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Originally Posted by The Ledge

I had the opportunity to acquire reclining hinges from a fellow NJ member 3 years ago on my 2005 and regret not getting them at the time. I emailed the Japan MFG last week and they emailed me back stating that they are now using the ebay seller Hummergearsales as their distributor. I ordered it directly for my 2008 through their Hummergearsales.com website and asked and received the ebay Buy it Now price of $390 shipped vs. the $500 they have advertised on their site.

Ordered it last Thursday and received it direct from Japan via USPS AirExpress on Sunday. Installed it just little over the 2hrs as advertised with the appropriate tools necessary - 18mm and 13mm socket bit/wrench with extension bars, pliers and a T30 Torque bit/wrench. I am very satisfied with the purchase right down from the distributor to the quickness of the delivery, to the quality of the hinges and instructions and to the overall convenience factor of the rear seat now.

** Please note for 2008 owners - These hinges will work on a 2008 however, because they redesigned the interior tire well to include storage for the tire jack, you lose the last 2 of the 6 reclining seat settings. Yes, HummergearSales did inform me of that change, however I felt it was still well worth with the convenience it still gives with the remaining reclining settings.

Great info! Thanks, Ed!