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Toyota Land Cruiser sport seat guide

Seat fitting guide

"What sports seats can I fit in my Toyota Land Cruiser?" is one of the questions we hear most. The Land Cruiser does everything, from overlanding and expeditions to towing, commuting and the odd competitive 4x4 build, and a lot of owners want seats with more comfort and more side support than the ones the truck came with.

It is not always a simple swap. The Land Cruiser has been through many generations, and each one has its own cabin width and seat mounting points. This guide covers the Planted Technology brackets we list for each Land Cruiser, the seats that suit each cabin, our recliner recommendations, and the runners and side mounts that finish the job.

  • We list Planted Technology brackets for the J40, J60, J70 family, J80, J100 and J200
  • Each bracket picks up the factory seat mounting points, with no cutting
  • Older, narrower cabins suit slim seats; the J80, J100 and J200 take wider ones
  • Our guideline for the larger buckets is under about 580mm at the shoulders
  • Sparco and OMP base mount seats use 345mm runners, Cobra recliners 291mm
  • Corbeau Sportline recliners carry both the 291mm and 345mm patterns
Grey Toyota Land Cruiser with the driver door open and a driver sitting in a black sport seat
An older Land Cruiser with a sport seat fitted in place of the factory one.

What is on this page

  1. Seat brackets
  2. J40 Series
  3. J60 Series
  4. J80 Series
  5. J100 Series
  6. J200 Series
  7. 70 Series
  8. Sparco recliners
  9. Corbeau recliners
  10. Cobra recliners
  11. Installation

Planted Technology brackets for the Land Cruiser

The bracket is the most important part of any Land Cruiser seat swap. We list Planted Technology brackets made for each model, built from steel to pick up the factory seat mounting points in the floor, so nothing is cut and the job can be undone. The ones we list are:

  • J40 Series: 1979 to 1984
  • J60 Series: 1980 to March 1986, and April 1986 to 1989 (two different brackets)
  • J70 Troop Carrier and Pickup: 1984 to 1999
  • 75 Series two door Troop Carrier and long wheelbase: 1984 to 1999
  • 77 Series: driver side, with or without suspension seats, 1984 to 1999
  • 78 Series Troop Carrier and 79 Series Pickup, two door: 1999 on
  • J80 Series: 1990 to 1997
  • J100 Series: 1998 to 2007
  • J200 Series: 2008 on

Planted drill their brackets with slots for the runners of the major seat makers: the 345mm pattern used by Sparco and OMP base mount seats, and Cobra’s narrower 291mm pattern. Side mount bucket seats go on side mounts bolted to the bracket. Always send us the year and model, because the 70 Series in particular has several variants with different parts.

J40 Series

The J40 is the classic boxy Land Cruiser, rugged and simple inside, with less cabin width than the later trucks. Slim seats are the rule here. Compact FIA buckets such as the Sparco Sprint and OMP TRS-E fit while keeping headroom and leg room. For a recliner, the Sparco R100 and the Corbeau SVR improve comfort and still suit the look of an old truck. Our Planted J40 bracket covers 1979 to 1984 trucks.

J60 Series (1980 to 1989)

The J60 took the Land Cruiser in a more comfortable, family direction while keeping its off-road ability, and there is a little more room in the cabin. The slim fixed back options such as the Sparco Sprint and OMP Champ-R go in well, and the Sparco R100 and R500 recliners give a good balance of comfort and support. Note the two Planted brackets: one for 1980 to March 1986 and one for April 1986 to 1989.

J80 Series (1990 to 1997)

The 80 brought more space and more comfort without losing the toughness, and the wider cabin takes slightly larger seats. As well as the slim seats above, the Sparco Evo QRT and OMP ARS-R buckets give more shoulder and hip room for long days. For recliners, the Corbeau RRS and RRB have taller backrests and suit the bigger cabin. We have a separate guide on fitting Sparco R500 seats in a Land Cruiser 80 Series.

J100 Series (1998 to 2007)

The J100 is more refined again, with more cabin width and a wider choice of seats. For off-road or performance builds, the Sparco Evo L QRT, OMP ARS-R and Mirco GT give firm support without feeling tight. They suit drivers of roughly a 30 to 36 inch waist and stay under the 580mm shoulder width we work to. For everyday comfort, the Sparco R500 and Corbeau RRS recliners are the ones we suggest.

J200 Series (2008 on)

The J200 has the most spacious cabin of any Land Cruiser, which makes it the easiest to find seats for. Everything named above goes in, and larger buckets such as the Sparco Evo L QRT give a racing feel while staying practical. For a comfort focused setup, the Sparco R500 and Corbeau RRB are the recliners we point people to.

