Bucket seats for 1st gens?

I have 60/40 seats in my 1996 Tacoma LX. The 40 (passenger side) is fine, but I'd simply like to replace the rather beat 60 side with a single bucket seat.

Is there any reason I couldn't / shouldn't do this? Anyone else do something similar?

 

Yes yes but I still have a new car payment to deal with haha...2 more years, then never again...

 

I had standard buckets in my extra cab and upgraded to Tacoma Limited seats. They have bigger/sport bolsters, height adjustment and power lumbar. Very similar to 4runner seats and definitely a step up in comfort. Not sure how they compare to aftermarket seats though.

 

This is what I went with:
https://procarbyscat.com/product/sportsman-series-1605/

EDIT: Click on the 3 color option... gray with black.

 

Thats why I keep my 99.......I finished paying for it twelve years ago. Lots of "free"miles

 

Well I invested in twice the fuel economy so eventually it'll break even hah

 

I did the same thing. I found them on here from a guy who lived locally. Hands down one of the beat purchases I’ve made for my rig due to all the traveling I do.

 

Here is a pic of mine...

 

Can you explain the install process? What other parts will be needed?

 

^^ Purchase seats and brackets, remove existing seats (disconnect electric plug under DS), install both inner seat belt attachments to the bracket, mount brackets to the floor, mount seats to the brackets.
I used stainless button heads hardware to attach the seats to the brackets. Waste of time... use the included hardware, it'll save you time.

 

Thanks! Do you have a link to the brackets?

 

Here are the sliders: https://procarbyscat.com/product/slider-assembly/
Here are the brackets but they call them adapters: https://procarbyscat.com/product/toyota-adapter/

I will say, the foam in these seats is far better than the 2 sets of Corbeau's I've had. Solid for sure.

Good luck.

 

*buys a GX550

 

Necro quote…

how did you hook up your power lumbar?

I scored a set of limited seats but there’s no harness under the seat for the lumbar as far as I can see. (Yes I checked under the carpet)

 

Fun fact, I paid that bitch off early, now I'm 5 years from my mortgage as well

 

It has been such a long time since I did this I don't even remember...it still works though.

I'll get back to you once I have time to look into further. Hopefully in the next day or two.

 

Do late model Tacoma seats fit in our first gen Tacomas. It seems I never see them in the junk yards, but maybe I could find something.

 

I’m sure with some fabrication. I wouldn’t imagine they’re direct bolt ons considering the bigger cab.