04 PM
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    skusty

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    and another for the seat jackers. checking in a 5foot 7inch above sea level and you dont need to be tall to feel the difference
     
  3. Mar 14, 2023 at 4:17 PM
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  4. Mar 14, 2023 at 4:44 PM
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    Anyone ever do corbeau/other + seat jackers?
     
  5. Mar 14, 2023 at 9:42 PM
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    Jake92

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    Since you are in San Diego do you mind me seeing how your seat jackers feel ?
     
  6. Mar 14, 2023 at 10:20 PM
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    If you wanna go seat jackets I have an extra set I was going to list for sale. I had one of the pieces installed for fit check but never actually used. I’ll snap a pic if you’re interested.
     
  7. Mar 15, 2023 at 8:46 AM
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    Tundra Front disk brakes, Recarro bucket seats, the switchback blinker/running light mod, sound insulation and new speakers. 2023 - New Bilstein 4600s, new center bearing and clutch pack.
    As requested by @c0climber here is a pic.
    Note I do not have a console in yet and the squeeze bulbs or for pneumatic lumbar bladders.
    tn_IMG_6199.jpg
     
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  8. Mar 15, 2023 at 8:46 AM
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    yeah sure no problem, i'm up in encinitas if youre up this way? pm me and we can figure something out
     
  9. Mar 15, 2023 at 8:57 AM
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    my god those are beautiful.

    look so comfy.

    what did you do for mounting brackets?
     
  10. Mar 15, 2023 at 8:59 AM
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    Madjik_Man

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    Those are the ultimate seats I’ve been looking for….for over 10 years.

    I have a pair of 3rd Gen T4R limited sport seats but am hoping to somehow be graced by the Tacoma gods to find a pair of 1st Gen Tacoma limited seats.
     
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  11. Mar 15, 2023 at 9:12 AM
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    Tundra Front disk brakes, Recarro bucket seats, the switchback blinker/running light mod, sound insulation and new speakers. 2023 - New Bilstein 4600s, new center bearing and clutch pack.
    @Madjik_Man Brackets are by Planted out of Seattle. They were a 95% fit. Drill a hole here, machine a shim there and done.

    I wanted black cloth for the seats but could only get the grey cloth. Colorwise it is close enough to the ubiquitous Tacoma grey. Too much sun here for vinyl or leather.
     
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  12. Mar 15, 2023 at 10:57 PM
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    That would be awesome yeah. I’m in El Cajon
     
  13. Mar 16, 2023 at 2:13 PM
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    Thanks man. There was no way I was going to leave these in the totaled truck. Haven't seen a set as clean for sale in a long, long time.
     
  14. Mar 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM
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    Well, if hell freezes over and you ever want to sell them, keep me bookmarked.
     
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  15. Mar 17, 2023 at 6:32 AM
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    Waiting on warmer weather to redo my carpeting again and planning on Scheel-Mann seats while I’m at it. Worth a look if it’s in budget.
    http://scheel-mann.com/

    PS- I miss a few things about living in North County, but not the traffic into/out of SD!
     
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  16. Mar 17, 2023 at 9:22 AM
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    You got it.

    Planning on a set of these for my 80.
     
  17. Mar 17, 2023 at 11:41 AM
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    The Vario R look comfy, thinking about that route. Well, they all do really haha.
     
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  18. Mar 17, 2023 at 1:34 PM
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    Those recaro’s look amazing!!!
    I went WRX seats, and I’m never going back. Best addition to the truck that I’ve done

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  19. Mar 17, 2023 at 3:06 PM
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    What year did those come out of/what years will work? What did you have to do to make it fit?
     
  20. Mar 17, 2023 at 3:34 PM
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    Mine came from an 02. I was told a 00-04 would fit the best width wise.

    I cut the ‘feet’ off of my oem seats, bolted them in place. Then cut the feet off the WRX seats. Placed the seat on top, lined it up and tacked it. Removed seats, finished welding and touching up with paint. Then bolted them back in.. it was a bit of a process but like I said, I friggin love them. I’d do this over my supercharger all over again if I had to.

    Here’s what they looked like under the wet okole’s.

    95224210-1690-4654-957A-48027E521C8A.jpg
     
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