Aftermarket/Non-Standard Seats for NM/NP

[Ranger J]

Hi Guys,

Done a search but couldn't find much to my assistance.

I'm seriously considering ditching the factory front seats in the Paj. I have found my old (NK) and current (NP) pajero to have very average seats, especially for driving long hauls. I consider myself to have a sensitive back and I can really feel it if I have been sitting in the saddle for at least 3hrs over a day...and I'm only 23! In particular, I think the lumbar support is almost non-existent.

I want to take a bit of proactive measure now to reduce the possible impacts later down the track.

So I'll be looking to fit a set of aftermarket (i.e. Recaro) or sports car (i.e. XR series, Commodore, Jap import) seats to the Paj. I don't think there will be too much of an issue in the fabrication side of things to make it fit, it is more or less the compliance I am concerned about. In particular, both seats appear have weight sensors installed to trigger the airbags in the event of a crash. I'm hoping to do a little more research and see whether many other of the seats I am looking at cater for this.

I will also contact a friend of mine who has fitted a seat from a 180sx into both a prado and a 79 series now - I don't think he would have done so until it was compliant with his insurance co.

I am happy to hear others thoughts, suggestions, opinions.

Cheers,

[Ian Johnston]

Depends on what model NP. My 2004 NP Exceed has airbags in the sides of the seats, so I could see that as a problem with aftermarket seats, unless Recaro etc do airbag seats these days.

Paratus (ARB) may do an airbag seat, as they make Ford original equip seats.

[dolphin]

if you want great extra cumfort from your seat, try the Beads that cabbies use plus fit a good set of lambswool covers .

[Cypher]

Lambswool covers make a huge differance

[tonyg62]

non standard/factory replacement seats and particularly the rails and sliders if modified may need to be checked by a suitable engineer and certificate issued, this may affect insurance and ADR's and roadworthiness

( they do in SAust)

[AJC]

or go eat a teaspoon of cement and hardn the F...up!!

Kids these days!!

[Matatak]

Yeah Ranger try some good quality Sheepskin/lambswool covers.

Ive got some in my car and parents bought a set for there NP pretty much straight away after having them for many years in my car.

Got a mate from Supercheap to get them in for me so maybe Bakerboy can get you some to for a decent price ?

And yeah they definetely make a big difference.

[gaz1]

If you've worked out what is lacking in the standard seats, a solution might be to go to an auto trimmer and get the originals reupholstered with a shape that better suits your requirements.

That way all the fittings etc stay standard and you'd have no problems with the ADRs.

Gaz