How do you keep your rear seats flipped forward?

[Noctis]

When your rear seats are tilted forward and tucked up behind the front seats, how do you get them to stay vertical? Is there a latch or something I'm not catching?

They're falling back down on every acceleration which is annoying the heck out of the dog I'm trying to transport lol

Thanks!
~Noctis

[tom4bren]

Mine has a strap with a flat hook on the end that grabs a mating hook on the floor. It has a slide buckle to cinch it down tight. I know it's missing on many rear seats because the topic has come up before.

I'll have to look in the parts catalog to see if there is a part number that you can use to get one from Merlin.

[VxSport]

There should be a strap on the back of the seat, the strap has a snap in the middle and a hook on the end. The should also be a small loop bracket on the back seat floor behind the seats.

Parts could be missing on your ride.

[Ldub]

I removed my rear seat completely...


Problem solved, problem staying solved...

[VX KAT]

Isn't this the strap?

[VxSport]

Yes, I beleive so. The hook and snap are right. I guess I forgot that Isuzu upgraded these straps (from the amigo series) by adding the adjustable feature. I removed our seat along time ago. Made a nice wood stand for one of our seats.
pic will be added

[VX KAT]

I think it's part #6

From Merlin's website:

Strap

MSRP Core ? Online Price
$24.26 $0.00 $20.62

[Noctis]

Thanks all! I'll dig around at lunch.

I knew it didn't seem right that they just flopped around when put in the vertical position, but there was nothing obvious that 'clicked'.

As for removing the seats completely, I would if the canine situation was permanent but I'm just dog-sitting.

You are all wonderful and deserve internet points for your help!

[tom4bren]

You could use the dog leash to do the same thing that the OEM strap does. There are metal pegs where the 2 seat backs meet at the bench. Run the leash handle through the catch under the carpet (there's a velcro opening) & hook the handle on those pegs. Knot the hook end of the leash down at the floor to keep it tight.

[evillecutter]

ratcheting tie downs would prob work too - mine works fine but that is my solution if it ever rips off

[Noctis]

All the pieces were right there, I just missed the secret compartment on the floor to which it hooks.

Yay the dog is safe from being squished when I accelerate, thank you!

[ZeroSix]

I get an annoying rubbing sound when the seats are folded.... must be leather to leather....

[boelt63A]

I took out my rear seat so I wouldn't get that rubbing sound. It had the leash to keep it in place but I like the extra few inches no seat gives me.

[tom4bren]

I get an annoying rubbing sound when the seats are folded.... must be leather to leather....

Try laying a blanket on the back seat before you fold down the back rests.