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3rd Gen seats in 2nd Gen

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by xdekarske94, Jan 1, 2017.

  1. Jan 22, 2020 at 7:48 AM
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    Sub_Par

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    When you post your testing then you will have facts, until then, just a nut.
     
  2. Jan 22, 2020 at 7:53 AM
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    BillsSR5

    BillsSR5 Looking out for #1

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    where would you get just 3rd gen seats from if you could fit them in?
     
  3. Jan 22, 2020 at 8:09 AM
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    I just came here to read about new seats, not about the internet nutjob that's arguing over a seat spacer.
     
  4. Jan 22, 2020 at 8:10 AM
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    Junk yards. Try to find a totaled 3rd gen with intact seats.
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2020 at 9:48 AM
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    baby steps... id be more interested if the 2012-2015 seats/plugs fit earlier 2nd gen
     
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  6. Jan 22, 2020 at 10:20 AM
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    jungleman There can be only one

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    Ive always wondered if an fj drivers seat would fit but never looked into it since mine are fine except Im 6' 200 mostly legs and the steering wheel doesnt telescope back far enough for me so I have to scoot the seat farther forward than I would like but still comfy.

    A friend got an one shortly after I got my tacoma and not only did her fj come with rear discs, the drivers seat not only slides forward and back but also telescopes up and down and was super comfortable to me for driving.

    I set my passenger up with a heated massage cusion, strategically placed memory foam and a wet okole seat cover. Same for my side.
     
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  7. Jan 22, 2020 at 11:12 AM
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    Would you be willing to take measurements for those of us who are more than curious? That sounds like a good candidate for a swap to me!
     
  8. Jan 22, 2020 at 1:58 PM
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    Now the question I have is...will the 3rd gen power seats work if I can supply power. Hopefully they mount in the same way.
     
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  9. Jan 22, 2020 at 2:11 PM
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    nickonfire700

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    Yup, I got my seats from a salvage yard in Connecticut. The seats needed a little cleaning, but they are in perfect shape.
     
  10. Jan 22, 2020 at 2:43 PM
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  11. Jan 22, 2020 at 2:44 PM
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    I don't know why people want 3rd gen seats. No where near as comfy as my 2nd was.
     
  12. Jan 22, 2020 at 3:07 PM
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    She moved away from this area on retirement like most everyone does or I would love to srry
     
  13. Jan 22, 2020 at 3:21 PM
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    I'd be more interested to see your crash test data proving it is unsafe. Just sayin'.
     
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  14. Jan 22, 2020 at 5:31 PM
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  15. Jan 22, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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    Likewise
     
  16. Jan 22, 2020 at 5:34 PM
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    Yes they do.
     
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  17. Jan 22, 2020 at 5:35 PM
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    I'll be taking a look at exactly that within a week.
     
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  18. Jan 22, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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  19. Jan 22, 2020 at 5:39 PM
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  20. Jan 22, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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    https://youtu.be/mJ5PcWziXT0
     

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