Comfy seats for the GQ?

[AB]

My ass seems to be getting a punishing in a non romantic way from the GQ seat.

After talking to some of the lads at the meet up I would love to hear any other stories from members that may have done something to make them more comfy.

Whether it be other seats that fit, modding the original or even just an added foam, etc...

Please save my ass...lol

[YNOT]

Personally I like Scheel seats but they are hard to come by, can still be bought new under the name Scheel-Mann.
Another cheaper option is BA Falcon XR6 seats.

Tony

As for your comments about saving your ass and romantically punishing your ass...............you're on your own there!

[AB]

mmm....Comfy!!!

Thanks Tony!

[big_fletch]

I have heard of people fitting holden vy seats as well, like in your wagon

[AB]

I have heard of people fitting holden vy seats as well, like in your wagon

I'm not too sure they fit well though, would love to hear otherwise though?

Do you know if they fit perfect without drilling?

I heard VX almost fit but need to drill the holes out a bit which is obviously illegal and dangerous.

[AB]

Can't help with the new seat advice, however I'd recommend you don't install racing-style "hip huggers". These are fine in flat track racing cars where you need to stay centred in front of the wheel but are no good in a 4x4 as you need to be able to sway left and right on rough tracks. "Hip huggers" lock you into the seat and throw you around too much for off road use.

I just want cushiony goodness Plassy...lol....I agree with the hip huggers though!

[big_fletch]

I would reckon most things would need modifying, I wonder how far gu seats would be off fitting??

[YNOT]

Anything other than standard seats will need modifications/adaptors of some sort, and an engineers certificate to be legal.
Standard seats could be repadded and retrimmed by an automotive trimmer. Because this does not alter the frame of the seat it does not need to be engineered.

Tony

[YNOT]

I would reckon most things would need modifying, I wonder how far gu seats would be off fitting??

I wonder how far GU seats would be off comfortable! .........and it would be easier to fit aftermarket seats.

Tony

[big_fletch]

Haha I thought if they bolt straight in then it would be better than the gq ones, and easier..

[Finly Owner]

Get a pair of original suspension seat basaes from MK deluxe model and put your seats on them.

[growler2058]

I put vx commonhore seats in my troll and it was simply a case of swapping my gq tracks with the commy tracks, no drilling or any other mods required. The seat does sit closer to the door though

[Bigrig]

I put vx commonhore seats in my troll and it was simply a case of swapping my gq tracks with the commy tracks, no drilling or any other mods required. The seat does sit closer to the door though

Sounds good - does it make it hard to get the sealtbelt in and out? That's what I had heard which was the only thing that put me off them.

[boggy2006]

on my recent trip offroad, I ended up cutting out a couple of those kids foam play mats you can get (the ones which interlock together), slid the rear edge between the seat back and base to keep them in place. Saved my ass from permanent injury, but still painful to sit down 2 days later!

[MQ MAD]

Got a set of 1986 Mazda 626 seats in an MQ
Bolt straight to the factory seat runners,bolt back to floor ala nissan
No mods, no holes
Are the seat runners in the GQ the same as MQ/MK ???

edit :
Fully adjustable seats these mazda ones
On the anal massage issue, nah cant help with that one

[growler2058]

Sounds good - does it make it hard to get the sealtbelt in and out? That's what I had heard which was the only thing that put me off them.

Yeah mate that is a problem that i haven't overcome yet. But I think I just need to swap the recline winder to the other side of the seat, ie from rhs to lhs, there is a splined rod going through that looks like it can be done.

Don't know if that is a legal mod though.

[Bigrig]

Yeah mate that is a problem that i haven't overcome yet. But I think I just need to swap the recline winder to the other side of the seat, ie from rhs to lhs, there is a splined rod going through that looks like it can be done.

Don't know if that is a legal mod though.

