BRIDE Vorga seats installed

[Formidable]

There is literally nothing on the internet on BRIDE seats installed on the 3rd gen 4runner so here it is!

Genuine @bride_japan Vorgas with carbon aramid backs installed in this 4runner with @plantedtechnology seat brackets. In contact with @lot_usa for genuine BRIDE hilux surf 185 adjustable rails but they are unsure about fitment on US 4runners as it has never been done before. There may be some differences in mounting holes given Hilux is RHD. Will update once we figure out the details.

These seats are discontinued and near impossible to find in excellent condition. Lower bolsters are appropriate for daily driven vehicles. Good hold. Extremely comfortable. Very solid seats. JDM fever pitch is real and I’ve got it bad

 

[Mzs14]

You Sir are killing it!

 

[WeakSauz]

You are spoiling that 4Runner! haha.

 

[Endlessblockades]

+ 2 Child seats - been there!

Edit - thank you for the head's up on @plantedtechnology - been looking for a good 3rd Gen bracket maker. How did they go in?

 

[Ed_C]

You'll need some gradation logo fabric for the door panels and rear seats now :tongue:

 

[Formidable]

Some minor modification was necessary as the brackets are not spot on. Nothing a little sledge hammer and step drill bit, (to widen the holes), couldn’t fix!

+ 2 Child seats - been there!

Edit - thank you for the head's up on @plantedtechnology - been looking for a good 3rd Gen bracket maker. How did they go in?

 

[Endlessblockades]

Some minor modification was necessary as the brackets are not spot on. Nothing a little sledge hammer and step drill bit, (to widen the holes), couldn’t fix!

HAHA - Seems to be the case for all the brackets I've seen used. As long as there is enough material to support the mods.....they look a lot better than the Corbeau brackets.

 

[Formidable]

Aftermarket... always some bullshit man

HAHA - Seems to be the case for all the brackets I've seen used. As long as there is enough material to support the mods.....they look a lot better than the Corbeau brackets.

 

[WeakSauz]

[MENTION=112299]Formidable[/MENTION]- I cant imagine how fast your GTR must feel after driving the 4Runner for any extended time :wow2:

 

[Formidable]

It’s a purpose built machine. Just like this thing... just a little different

[MENTION=112299]Formidable[/MENTION]- I cant imagine how fast your GTR must feel after driving the 4Runner for any extended time :wow2:

 

[heykevin]

ayyy i thought i was the only one!

 

[Formidable]

Post up some pics and details! I assume genuine BRIDE seats? What rails and brackets are you using?

ayyy i thought i was the only one!

 

[heykevin]

Post up some pics and details! I assume genuine BRIDE seats? What rails and brackets are you using?

Yep, genuine Brides. I'm running Bride Zeta III ontop of Planted rails and PCI side mounts.

Waiting on the bride stradia iii to hit the US market and going to upgrade over.

 

[Formidable]

Nice!

Just FYI, BRIDE has the rails for the hilux 185. About to find out if they fit US 4runners in a few months when they get here.

Yep, genuine Brides. I'm running Bride Zeta III ontop of Planted rails and PCI side mounts.

Waiting on the bride stradia iii to hit the US market and going to upgrade over.

 

[heykevin]

Nice!

Just FYI, BRIDE has the rails for the hilux 185. About to find out if they fit US 4runners in a few months when they get here.

Funny, I also bought them too. I'm 1 month in right now.

 

[Endlessblockades]

Are you guys running racing harnesses on those?

 

[turbo8]

My advice would be to only use a 5 point harness with a rollcage.

 

[Formidable]

I don’t plan to install a harness bar as I don’t plan on trashing this rig on hard core trails.

To be honest, there’s nothing wrong with the stock seats... but after 100k need to consider redoing cushion and upholstery. I’d rather put that money to upgrade the seats entirely. Superior hold. Superior comfort. Superior materials. The Vorgas lower seat position by over an inch. Makes it much easier to get in and out of the rig. Very happy with this upgrade.

Are you guys running racing harnesses on those?

 

[heykevin]

I don’t plan to install a harness bar as I don’t plan on trashing this rig on hard core trails.

To be honest, there’s nothing wrong with the stock seats... but after 100k need to consider redoing cushion and upholstery. I’d rather put that money to upgrade the seats entirely. Superior hold. Superior comfort. Superior materials. The Vorgas lower seat position by over an inch. Makes it much easier to get in and out of the rig. Very happy with this upgrade.

Hey did the bride seat brackets fit your 4Runner?

 

[Formidable]

Yes. The Hilux 185 JDM Bride brackets are a perfect fit for US 3rd gen 4runners.

Hey did the bride seat brackets fit your 4Runner?