removal second row seats 100 series

Hi toohey
Done it in an 80 series just used ply board and used original holes to bolt down
it gives a lot more space for sure ,good for putting items not in regular use under in wells.
Cheers reggy2

Hi toohey,
Don't get rid of your seats, belts and all the bolts/brackets.
Some rego inspectors are pinging guys for removing them, Yeah I know, I can here people saying they can't, well they can. Your vehicle was first registered as a eight seater, so it must have all the seats with belts in it at rego time. Some inspectors use "Common Sense" there's that word again LOL :)
This has been spoken about in Lcool, where people have pulled their seating out as you want to for more room and their vehicle wont pass an inspection. In fact I was only talking to a couple of mechanics the other day that own 80 series cruisers and yeah, especially if you change states.
I reckon it's a great idea, makes a LC very versatile when you do this.
Just something to ponder.
Cheers

Hi Toohey, I have the Standard 105 cruiser, the rear seat folds in two movements forwards to just behind the front seats (The back folds down, then the whole unit lifts up and forward). Behind this I have a shelf which attaches to the front edge of the Outback Storage Drawers and has two legs to support the front. It takes about 10 minutes to convert either way.
Mike

toohey,

Had my second row seats removed for quite some time even for rego inspections with no dramas. Left the seat anchor points and seatbelts in. Two position cargo barrier was moved behind the front seats. Strapped 3 X 20L water jerries across the front of the cargo barrier in the space behind the front seats. Put a couple of tubs behind the cargo barrier and in front of the storage system for food and spares which created a nice flat area on which to put tent/swag etc.

Hi Toohey
I do it in my 100 series every year we go away, it's not a problem and it only takes a few minutes to put back in when we return.-( 5 bolts in total )---Makes so much more room, and I even up the irregular floor with some plywood, the Engel, etc, sit nicely that way----Might be officially illegal, but I've never been questioned about it
Cheers Sapper D

We took our rear seats out and put a set of Outback drawers in. Plus we added what they call a "bed extension" which comes forward close to the front seats.

The seats or bed extension swap takes about half an hour without rushing and even having a cuppa on the way.

We put the seats in if we take the grandkids with us.

We initially used the back as a bed. A double with the fridge out or a single with the fridge left in. I occasionally go out on my own. We now have a rooftop tent that can be used as well. Or just add a tent for the kids. Flexibility is our key.

Phil

This may give you a better idea:

To do it properly we always make a welded "H" frame out of 50x25x1.6mm RHS and weld straps made of 25x25x3mm Angle picking up as many 8mm and 10mm bolt holes as we can..... from memory about 12 holes.

Doing it this way ensures you have a level strong mounting surface to attach the top board to.... we use 16 water resistant MDF as the top.

Just dont lose the seats ,i just bought a new 76 series wagon and it cost me 2 grand on the trade in to get new seats off toyota as i could not do the trade without them.

Check out this website for the correct information you seek.
Just Copy and paste.

www.tmr.qld.gov.au/~/media/a1143ca0-be74-4886-90ad-1d1da4bae9c3/vsil50permanentandtemporaryremovalofseatsfromlightmotorvehicles.pdf

Ozjohn.

In the ACT the inspector just now said that if they were to see our 100 series with the third row of seats out then they would have to reclassify it as a 5 seater. If however the second row was removed as well, then they would reclassify it as a "goods carrying vehicle" with the appropriate increase in registration etc. Bloody ouch.

Nothing about being temporarily or permanent.

Whoops we have the second row out.

So to the original thread author; do whatever you want it's up to you but if I were you I would check with the local inspectors to see where you stand.

Phil