70 Series (J70, J75, J77, J78 and J79)

The 70 Series is the workhorse of the family, built from 1984 and still made for some markets, with the simplicity of the J40 and better comfort. Cabin sizes vary with the body and the configuration, so we suggest medium sized seats. The Sparco Evo QRT, OMP TRS-E and Mirco Classic buckets fit well and last, and the Sparco GT and Corbeau SVR recliners suit owners who want an adjustable backrest. Check the bracket carefully: the 77 Series bracket we list is for the driver side only, in versions for trucks with and without suspension seats.

Sparco reclining seats for the Land Cruiser

A reclining seat is the practical upgrade for most Land Cruisers: better support and posture than the factory seat, and a backrest you can still adjust for a long day. All the Sparco recliners here base mount on the 345mm by 271mm pattern, and Sparco runners made for that pattern add fore and aft adjustment.

Sparco R100. The entry point to Sparco's reclining range, on a steel frame with slimmer bolsters. It comes in cloth or vinyl, and the vinyl wipes clean after a muddy trip.

Three black Sparco reclining sports seats in a row in the showroom: an R100 Plus with microfibre centre, an R333 in fabric and an R100 in vinyl
Sparco recliners on our showroom floor.

Sparco R500. The step up, on a narrower tubular steel frame with an integrated headrest and harness slots. The fabric version breathes well, and the Sky vinyl version suits overland trucks where water and dirt get in.

Sparco GT. Sparco’s top recliner, with more shaped bolsters than the R100 and R333 for better hold at the hip and shoulder. It is trimmed in cloth and Sparco list it for drivers under six feet with a 32 to 36 inch waist.

Corbeau reclining seats

Corbeau’s Sportline recliners carry both the 291mm by 330mm and the 345mm by 271mm base patterns, so they go on the Planted bracket with runners in either width. Match the runner width to the pattern you are using, and keep Corbeau and Recaro parts separate, as they do not mix.

  • Corbeau RRS: the relaxed shape of the three and the safe choice for long journeys. It suits the bigger cabins of the J80, J100 and J200.
  • Corbeau SVR: the more sculpted shell, with balanced side bolsters that are easy to get in and out of, and a clean modern look in older and newer trucks alike.
  • Corbeau RRB: the most upright of the three, with a little more hold through the sides, closer in feel to a bucket seat while still reclining. It suits the J80, J100 and J200.

All three are road and track seats, take a four point harness and come in sizes for 32 to 36 and 36 to 38 inch waists.

Cobra reclining seats

Cobra's British made recliners base mount on the 291mm by 330mm pattern and use Cobra runners.

Cobra Daytona. The widest recliner Cobra make, 580mm across on a 530mm base, with deep side bolsters, an orthopaedic backrest and lumbar support. It takes a four point harness and suits the roomier J80, J100 and J200 cabins.

Cobra Le Mans. A more classic shape with gentler bolsters, 540mm wide, in a range of trims. It suits the look of the older trucks.

Three black Cobra reclining sport seats side by side on the showroom floor: a fabric Daytona, a diamond stitched Misano Anniversary and a leather Le Mans
Cobra recliners in our showroom: a Daytona, a Misano Anniversary and a Le Mans.

Installation and setup

For every generation we list, start with the Planted bracket for your truck. It bolts to the factory mounting points, and the seat then either bolts straight to the bracket or goes on a pair of sliding runners, which makes it easy to share the truck between drivers.

  • Cobra recliners: Cobra 291mm runners.
  • Sparco and OMP base mount seats: 345mm runners made for that pattern.
  • Corbeau Sportline recliners: runners in either width, matched to the pattern you use.

Bucket seats use side mounts bolted to the bracket in place of runners. Choose side mounts that suit the seat, and for an FIA seat follow what the seat maker specifies. Before the old seats come out, check how the factory seat belt buckle will be mounted on the new setup.

Garreth’s advice is to send us the year and model of your Land Cruiser, your height and waist size, and how the truck is used. We will list the bracket, seat and runners or side mounts together so the whole set arrives ready to fit.

Yes. We list Planted Technology brackets for the J40, J60, J70 family, J80, J100 and J200, each using the factory mounting points.

Slim seats: compact buckets such as the Sparco Sprint and OMP TRS-E, or recliners such as the Sparco R100 and Corbeau SVR.

The larger cabins take the Corbeau RRS and RRB, the Sparco R500 and the wider Cobra Daytona.

345mm runners for Sparco and OMP base mount seats, Cobra 291mm runners for Cobra, and either width for Corbeau Sportline seats, matched to your pattern.

The 77 Series brackets we list are for the driver side only, so ask us about the passenger side.

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