Need an 80 series front bench seat!

[wyocoyote]

Then there is the ebrake relocation conundrum

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/anyone-moved-their-parking-e-brake.732382/
and
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/ha...-the-dash-is-it-possible.775838/#post-8835120

 

[wyocoyote]

I would love to see a definitive answer, from a couple of hours on forums I have found no bolt on bench for the US/canadian automatic left hand drive 80 series. There is the ebrake, which I'd prefer not to bypass (plus mine is 5 speed converted need that brake badly)
I've read that there is a Lexus bench, even it required fabrication for a 80 series: wider. One suggested a Sequoia front seat was very close and appeared to have the same electric/controls. I have ridden in 60/40 bench seats with 5 speed in OZ, not near as comfortable as the factory buckets. I'd really like to see this done! Post pics here and at IH8MUD with your solution. If one has deep pockets it has been suggested to take the truck to a shop that does accessibility modifications to relocate the Ebrake. It would not be impossible with the 20 and 25 year rules (yes they are kinda grey to import a diesel with the options you want into even CA) but that's a whole different thread of worms.

 

[lugueto]

There are, as mentioned, LHD 80 series split bench seats. The parking brake is the same. I just replied to a similar thread in ih8mud.

There also are Recaro made seats with a fold down jump seat between them. Sort of like full-sized pickups. These are very, very rare. I'm not sure if they were available anywhere other than Venezuela.



venezuelan listings for the bench seats (all you have to do is remove the right seat and center console)

http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ve...o-de-copiloto-toyota-autana-nuevo-sin-uso-_JM

http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ve/MLV-481350778-asiento-o-butaca-copiloto-autana-_JM

 

[wyocoyote]

Ebrake moved to dash here:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/parking-brake-to-dash.952102/#post-10602275

doesn't look too difficult.

 

[wyocoyote]

Thanks for that post. its still an odd setup with the floor mount ebrake. a truck style center flip up storage armrest that converts to a center seat and moving the ebrake to the dash seems like the ticket to me.

 

[SparkyDan]

Do you have Toyota Hiace vans where you are? They have 60/40 bench seat that has the center section folding with cup holders/ paper try on the back side. They would require fabricating a mount but could be a starting point.