Landcruiser 76 series -Seat Options
Submitted: Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 17:16
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hubnjo
Hi all 76 series owners. I have a 2009 GXL and considering aftermarket
seat options for driver and front passenger. Any ideas or experiences anyone can share ?
Reply By: Member -Pinko (NSW) - Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 21:52
Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 21:52
I have chosen Stratos 3000LS and waiting for delivery.
They have fairly low side bolsters and the
seat section extends forward for a wider thigh support.
We have tried a number of seats and the stratos suits us.
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Reply By: Will 76 Series - Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 21:54
Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 21:54
Hub,
Certainly have mate. We also have the same vehicle and the standard seats are shocking. I looked at the Stratco's and the Ricaro's and shopped around for both. I didn't like the Stratco's due to the spring system (but some people do). I went with the Ricaro Specialist L model
seat. We got two and have had them for 15 months now and they are excellent. This model has some leg and lumbar support which keeps you in the
seat for the rough stuff. They are expensive but my back is not the best and they are fantastic in my view. We have just returned to
Canberra from the
Sydney 4x4 show and I was talking to the Ricaro stand salesman and he mentioned that eleven 76 series vehicle owners had purchased the Ricaros at the show.
Mate a lot of cash but
well worth the investment as they can be fitted to any vehicle if you trade in etc.
Good luck
Will
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Follow Up By: Member -Pinko (NSW) - Monday, May 09, 2011 at 07:57
Monday, May 09, 2011 at 07:57
The
suspension system in the Stratos seats are an option. Mainly for the passenger, a bit difficult for the driver to keep a foot on the throttle.
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Reply By: Member - Bruce T (SA) - Monday, May 09, 2011 at 15:18
Monday, May 09, 2011 at 15:18
Hi hubnjo,
We fitted a Recaro
seat to our Troopy for the passenger and we found we both loved it. So much more comfortable especially on long trips and 4WD bouncing trips. We no longer have it as we sold the Troopy, but it certainly was a good
seat.
Cheers,
Di and Bruce
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Reply By: Flynnie - Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 23:12
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 23:12
Both Recaro and Stratos are good seats. I have owned and used both in my time. For my 79 series 2009 GXL I fitted a Stratos 3000 LTSS in the driver position.
The
suspension feature made it a better choice for me than the Recaro. I have had no problem with foot on the accelerator. The
suspension setting of the
seat is adjustable and I have it set pretty stiff.
Doubt you will go far wrong with either
seat.
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