Seat Replacement

[lhazen]

Landcrusier seat option

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Hi TMS2U,

That's an interesting option you mentioned. I have been looking all over for a seat that could replace my torture/tundra seat and have considered the Lexus LX seat. The Tundra driver side seat in a 60/40 split is essentially a bucket seat. No power just cloth. I thought about purchasing a Lexus LX seat to replace my seat. Toyota should have had the foresight to put those seats in their trucks anyway if they want to compete in the US truck market. In any event, the seat cost around $3000.00 new. I would pay it, it makes me mad that I have to - but I'm forced into this position. Do you know if the bolt patterns match up and how would you hook up the power seats if you didn't have power before?

I noticed that the Suzuki X7 makes a captains seat that is very similar to the Landcruiser LX seat. I noticed that the Kia Sedona and the Kia Sorenta also make a very comfortable captain's chair. Take a look at the 360 tour on those websites and you will see that they don't force your back into a certain position. Nice flat back with lateral supports. Toyota went with this crazy spring set that forces you into what they consider the right ergonomic position. I'm frustrated Toyota woudn't go the extra step and put in the right seat for us big cornhuskers. The other Japanese products start with a good seat. The rest of the product might be questionable, but they got the seat right. I'm frustrated that Toyota didn't do their due diligence on these truck seats.

Any information on putting in Lexus LX seats would be very much appreciated!!! As you all might already know, Lexus and Toyota are the same company. I would consider the Suzuki seat in their luxury X7. It cost $1500.00. I will have to check if the bolt patterns line up. www.newsales.com sells a tundra seat adapter that matches up with a lot of different seats. I gave them a call today and the guy sounded pretty knowledgable. Time will tell...

[TMS2U]

I would suspect that the bolt patterns would be pretty close. If not, an adapter bracket would be easy to make. As for hooking up the power, there are a variety of places you could tap into for some juice. The biggest obstacle would be the $$ to get the pair (or even one) of seats.

[sequoiasoon]

If you have to get an adaptor anyway, look at buying a Recaro seat. They are about the most comfortable seats you can get. Many style choices from full race to flatter but real supportive. Options include heat, cooling / ventilation fan adjustable head rest, adjustable side and leg bolsters, adjustable lumbar support (3 zone), armrests and the back of the seat is either electric or manual crank knob that is infinitely adjustable so your not stuck with that preset one notch is to far back and the other to far up deal (where is that one in the middle that you really want??) Check the Recaro website for local dealers you can order them in matching factory cloth or leather also. I sat in a Recaro model name "style" and didn't want to get out. Only problem is it does NOT have side airbags built in so you loose that feature. Recaro's are probably one of the best investments you can make in your back if you drive a lot and their about 1K each. Many of the dealers have 6-7 different ones on display so you can sit in all of them.

here's what it looks like.
http://www.recaro-nao.com/produkte/i...gonomics#style