Baby seat in Land Cruiser DX 80 series

Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 18:32

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Erik N

Hi Guys,
We have a Toyota Land Cruiser DX 80-series 1996.
It has screwholes in the roof of the cargo area. They seem the anchor points for the baby seat.
However I'm chasing the right bolt. Both size as well as safe enough to cary thr weight and force in case of emergency.
Thanks in advance,
Erik

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Reply By: Shaker - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 18:44

Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 18:44

Don't the bolts come with the seat fitting kit?
There would be very strict Australian Standards for this, maybe talk to the seat manufacturer.

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Follow Up By: Erik N - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 23:14

Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 23:14

The bolts supplied with it are too thick . The bolts used for the cargo barrier are too big??

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Reply By: Dean K3 - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 20:03

Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 20:03

Capsule mounts will be either in rear of upright seat section and uses a little hook to attach capsule tether to.

OR

Bolts into floor

Never known any capsule mounts to be bolted to the roof, put it this way in event of a rollover or severe head on impact the roof crushing in you want the tethers of capsule to remain tight and secure not loosen allowing capsule to fly freely.

go to a dedicated baby supply shop they will have the correct fittings and graded bolts or toyota can assist - don't risk safety of a infant/child period

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Follow Up By: Erik N - Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 23:17

Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 at 23:17

Good point. As far as our research went. It sounds like it has to go in the roof.
As I want the safest possible,i haven't put it inn yet. As I have not found an appropriate solution.
May indeed have a chat to Toyota.

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Jun 28, 2017 at 00:29

Wednesday, Jun 28, 2017 at 00:29

Yep they are in the roof on the 80series - its the way things were in the 90's

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Follow Up By: Erik N - Wednesday, Jun 28, 2017 at 17:14

Wednesday, Jun 28, 2017 at 17:14

Thanks Phil G,

What bolt did you use? As the one provided is too big for the hole.
The bolt used of the cargo barrier is too fat for the anchor poit supplied with the seat??

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Jun 28, 2017 at 19:19

Wednesday, Jun 28, 2017 at 19:19

Go buy the correct anchor bolt kit from almost any car accessory shop like Supercheap:Link Here
It will bolt straight into the roof anchor points on the 80series.
The photo below shows the 80series factory bolt with cover on the left and a SafeandSound one on the right. They both have a 5/16th bolt.

Anchor bolts

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Follow Up By: Erik N - Wednesday, Jun 28, 2017 at 21:20

Wednesday, Jun 28, 2017 at 21:20

Thanks heaps Phil!!! Nice set up btw if your 200 series!

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Follow Up By: Steve D1 - Thursday, Jun 29, 2017 at 20:40

Thursday, Jun 29, 2017 at 20:40

Rav 4's mount in the roof as well.

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Follow Up By: mountainman - Monday, Jul 03, 2017 at 21:56

Monday, Jul 03, 2017 at 21:56

Go visit a authorized baby seat installer.
Toyota dont install baby seats.
.the installer will tell you what is required and it will be legally engineered to do the right job for the right baby seat setup.
mate had his done for under $300 .
Its fully compliant and legal

cheap when you need to stuff around and still guess is my baby seat secured properly.

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Monday, Jul 03, 2017 at 23:26

Monday, Jul 03, 2017 at 23:26

The 80 series has 3 factory mounting points already.

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Reply By: nickb - Wednesday, Jun 28, 2017 at 16:15

Wednesday, Jun 28, 2017 at 16:15

If you have no luck, I had one installed and certified into the roof of my Patrol by Wilkinsons in Adelaide. Cost was around $200 but this was about 7 years ago.

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