Custom/Aftermarket Seats

[btcsxj]

I happen to really like the seats in the 4runner. But having installed leather seat covers and being intimate with taking them in and out and what they look like under the fabric...

I would suggest that the best option is to just have them upgraded by a good upholstery shop. They can take the covers off and add/subtract foam or even replace it with memory foam or other types. This honestly wouldn't be that hard to do yourself if you're semi-competent. You can also add seat heater pads while you're in there if you dont have them already.

 

[Muddy Buddy]

Corbeau Forza seat

Howdy, has anybody installed a Corbeau bucket seat in their 3rd gen. I need a new driver seat because I am too tall (6'5") and no longer fit inside without hitting my head. Would installing this seat give me more headroom? Or do y'all have any other suggestions to solve this issue?
Thanks!

 

[WilliamNX]

skip the Corbeau unless you've sat in them in person. We were looking at putting them in our heep but I couldn't get over the fact that it sounded like a grocery bag under the cover's. My buddy had them in his prerunner and they only lasted a year before they ripped.

Prp on the other hand that's what I'd go with, I did think about it since I find the stock seats uncomfortable on my back and suspension seats would be nice offroad.

Plus they have their online seat builder and thought this combo would look killer since I have tan interior. With the hydration pack pockets of course.

Those look sick! I might have to look into getting me some.

 

[Mutant138]

Howdy, has anybody installed a Corbeau bucket seat in their 3rd gen. I need a new driver seat because I am too tall (6'5") and no longer fit inside without hitting my head. Would installing this seat give me more headroom? Or do y'all have any other suggestions to solve this issue?
Thanks!

I'm 6'5" myself. Every position is a compromise. You either sacrifice leg room for lower back and arm comfort or vice versa. You will fit with plenty of headroom. You need to adjust your seat better. Sounds like you have it all the way up.

I find the most comfortable is a mild compromise either way. Little bit off leg room and slight reach for the wheel. Seat at mid height. Longer highway runs I put the seat further back to let the legs breath. Offroad I tend to scootch up a bit to have better leverage on the wheel.

The only real solution for tall people would be having a steering wheel that extends further out which is an even bigger can of worms then changing the seat. Lots of sports cars do this. I have modified cars in the past to do this. Usually involves sacrificing the airbag and steering wheel controls. I personally have enough medical issues without eating a steering wheel in an accident.

 

[scrimdees1]

I have Scheel-Mann Orthopedic driver seat for sale, lightly used. It's the Vario F XXL. I can verify that a resistor takes care of the airbag light. I am located in Northern California near San Jose. Make an offer. Thanks.

Dan

 

[Kistle]

I have Scheel-Mann Orthopedic driver seat for sale, lightly used. It's the Vario F XXL. I can verify that a resistor takes care of the airbag light. I am located in Northern California near San Jose. Make an offer. Thanks.

Dan

Do you still have this seat?

 

[mrblah]

very suspicious first post..beware of scams.

 

[kyounpark]

So what about the Air bags would I have to worry about, what am I missing? A seat is a seat. Im not sure what concerns I will have to deal with....I dont know exactly what sensors are where and how they work as far as seats as related to airbags.

OP - Funny thing, I have a Sportster CS in my ORP and created a post in hopes it helps people such as yourself. Take a look and LMK if you have questions: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/305200-recaro-sportster-cs-into-my-’22-orp.html

Also, you just need most any resistor. To trick the airbag sensor. You can't disable it, you can't clear the code, you can't do anything except trick it. Like another posted, it's caused by the lack of an airbag in the aftermarket seat. All you got to do is plug in a resistor w/ a similar resistance as the airbag itself and it'll work. I tried 2.4 and 3.3 ohm and both work. I wasn't able to buy just 1, so if you, or anyone, wants a resistor, LMK - don't spend 'big' money.

Also, you may discover that some Recaros, such as the Sportster CS, has a version that comes with an airbag. I tried desperately hard to get my hands on one, Recaro won't send them to the states. Instead, you'll have to have someone you trust that can buy the Euro version and have it shipped here.

 

[kyounpark]

I'm 6'5" myself. Every position is a compromise. You either sacrifice leg room for lower back and arm comfort or vice versa. You will fit with plenty of headroom. You need to adjust your seat better. Sounds like you have it all the way up.

I find the most comfortable is a mild compromise either way. Little bit off leg room and slight reach for the wheel. Seat at mid height. Longer highway runs I put the seat further back to let the legs breath. Offroad I tend to scootch up a bit to have better leverage on the wheel.

The only real solution for tall people would be having a steering wheel that extends further out which is an even bigger can of worms then changing the seat. Lots of sports cars do this. I have modified cars in the past to do this. Usually involves sacrificing the airbag and steering wheel controls. I personally have enough medical issues without eating a steering wheel in an accident.

FWIW, I had an issue with my head legitimately rubbing on the ceiling of the car. I'm not as tall as you (6'), but my torso/leg ratio is funky where my torso is abnormally long. I have a sunroof, that also eats up some headroom space. And last, I sit very upright due to a previous back injury. The combo leads to the head scraping.

You're totally right re: compromise. I 'cured' this situation with a Recaro (see previous post) and used a low mounting bracket. I have to say, although the height issue was resolved + the seat comfort, I'm not seated really low making it a tad harder to see over the nose of the car. Granted, maybe those who are on the shorter side and I have the same vantage point. Also, the arm rests are now at funky positions. It's not comfortable on my forearm nor my elbow. It's a weird position.

Overall though, a win since I can drive the car w/o back pain.

 

[Tolerance Stack]

If scheel-mann are a consideration we have a solution, for the driver's side to start, that lets you mount the seat, solves the airbag light, keeps the fore-aft motor, keeps your existing seat heater switches in play and its all plug-n-play. It was a considerable amount of work to get to this point but its done and they are in production.