I ordered the vario xxl for my 79 and by far the best thing I’ve done. I find the biggest difference is the factory seats all my weight is on my tailbone and the scheelman support my back in a way that holds the weight up. They are that well made it’s what Toyota should of put in the cruisers standard
I looked into these after you were on Ronny Dahls modified episode but unfortunately they’re not compatible with my 200 series due to the fact they don’t have side airbags, a shame as they look amazing.
Thanks for the great review Matt, i took on board what you were saying on your earlier video when you fitted them and looked into it, I am sold on them mate, just waiting on a bracket to suit my 80 series they are working on then will get one, will update you on my thoughts then.
Hey Matt & Holly, hope you are both doing well and the new Troopy build is going great? just wanted to give a quick update on my Scheel-mann seat in my 80 series LC, I have to say I have to agree with you guys, so very happy I seen you review and thoughts on these as I love mine, I am 6’4 and always struggled with the leg room in my 80, and don’t even get me started on the extra support and comfort. I see what you mean though, once you get them dialed in to how you like, it ruins all other seats - lol I spend half the year driving a 79 for work and the other half I am always so happy to jump in my project 80, even more so now! Thanks heaps, stay safe…
Hey mate, I'm 6'4" and keen to get the seat further back (i.e. to extend the rails or mount the whole seat further back from the steering wheel). Do these help with that? I somewhat foolishly thought it'd be an easy one to sort out, but I'm struggling to find other tall drivers who've tackled this.
So much better than your original idea of getting seats out of an old Ford Falcon. They would not have had to try hard to be better than original equipment, particularly the old driver’s seat. The adjustability of the Scheelman seats would take a few tries to get right, but the fact that you could make the seats right for you is beyond price in a touring vehicle. Different choices for trucks, but same outcome. Next, maybe some floor insulation under the vinyl (ha ha).
I have a lower back injury and the seats in my 80 series were terrible so I looked around and through Job Active I was able to get a Stratos LTSS3000 suspension seat for me as I was doing a lot of kms of driving for work reasons (Disability Carer) at the time and I love my suspension seat as it takes the jolts out of the bumps in the road. I could never afford that seat or any other as they are all very very expensive.... even these seats you are talking about are not cheap at all. I would be very interested to see the comparison in my seat to yours, not by specs but by feel.
Hi Mat I’ve got a 98 Jeep Wrangler that I’ve owned since new and I’ve sat in the standard drivers seat for up to eight hours straight with no aches or pains at all🇦🇺
Glad you get good support from your dealer in Australia. I cannot get the USA suppler to answer any of my emails. I'd be willing to drop the dime for a set of XL's but if the dealer isn't interested in answering an email or 5, I'm not too interested in supporting his business.
I bought a set of Vario's from the US supplier and he was super responsive on multiple occasions leading up to the purchase via email, text and phone calls, and more post purchase for follow up questions. Thats too bad you've had that experience, mine was nothing but positive. Yell out if you need other contact info for him. The seats are amazing and so worth it!
@@brandonjohnson4996 Appreciate it Brandon. IF by chance you have access to someone at the US supplier that will actually return a phone call or email, I'd be willing to give them a try.
@@tlw8886 Looks like RUclips won't let me post his phone number. I reached out to Toby at Scheel-Mann USA via email and he got right back to me, so there must be something wrong with his contact form on the website.
@@OverlandTravellers my mate has them as well and he swears by them. Like you he had back complaints and they've been a great benefit for him so both of you have sold them to me!
@@Ben3908ABC Yeah I love it when other people comment with experiences of products they have and that I have recommended. Good to hear he likes them, you won't know yourself!
I ordered the vario xxl for my 79 and by far the best thing I’ve done. I find the biggest difference is the factory seats all my weight is on my tailbone and the scheelman support my back in a way that holds the weight up.
They are that well made it’s what Toyota should of put in the cruisers standard
Awesome to hear someone else’s thoughts on them and that they have made a difference.
Just fitted a pair of Vario XXL seats to my 100 series.
Has absolutely transformed the comfort over stock seats!
Good to hear some other peoples experiences mate 👍🏼
Ive heard people say swapping the seats out in these cars is 100% essential hey.
I looked into these after you were on Ronny Dahls modified episode but unfortunately they’re not compatible with my 200 series due to the fact they don’t have side airbags, a shame as they look amazing.
Thanks for the great review Matt, i took on board what you were saying on your earlier video when you fitted them and looked into it, I am sold on them mate, just waiting on a bracket to suit my 80 series they are working on then will get one, will update you on my thoughts then.
Keen to hear how they go for you!
Hey Matt & Holly, hope you are both doing well and the new Troopy build is going great? just wanted to give a quick update on my Scheel-mann seat in my 80 series LC, I have to say I have to agree with you guys, so very happy I seen you review and thoughts on these as I love mine, I am 6’4 and always struggled with the leg room in my 80, and don’t even get me started on the extra support and comfort.
I see what you mean though, once you get them dialed in to how you like, it ruins all other seats - lol
I spend half the year driving a 79 for work and the other half I am always so happy to jump in my project 80, even more so now!
