My factory fitted third row bench does not have the extra brackets.
Kombi Seat Reinforcement Brackets
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I think I read your comment in another thread and that got me thinking. I understand brackets in the second row but adding them in the third two seems less common and potentially unnecessary.
The rear triple has reinforcement brackets, same as row two. All are available from VW. There is plenty of space for them and bolts are long enough.
It’s the factory rear single in a Shuttle on the n/s that doesn’t have any brackets form factory - we still fitted brackets when retrofitting this position.
It’s the factory rear single in a Shuttle on the n/s that doesn’t have any brackets form factory - we still fitted brackets when retrofitting this position.
Why, if the factory don’t fit them?
Because we like to be double safe - Its odd how they have reinforcement plates on all seats bar the outer single, third row - I have to say we were shocked when we saw it. We are happier putting the plates in - There is plenty of thread length and room for them 
Are you talking SWB or LWB. Mine is a SWB with a bench originally in R3. As you say its odd the 2nd row with a 2 and 1 seat (8 floor brackets) gets reinforced yet the 3 seat bench (4 floor brackets) gets none.Because we like to be double safe - Its odd how they have reinforcement plates on all seats bar the outer single, third row - I have to say we were shocked when we saw it. We are happier putting the plates in - There is plenty of thread length and room for them
All our shuttles are LWB. The third row three seater bench gets reinforcement brackets/plates as normal. It’s the outer position in the third row on the n/s for the 2nd row middle with integrated seatbelts that didn’t have the plates - so you can move this middle row seat back when the triple isn’t there. I’m not sure the SWB has it?
I hope that makes sense?
See pics below
I hope that makes sense?
See pics below
I didn’t get those on my SWB 9 seat window van, just the 4 in the middle in R3. When underneath I seem to recall some of the fixings are inside box sections so not possible to get the plates on.
These aren’t in box sections. Which is what baffles us
Are the reinforcing plates, that come with the lwb shutle, the same as those used in row 2?
There would appear to be marked differences between the swb and lwb.
Perhaps the box section provides enough additional strength so the plates aren't needed on on the swb?
There would appear to be marked differences between the swb and lwb.
Perhaps the box section provides enough additional strength so the plates aren't needed on on the swb?
swcreative
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Is it possible to move the 2nd row 2+1 seats backwards to a third row position in lwb kombi?
The wheel arches get in the way of the feet - The triple is designed for the third row
Hi can any one give me advice on a 3rd row seat my van is lwb so drilled holes 4 r on cross member the other 4 r in side the rear trailing arms the metal looks to be 3l ayers thick in there do I need to try and get plates in there here’s the picture below of the holes inside trailing arm box section on the other cross member was advised to use the single brackets 7H0803547A so I have fitted them and riveted to the van just want to make sure it’s right with my kids in this seat any help would much appreciated thanks
I'm looking at adding extra brackets to my kombi so I can use the shuttle individual seats.
Which reinforcement plates do I need for this position?
And are all 4 accessible with just dropping the heat shield?
Thanks
Which reinforcement plates do I need for this position?
And are all 4 accessible with just dropping the heat shield?
Thanks
Thank you!
We’ve just done this and some fixings are tight and into box sections, so its tricky get the nuts in but once tightened the panel they sit on are already massively strengthened so you don’t need additional plates. I wish I had a car lift as it would be so much easier to take photos and a video! The pictures I’ve taken are really hard to see what’s going on
This is exactly what we have just done. The plates are simply to strengthen the metal to stop the bolt ripping through in case of an accident. The metal is so thick where you have taken pics this reinforcement plate isn’t necessary.
dobinallen
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Hey,
Finally got my ex RAC T6 to convert and then can sell my T5.1
I purchased 3 single Kombi seats from a 21 Plate T6 that was being converted (Middle has integrated Seat belt and end ones have separate Seat Belts for the C Pillar) , I have all the quick release and floor brackets apart from the reinforcement brackets that were left on the van.
Seen lots of posts on 2+1 and 3 Seat Kombi fitments.
Question: What reinforcement brackets do I need to fit 3 single Kombi Seats? and where can I get them from?
Thanks in advance guys
Finally got my ex RAC T6 to convert and then can sell my T5.1
I purchased 3 single Kombi seats from a 21 Plate T6 that was being converted (Middle has integrated Seat belt and end ones have separate Seat Belts for the C Pillar) , I have all the quick release and floor brackets apart from the reinforcement brackets that were left on the van.
Seen lots of posts on 2+1 and 3 Seat Kombi fitments.
Question: What reinforcement brackets do I need to fit 3 single Kombi Seats? and where can I get them from?
Thanks in advance guys
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