ANH 20 Vellfire. 8 seater to 7 seat swap wanted

[RXtoAL]

Hi all - I’ve just bought a 2008 3.5l Vellfire with the middle seat being a 3 person bench seat. Looking to swap out for two basic captains chairs (not the airline seats). Does any body know if A) this is possible, and b) where I can source? Alphard breakers? Someone looking to swap the other way? Any help appreciated! 

[Rojie]

6 hours ago, RXtoAL said:

Hi all - I’ve just bought a 2008 3.5l Vellfire with the middle seat being a 3 person bench seat. Looking to swap out for two basic captains chairs (not the airline seats). Does any body know if A) this is possible, and b) where I can source? Alphard breakers? Someone looking to swap the other way? Any help appreciated! 

 

I have a Gen 1 facelift; not the same as yours.

 

On the Gen 1 the seat rails are different between the 7 and 8 seaters.

I cannot tell from you photos. 

 

If the distance between the rails is exactly equal on both seats, you should be OK.

 

If they are different, you will need to change the seat rail of the inner one under the 'bench' seat.

My guess is you have five seats rails. The 7 seater has only four. These four rails are shared with the rearmost seats too.

 

I suggest you examine a 7 seater first. It is doable; but not quite as straight forward as might appear at first.

 

Good Luck

 

 

 

[Chris.ac]

need new rails, with the sound proofing panels, thermal under carpets an top carpet.

It can be done, but not just a simple seat swap

[RXtoAL]

Ah thank you both. I feared that would be the case. Looks like it will have to be a centre console removal for swivel front seats in that case