Here are some minor issues when mounting Scheel-Mann seats in an 80 series Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80

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[@0537059]

You are very justified in speaking the truth that a $5,000 dollar seat plus brackets setup doesn’t bolt in your 80. Thank you for helping the rest of us actually prepare for making these decisions when buying certain products.

[@thelandcruiserproject]

By sacrificing my wallet ;)

[@TheMultisportGeek]

You were telling it like it is. Love the truck.

[@eto2352]

That engine bay is looking mint!
The problem with those brackets is they really don't have competition. No incentive to get it right.
It's probably more accurate to call it a "starting point".
Best description of the issues. It will help people with the seat buckle for sure.

[@thelandcruiserproject]

Starting point solution for a finish line price?

[@eto2352]

@@thelandcruiserproject what a time to be alive 😆

[@JuststopitNow-lg7ne]

Thanks for the insight. Having some frustrations installing mine

[@thelandcruiserproject]

I'm sorry to hear but I'm not surprised. I hope my video helps and that you can figure it out.

[@joshtays8057]

Man I feel like I lucked out. I watched this video before I installed mine and was terrified the install was going to be a pain. Luckily mine bolted right up, no issues at all!

[@thelandcruiserproject]

Nice! That's good to hear. For some reason most of this stuff doesn't go as planned for me.

[@geminiguy2178]

I was also be frustrated from a high end seating company. Maybe I’ll look into Racaro

[@thelandcruiserproject]

Thanks. More support in the comments than I expected. The armrests, when tightened, also tear the fabric around the mount. People also miscut the holes for the armrests, either cutting them too big or cutting the wrong spot.

[@romo2517]

Super frustrating. On my Toyota Pickup I tried putting aftermarket seats and brackets but no luck. Back and forth with ‘corbow’ on bracket measurements. Apparent i have the only truck with measurements different from everyone else. Ended up using re-upholstering original seat instead.

[@tampacruisers]

When are you sending this over to us to get a decent paint job?
Manny @ Tampa Cruisers.

[@thelandcruiserproject]

$2000 to ship there and $2000 to ship it back, then whatever the paint will cost. This channel isn't THAT successful :) Plus, I sold it. Done with 80s.

[@tampacruisers]

Getting in to Jeep reviews now?
Lol !!
Where is she going to ?

[@jasonchatterley]

How do your slide mechanisms feel on the planted brackets? Mine feel like there’s too much friction/resistance when torqued down but perfect when loosened. Bought my seats used as well but the correct planted brackets for the SM.

[@thelandcruiserproject]

The seats (Planted/Scheel-Mann) do not slide as well as OEM. Good observation.

[@NickHenderson24]

That’s a great looking steering wheel in there. Did you replace it alone with the other work?

[@thelandcruiserproject]

Yes. Took a chance on the one on eBay from Dubai/Pakistan. Not sure I'd recommend it over Craft Customs, but it got the job done.