Problem is, I need the seats for my barge @rse, but then the seats that I want are too big ... Hmmmm ... I know I'm kidding myself about losing the barge @rse, so maybe time to turn it into a soft top!! LOL

[growler2058]

Problem is, I need the seats for my barge @rse, but then the seats that I want are too big ... Hmmmm ... I know I'm kidding myself about losing the barge @rse, so maybe time to turn it into a soft top!! LOL

Haahahah cut down doors like a Jeep (oopps sorry for swearing) let it all hang out brother

[Bigrig]

Haahahah cut down doors like a Jeep (oopps sorry for swearing) let it all hang out brother

That's the go!!! The missus has a jeep, so I might start making a mold!! LOL

[Bob]

Heh AB you could always sell and buy a GU ROFLMAO

Sorry about that just could not help myself

[AB]

Heh AB you could always sell and buy a GU ROFLMAO

Sorry about that just could not help myself

Why would I want to downgrade Bob.....lol

[MQ MAD]

"Why would i want to downgrade Bob ......lol"

Gotta be the comment of the week AB

[Bob]

Why would I want to downgrade Bob.....lol

Not bad but Lorraine (my Wife) says to eat more and get a Fat Bum LOL

[AB]

Not bad but Lorraine (my Wife) says to eat more and get a Fat Bum LOL

I eat like a champion mate but the bum stays boney and the gut gets bigger...lol

[Rokkitt]

I have read WRX sets fit with only minor modifications.
But those XR6 seats look very inviting - any mods required to get them in?

[Clunk]

just tape up the end of a whooppeee cushion mate and strap it you butt............... even better by one of those blow up rubber rings that are used for hemeroids (sorry can't spell but you get the jist) hahahaha

[HILLBILLY BOY]

I have a pair of Autotechnica seats in my patrol, they are comfy and used the factory rails and mounts, it just needed two pieces of 8mm flat joining the two halves of the base to mount the seat to. All up it was probably an hours work for each one, chucked on some ARB seat covers so it all looks factory.

[Woof]

Come on Princess, toughen up a bit.........it's a GQ AB, if you want comfort buy a Landcrab and only drive on the black stuff mate.............................................. ...........http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

[89GQ]

I put a pillow on the bum bit for my barge arse! Works a treat

[AB]

Come on Princess, toughen up a bit.........it's a GQ AB, if you want comfort buy a Landcrab and only drive on the black stuff mate.............................................. ...........http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

Thanks Doggy...lol....I don't really mind but doing a 11 hour run up to a station on the SA border come Easter time is going to be interesting...lol

[Black Rock]

Just put in the first ... L4, step out, and walk a bit it help for shore -tested :bananadancing:
lol

[AB]

Just put in the first ... L4, step out, and walk a bit it help for shore -tested :bananadancing:
lol

I like your thinking...lol

[Bigrig]

Just put in the first ... L4, step out, and walk a bit it help for shore -tested :bananadancing:
lol

Sorry mate - missed what you were using - what did you end up installing?

[YNOT]

Sorry mate - missed what you were using - what did you end up installing?

He's saying put it in low range first gear and get out and walk beside it for a while.

Tony

[Bigrig]

He's saying put it in low range first gear and get out and walk beside it for a while.

Tony

Ahhhh ... I so slow ... Duh ... LOL

Thanks for enlightening me ...

[Black Rock]

Sorry mate - missed what you were using - what did you end up installing?

good pair of boots ha ha ha ha ha ha

[Bigrig]

good pair of boots ha ha ha ha ha ha

LOL!! yep, took me a minute or ten ..

[Black Rock]

LOL!! yep, took me a minute or ten ..

:cheers: like your tank - just for the record

[moo_r32]

we put gu seats in my mates GQ... was not the most fun thing iv ever done.. thats for sure. custom rails were alot of work!! but he loves them now!!

[yort]

:eck05: get in sit down and clench till :blowup:

troy

[Patrol Tico]

Hely Tony these seats rock! I'm also spending some time on that departement!

[ShuttleVan1]

just remove the seats and take them to an upholsteror, tell him to put more "cushioning" on them

[Bogus]

As well as comfort I am chasing more space is there any seats which would give me more leg room???

[Bigrig]

just remove the seats and take them to an upholsteror, tell him to put more "cushioning" on them

Annvid in Brisbane do this for the bases - $400 total for both front seats -I'm sure there'd be others out there also.

