Armrest for a modified vehicle

Abstract

An armrest assembly is adapted for use with an OEM seat in a modified OEM vehicle. The armrest has a pivoting connector adapted for connection to the seat, whereby the armrest can be rotated in both a first rotational direction and a second rotational direction relative to the seat. A locking assembly is disposed between the armrest and the seat, whereby the locking assembly permits the armrest to rotate from a stowed position to a deployed position in both the first rotational direction and the second rotational direction and whereby the locking assembly is configured to engage when the armrest is in the deployed position to hold the armrest in the deployed position. The armrest assembly is configured such that the armrest will not block a seat-mounted airbag in both the stowed and deployed position.

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