Thread: Seat re-instatement or approval

I would think the most common failure in installing seats ("aftermarket") in
other vehicles is that they need to be installed and fixed to the vehicle securely (eg by a metal frame etc)

I know the originals "slip in" but that wont be adequate with any others as they must comply with current standards being a later fitment.

It also is probably a good time to note that no wooden frame/support will be acceptable to mount the seat to.

Maybe look for the adjustable sliding frames and attach new seat there?

Unfortunately, whether or not the place is LR friendly, they still must comply to a certain standard. You will find there are set rules as to the size of the bolt, the plate must be a certain size and thickness, the plate has to have a welded nut and be held in place by a rivet so it stays put if the seat is removed. Plus the seat can't foul any operational bits like handbrake or gear lever. It needs a mod plate so any authourised inspection station who does mod plates should treat it the same way. Best bet is to go there and ask what is needed to make it spec then do the mods and take it back, should pass. They normally won't charge you to tell you what is required.

there is a place in Maroochydore (3hrs from you ) that i spoke to regarding the same issue, it was reasonable price, if you could be bothered heading that far, otherwise ring the local 4x4 store and ask who certs mods being toowoomba the rev heads will have somewhere they can get a v8 in a corolla legalised if you have no luck pm me i will provide a number for ya

Can someone lend him a set of Series III seats?

I can recommend Steve Blackburn MIAME. Brisbane based
He certifies blue plate modifications, including seat installations. 0413 005 387

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

Can someone lend him a set of Series III seats?

Point is then if you change them back your CTP and insurance is as good as gone if you have an accident.

if you do make up a frame, please post the dimensions and requirements etc
and of course a photo spread on how it is done!

cheers