[taslucas]

I have a 91 Ti and the seats are a lot better than my mates GQs. Maybe it's worth tracking down some Ti seats? One mate even has a mav and swapped the seats cause they were cr@p. I would have thought the mavs would have comfy seats. He used mid 90's model magna. but had to take the middle console out lol......don't use magna seats!

[AB]

As well as comfort I am chasing more space is there any seats which would give me more leg room???

I have giraffe legs too mate and I find that putting the seat to the very back and angling the back rest away a bit helps to some degree.

[thebeatjackson]

Personally I like Scheel seats but they are hard to come by, can still be bought new under the name Scheel-Mann.
Another cheaper option is BA Falcon XR6 seats.


Is there much to fitting the Xr6 seats? I'd love some new seats for my GQ too!

[GreenGQ]

I'd be interested to know if XR6 seats are an easy fit also.

[stevo1971]

still got the original seats in mine...still good..

[stevo1971]

yep, thats easy to do...i'm an upholsterer..

[97_gq_lwb]

I just priced the drivers seat base foam for mine $270 i'm about to go out and see where the gold is in it must be at least a few grams of 24 ct somewhere in it for that.

[Rogerthat]

A few people are asking but has anyone got any feedback on how easy the xr6 seats are to fit? Interference with seatbelt as per commy seats?

[simy]

I fitted VY commodore seats without too much drama. took the base off drilled the threads of the VY seats out. Bolted a 25mm steel tube to one side and bolted the GQ seat bracket on. then fitted the seats in. took at the most 4 hours all up and the difference is amazing.

[Bloodyaussie]

I just bought a Ti Patrol Gq and have been having some bad back pain, it has leather seats.
Yesterday I sat in the front passenger seat as my 18 month old son was driving and the seat was so comfy... I think I am going to just get the seat reworked???

[cokeholic]

i have a GU leather seats set for sale front rear and rear rear seats drivers needs some repairing where ya slide ya bum in and out normal wear and tear drop me a line if anybody is interested

[Bigrig]

i have a GU leather seats set for sale front rear and rear rear seats drivers needs some repairing where ya slide ya bum in and out normal wear and tear drop me a line if anybody is interested

Message sent mate!!

[belzi82]

Buy a GU = Comfy seats

[Clunk]

Buy a GU = Comfy seats

My brother has a GU and my seats are comfier the those

[simy]

Yesterday I sat in the front passenger seat as my 18 month old son was driving and the seat was so comfy... I think I am going to just get the seat reworked???


your 18 month old son was driving, teaching him early hey?:driving2:

[HammerBuilder]

Personally I like Scheel seats but they are hard to come by, can still be bought new under the name Scheel-Mann.
Another cheaper option is BA Falcon XR6 seats.

Tony

As for your comments about saving your ass and romantically punishing your ass...............you're on your own there!

So YNOT who's GQ are these xr6 seats in & how hard easy to fit as many people have asked but still no reply

Cheers but answers are always handy

[gf0012-aust]

A few people are asking but has anyone got any feedback on how easy the xr6 seats are to fit? Interference with seatbelt as per commy seats?

there's a few blokes on patrol4x4 that have done it. GQShayne etc... IIRC there are happy snaps of the job.

someone also put in Honda CRV's as well as the usual crapadore VN-VY's

[Rogerthat]

yeah cheers, I'm sure it's been done but patrol4x4 still seems under attack by some virus which is preventing me from accessing the site - was hoping someone here might have a happy snap or 2? sitting just outside my top 3 mods on to do list currently so i have a couple months to sort it out.

[97_gq_lwb]

I seen supercheap has saas seats on special for $189 each they looked pretty good to me considering them myself.

[Bloodyaussie]

your 18 month old son was driving, teaching him early hey?:driving2:

Yes start them young.. or more to the case keep him happy!!!!!!

I drove for 5 hours yesterday and am in so much pain in my back I have to do something soon.
I am a landscape gardener and this is not helping.
I sat in my neighbours GU and he has the leather seats with electric doo dads and it is not that comfy at all??