Can a 7 seater sienna be converted to an 8 seater?

Senior Member Joined: Oct 05 2011 Posts: 207

Has anyone done this? I know the floor plan on the two models are different so I can't just stick an 8th seat in. But can it be converted? Please help!!
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Older models yes, newer ones no. I forgot the cut off year. Maybe 2005?
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I was told by "Moti" (not sure if that is his name) of Lakewood who runs an auto shop and used car place that I think is called Moti's Auto (I found it in the lakewood circular ad thing) that it can be done and all of Lakewood does it and I think it is pretty expensive like 650 because it involves welding. Also I think the kids kind of have to climb over each other, it doesn't slide pretty like an original 8 seater.

If you do get it done please post about it because I am curious, but waiting to spend the money only if I'd benefit from a carpool or something.
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By 8 seater, do you mean two benches and front passenger? That would mean 8 including the driver, I assume. I have the sienna with bucket seats in the front, and it comes with an optional jump seat that turns it into a bench.
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Senior Member Joined: Oct 05 2011 Posts: 207

emesornot, there are two different models of siennas. some allow that jump seat to be added and others do not. I have the one without that option and I was just asking if anyone bypassed the floor plan and was able to add the 8th seat somehow.

Teacup, thanks for that tip from Moti's. I assumed that there was some jewish way to get this accomplished but that price is a little steep for now. thanks for your help.

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Double check this - I was told that my insurance would be invalidated by doing this.