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01-08-2009, 01:25 PM
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Has anyone ever tried switching seat bases on the OEM seats?
What I mean is taking a passenger seat off the bracket and putting it on a drivers side bracket? I have several passenger seats that are in great condition but of course the drivers seat is always the one that needs replacing. Any input would be appreciated.
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01-08-2009, 04:14 PM
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In my 1990 Toyota 4X4 the bases from the SR5 bucket seats don't quite match up. Drilling some holes & maybe a little welding & it would be fine.
I would imagine it would be the same with the MR2. But, you might be able to bolt/weld/rivet them up. Daniel  |
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06-29-2011, 02:25 PM
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I'm wondering the same thing right now. Got two fresh passenger seats like to make one a driver. Gonna try it let you kno what happens!
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07-12-2011, 08:52 PM
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Please give us the update... I have JDM seats in mine and the passenger side gets the seat height and lumbar adjustments. Pisses me off, lol.
I'd love to switch the bases around. |
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08-31-2011, 01:08 PM
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Any updates on this? I want to swap my seats side to side before my driver's bolster tears.
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08-31-2011, 02:05 PM
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The seat covers can be transferred from side to side. Just remove the clips/staples, and carefully slip each one off.
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09-18-2011, 11:05 AM
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Unfortunately, what Mr220v is say is your only option. I was hoping to get lucky myself. I picked up two very clean JDM leather and suede Pass seats (AKA USDM drivers seat) with hopes of just transferring bases, no luck.
The problem is a mounting hole on the pass seat backrest the only mounts to the pass base. This is built into the frame, only option is to swap covers. I am mechanically inclined, though upholstery and electrical are my two biggest foes. I will definitely give it a try though, since the seat that will need swapping will be the pass, i could wiggle it on. In conclusion, many may have tried this before but failed to say why they haven't done this obvious (fat man seat) fix, lol. |
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09-18-2011, 11:37 AM
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if you are going to remove the covers why not put new covers on.ebay has them for $199
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