Driver/Passenger seat swap...

[Mel0]

I'm not having much luck finding any threads regarding a seat swap. Does anyone know if this is possible? It's a 98 SR5 with manual controls only. I would prefer to swap just the bottoms so i can keep the lumber on the driver side but if they need to be swapped together thats fine too. I just have to do something with the driver seat because it is toasted after 260,000 miles...

THANKS!

 

[Brian757]

What exactly are you asking to be possible or not?
Cloth to leather swap?
Cloth to Cloth swap?
Manual to Automatic seat swap?

There are people on here with Infiniti seats in their 4Runners. Much is possible with a little modification. But all 4Runner interiors are fully swappable, within their close year range.

 

[Four-CLT]

If you are referring to whether the seat bottoms can be swapped, I would like to know the answer to this question too. My bottom seat bolster (part that faces the driver door) has a split. If you could swap the seat bottoms (passenger <-> driver), the center console would cover the split up.

 

[txbonds]

I just put Corbeau seats in mine. If interested check through my build for details on how. Good luck.

 

[jmildoc]

If you are referring to whether the seat bottoms can be swapped, I would like to know the answer to this question too. My bottom seat bolster (part that faces the driver door) has a split. If you could swap the seat bottoms (passenger <-> driver), the center console would cover the split up.

yes you can definitely swap the seat bottoms from driver to pass ect.

 

[Bama_Runner]

I swapped the seat bottoms on mine. Easy as pie. Take the seats out of the truck. Remove the plastic side pieces on the bottom. Remove 4 bolts that hold the bottom to the frame.

 

[r34sklnnsn]

I switched my bottoms also. I even put lumbar in the passenger side since i had them apart by removing the frame from my old drivers seat and putting it in the new passenger seat . Now all i need is some lumbar switches that don't have broken mounting tabs.

 

[Parker1938]

Yes, you can easily swap them. I went the junk yard route and swapped a 1998 passenger bottom foam and back foam for my 2002 driver seat. It was easy to do. The hardest part was finding hog rings that were not too big. The hog rings hold the cover down on the frame.

 

[Mel0]

Thanks all. Was very simple to do and now I have a way more comfortable seat! While I had the seats out I even did some bargain repair of the driver seat bottom with some spray foam and gorilla tape and it actually turned out half decent. The foam is a little too firm but after being cut and sanded down it looks darn close to original shape. Now I just need to get some covers... Any recommendations? I know everyone gives high marks to wet okole but I'm trying to keep it looking as close to original as possible with some pleather. Anyone ever used gt covers? This is what I have in mind Seat Covers for All Car and Truck Makes and Models - Exact Fit Seat Covers from GT Covers.

 

[TheDurk]

Yes, you can easily swap them. I went the junk yard route and swapped a 1998 passenger bottom foam and back foam for my 2002 driver seat. It was easy to do. The hardest part was finding hog rings that were not too big. The hog rings hold the cover down on the frame.

You want #2 shoat rings, not hog rings. (Shoats are baby hogs.)

Amazon.com: Decker 2 Shoat Hill's Hump Rings, 100 Count: Patio, Lawn & Garden

 

[infamousRNR]

i remember seeing someone doing this and posting pics in their thread... does anyone remember who this was?

because our seats like to tear from getting in and out i'd like to swap my bottom and potentially tops....??

 

[jmildoc]

I swapped my seat bottoms. Super easy even with power seats. Pull em out and you will see.

 

[Jason11]

Actually, I tried to swap but I couldn't because of the seatbelt sensor.

 

[Dearth]

Seat belt sensor

Anyone know more about this seat belt sensor and how to get around it?

 

[HammerHead]

Shouldn't the sensor just unplug? I did mine last year and it was really easy. It took longer to pull the seats than actually swap them out.

 

[mtnwkr]

I just swapped mine and left the seatbelt sensor on the drivers and the airbag sensor on the passenger unplugged. No dash lights and no annoying beep if I unbuckle for some reason. I also cut the feet off the rails and moved them forward 1.5" to give me more leg room. Worked great!

 

[Four-CLT]

Does anyone know if unplugging that sensor may prevent the passenger airbag from deploying? I searched, but couldn't find a definite answer.

 

[cowkido1]

Replacing foam

I'm having to add and shape foam before I even recover them. Thanks for the tips.

 

[Kram1976]

I can get Katzkin full box sets.

If you want to replace all the leather I can get a box kit for you. It is $725 for a full kit plus shipping. I can get any color you want but I recommend the Desert color as is is the best match for the rest of the Oak interior. It is a full front and rear replacement leather kit. They are very high quality and easy to do with professional results. I am currently working on a video "How to" but I have been busy at work. No I can't do just the fronts. Sorry that was the first question I asked also when setting up my Business account with them. PM me with your contact info and also vehicle specifics if you are interested.

 

[Sawdog]

Wanted to add to this thread, since I swapped mine this weekend and a few questions were left unanswered. Specifically the seatbelt sensor. Pretty straightforward once I got into it.

Mine is a 99 SR5 with leather, manual seats.

Unbolt and remove seats, unscrew and remove side panels. 4 bolts per seat base, remove bases. I removed the two hog rings on the rear of the seat on both.

That will give you enough room to reach both hands under the leather to carefully peel the airbag sensor off the passenger seat, remove it along with the wiring. Slide it in under the drivers seat you are about to swap over. Plug and play. I didn't have any glue or 3m spray or I may have tacked it down to the new foam. Reassemble after the swap, all good.