Thanks heaps, stay safe…
Hey mate, I'm 6'4" and keen to get the seat further back (i.e. to extend the rails or mount the whole seat further back from the steering wheel). Do these help with that? I somewhat foolishly thought it'd be an easy one to sort out, but I'm struggling to find other tall drivers who've tackled this.
So much better than your original idea of getting seats out of an old Ford Falcon. They would not have had to try hard to be better than original equipment, particularly the old driver’s seat. The adjustability of the Scheelman seats would take a few tries to get right, but the fact that you could make the seats right for you is beyond price in a touring vehicle. Different choices for trucks, but same outcome. Next, maybe some floor insulation under the vinyl (ha ha).
set Stratos seat in Isuzu 300 /75 crew cab truck as a little hard ride on the road
thank you for sharing your video
I’m looking for an upgrade for my old Jeep XJ but I suspect these cost more than I paid for for the Jeep in the first place :/
I have a lower back injury and the seats in my 80 series were terrible so I looked around and through Job Active I was able to get a Stratos LTSS3000 suspension seat for me as I was doing a lot of kms of driving for work reasons (Disability Carer) at the time and I love my suspension seat as it takes the jolts out of the bumps in the road. I could never afford that seat or any other as they are all very very expensive.... even these seats you are talking about are not cheap at all. I would be very interested to see the comparison in my seat to yours, not by specs but by feel.
Good to hear that they have helped. Yeah at the end of the day it’s all about feel.
Hi Mat I’ve got a 98 Jeep Wrangler that I’ve owned since new and I’ve sat in the standard drivers seat for up to eight hours straight with no aches or pains at all🇦🇺
Well either 98 Jeep wranglers have amazing seats or you have a great back!
@@OverlandTravellers definitely the seat my back is stuffed from a broken neck in the early 90s 🇦🇺
Hi mate,
How was it mounting the seats to the existing holes in the hj?
Nice
Heating is standard? Scheelmann Australia lists it as an option 🤔
Best to check with them but it was when this video was done cheers
You are adventurous,What will you do with your troopy after your safari around Australia,will you sell it? If you do,how much will it cost?
I’d sell it for a price I simply couldn’t refuse ;)
How do they go as daily seats when you're not on the road?
I still have to deal with the stop start commute
Amazing. They aren’t like really deep bucket seats
@@OverlandTravellers my hips like the sound of that 😆
I just wish they have airbag built-in :(
That would be good but it just wouldn't be possible fro them to work with all cars. Especially older ones that don't have sensors.
Glad you get good support from your dealer in Australia. I cannot get the USA suppler to answer any of my emails. I'd be willing to drop the dime for a set of XL's but if the dealer isn't interested in answering an email or 5, I'm not too interested in supporting his business.
I bought a set of Vario's from the US supplier and he was super responsive on multiple occasions leading up to the purchase via email, text and phone calls, and more post purchase for follow up questions. Thats too bad you've had that experience, mine was nothing but positive. Yell out if you need other contact info for him. The seats are amazing and so worth it!
@@brandonjohnson4996 Appreciate it Brandon. IF by chance you have access to someone at the US supplier that will actually return a phone call or email, I'd be willing to give them a try.
@@tlw8886 Here's Toby's phone number: +1
@@tlw8886 Looks like RUclips won't let me post his phone number. I reached out to Toby at Scheel-Mann USA via email and he got right back to me, so there must be something wrong with his contact form on the website.
@@brandonjohnson4996 Damn nice of you . Appreciate it. I'm either going to drop "@$4K into seats or get a new Alu-Cab Gen 3.1!!
Not "head rests", they are "head restraints" to stop whiplash in an accident.
sent them a email just after you put in, have not heard from them
On the Scheelman Au website he has his number up mate I’d give him a ring :)
Those cost nearly as much as the Troopy when it was new 😳
They do look great though
It’s about the going price for a good set of seats, not cheap but we wouldn’t go without now.
@@OverlandTravellers it surprises me people will drop 5 grand on a winch and bar work or a headunit but balk at seats
@@bryane2730 yeah it’s definitely overlooked, as a bit of gear you use the most it’s up there with how you sleep or a camp chair.
Where have you bought your amazing tee shirt
I’m glad you asked! It’s our own design, I did the drawing myself. You can get them on our website :)
@@OverlandTravellers please could you send us the link I don’t find it
@@007GIBON www.overlandtravellers.net.au/product-page/get-your-stuff-mens-tee
@@OverlandTravellers thanks a lot
Bon Noël from French
How tall are you mate?
190cm
@@OverlandTravellers Thanks mate
@@Ben3908ABC No worries. I have never realised I don't fit in seats properly until I sat in these.
@@OverlandTravellers my mate has them as well and he swears by them. Like you he had back complaints and they've been a great benefit for him so both of you have sold them to me!
@@Ben3908ABC Yeah I love it when other people comment with experiences of products they have and that I have recommended. Good to hear he likes them, you won't know yourself!