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How can I tell which bucket seats I have

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by brucehvn, Feb 11, 2016.

  1. Feb 11, 2016 at 11:41 PM
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    brucehvn

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    I have a 2002 Tacoma extra cab sr5 model I just purchased. i'm shopping for seat covers and they ask whether I have the regular bucket seats or the "sport" buckets. How do I tell? I've attached a photo of the seats in case some of you can help identify what I need.

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  2. Feb 11, 2016 at 11:50 PM
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    Since you have the SR5 I assume you have the regular bucket seats. The sport seats probably have a larger side bolster.
     
  3. Feb 12, 2016 at 1:24 AM
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  4. Feb 12, 2016 at 8:45 AM
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    If the seats are a bit uncomfortable and you seem to sit a bit low then probably the regular buckets, if you sit a bit higher and the seats are very comfy with a couple extra adjustments then you have the sport seats. At least that is my experience.
     
  5. Feb 12, 2016 at 8:46 AM
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    image.jpg Sport seats have a thigh extender. See how the middle of the seat is extended? Yours are not the sport seats
     
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    bucket sport seats in my 95
     
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    also take note how the raised side portions of the seats are raised up higher on the sport seats
     
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    I would pay a lot of money for those...
     
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    Those look a lot like 4Runner seats to me
     
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    That’s because they are, those seats never came stock on a 1st Gen Tacoma haha.
     
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    Oh yes they did. Limited double cabs, and apparently others too
     
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    No those are 4Runner seats. 1st Gen Tacoma seats never came in leather, and if those were truly Tacoma Limited seats it would have the power bolster switch on the side.

    In addition, that design of limited seat is totally incorrect for a 1995-2000 truck as evident by the door panels.
     
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    1st gens never had a "sport" model.


    Dudebro, that's for a 2nd gen. OP has a 1st gen.
     
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    Pretty sure those seats you have are the only buckets that ever came in a best gen Tacoma. I'm not sure what the DC Limited seats were like, but I want to say they are different than the ones that came in 3rd gen 4runners
     
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    factory option. Because 4Runner seats only bolt up to 3 out of 4 spots on the seat bracket. My truck has leather as well, but in the regular bucket seats
     
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    I also recently noticed Carhartt asks if you have normal buckets vs 'sport bucket' seats. I assume the 'sports' are the limited seats with the power lumbar.

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    If you say so. Never seen it as a factory option.
     
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    Leather isn’t an option for sr, or se trims on new Toyota’s. But the dealer will install katzkin covers
     

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