Stratos Seats Review

Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 05, 2012 at 22:32

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Unfortunately, car manufacturers don't always expect us to actually take our vehicles offroad - so when it comes to fitting out your vehicle for a major trip you replace your suspension to improve

Allan B (Member, SunCoast)

I think that it would be agreed that the 1 + 1.5 seats in the earlier Troopys were not the most comfortable. Accordingly we have replaced ours with Stratos 3000LTSS Light Truck Suspension Seats. At a little over $4000 they are not cheap but the improvement was worth it to us. An early trip over the Simpson required physiotherapy for Roz's back and without these new seats we would not be continuing our adventures.

The seat is very comfortably contoured and supported by an adjustable pair of coil springs damped by a small shock absorber and you literally just float along. Even on bitumen the ride is more comfortable. The sides of the seat provide good constraint against lateral forces from the rolling motion. The adjustable lumbar support (optional) ensures comfort for your middle back.

How have others found these seats? What have been your experiences with other brands?

Member Peter McG asked for my experience with these but I have been unable to reply due to my "MM Reply" being inoperative. I'm sure Peter would welcome others experiences with these and similar seats for his Patrol.

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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Wednesday, Dec 05, 2012 at 22:51

Wednesday, Dec 05, 2012 at 22:51

Hi Allan, Did you end up with more leg room? Michael

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Follow Up By: Allan B (Member, SunCoast) - Wednesday, Dec 05, 2012 at 23:15

Wednesday, Dec 05, 2012 at 23:15

Hi Michael, I didn't notice any difference in leg room. Although not tall I do have the seats in most cars well back, more so than my son who is taller than me. I cannot remember the legroom issue with the original seats.

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Reply By: Dennis Ellery - Wednesday, Dec 05, 2012 at 22:59

Wednesday, Dec 05, 2012 at 22:59

Hi Allan,
Not that I am chasing seats, as the original bucket seats in my GXL Troopy are excellent.
Just curious - is that $4000 a pair or each?

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Follow Up By: Allan B (Member, SunCoast) - Wednesday, Dec 05, 2012 at 23:22

Wednesday, Dec 05, 2012 at 23:22

Hell no Dennis, $4000 for the pair, installed.
I believe the GXL has twin bucket seats whereas mine was the one plus one & a half, providing seating for three.......sort of!

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Reply By: BarryR1 - Thursday, Dec 06, 2012 at 00:21

Thursday, Dec 06, 2012 at 00:21

You could try Recaro seats. They tend to be a bit cheaper and are every bit as good. Try $1600 fitted with mounting plates and all. You can always negotiate a good deal at the capital city 4x4 shows each year. From memory the seat you mention is associated with ARB so that can't be good.

Your MM is not working? Did you tell the operators of the site? I noted your earlier bleat at 99354.

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Follow Up By: Allan B (Member, SunCoast) - Thursday, Dec 06, 2012 at 00:44

Thursday, Dec 06, 2012 at 00:44

No Baz, ARB used to supply Paratus seats, now its Paradrive. May be one and the same.... I dunno.

I tried a secondhand pair of Paratus. They were not suspension type. No good for us.

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Reply By: Member - Tony (ACT) - Thursday, Dec 06, 2012 at 06:11

Thursday, Dec 06, 2012 at 06:11

Recaro are now distributed through ARB. Like a lot of the after market seats Recaro parts can be swapped around between the bases and backs.

The pair I have in the Patrol are worth their weight in gold, low swabs so its easy to get in and out, air lumber support and good back support. They are slightly narrower than the originals and can give more leg room when slid right back.

The catch is with a lot of replacement seats is the price, as well as seats, you need runners, bases and fitting should be done by and authorised agent/ fitter. But in the end its well worth the extra comfort.

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