Could use some info in South Texas

Hi folks, I'm new here and am appreciating all the info., I've owned three tacomas, a '91 single-cab 4x4, 2000 xcab 4x4(still have), and now a 2011 double cab 4x4 off road - trouble is I've developed some back pain along the way, but still want to have the quality of the tacoma without the stiff ride. My questions are, can I swap out the off road seats with the softer sr5 or pre-runner seats from a different year - are they direct replacements? Does it matter if the new seats don't have the air-bags, will the computer give me warnings? And how much trouble will it be to have the suspension softened up with the pre-runner suspension. I know its like I'm downgrading on everything, and I guess I am - but right now I need to just make it more comfortable. Your knowledge is greatly appreciated - also, I'm in SA,Tx., if anyone knows about an import parts place where I could find some good condition seats it would a big help. Thanks!
-S

 

Welcome to the forum! When you get a minute, check out the new members forum to introduce yourself.

I have some experience in this field. I recently swapped my 2010 SR5 seats for a 2012 TRD seats (both had airbags). Yes you can swap seats, they have the same bolt pattern. I would advise swapping with another seat that has airbags in the seats, otherwise you're probably going to get some error messages or something. Find a local dude with SR5 seats (I'm pretty sure 2009+ have airbags) that's willing to do the swap. It'll take about 30 minutes.

Check out the San Antonio thread:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/texas/139967-san-antonio.html

Or post in the Texas Classified thread:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/texas/209832-texas-classified-sticky.html

 

Thanks for the response, it's good to know what years will fit. The dealer price is very expensive, think I'll try a swap and see what happens - thanks.