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Old 09-13-2017, 01:19 PM   #1
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New Bucket Seats

Has anyone bought seats from this Co.? If so hows the quality.

https://www.4wheelparts.com/Interior...ptID=3921&pg=1
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Old 09-14-2017, 09:25 PM   #2
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Re: New Bucket Seats

I guess no one has bought from those guys.
So how about these guys.??
http://shop4seats.com/truck-seats/40...-low-back.html

I have about 1200.oo to spend on new buckets and a console. I like the low buckets but I'm not sure how high they will be.
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Old 09-14-2017, 09:43 PM   #3
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Re: New Bucket Seats

I've used Smittybilt stuff when I had my old Jeep, never had any problems or issues with their products. Heck I kept the center console when I sold my Jeep in case I ever get another. I've never used their seats though, so I have no idea about those or their comfort.
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Old 09-14-2017, 10:44 PM   #4
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Re: New Bucket Seats

simple 1x1 square tube frame on stock slider tracks .

then set of seats from 2nd row chevy venture / montana style van .

man are they comfy yet firm foam . small bolsters and built in driver side cup holder x2 . . . 2 arm rests and recline .

score both for 25 bucks each of local craigslist few years back .

i might be taking out the head rests maybe . and the center console is a police unit for light switches / cb radio / and few OTHER toys . . .

it gives you a tad bit of lift and helps strighten out the legs in the cab for a more comfy ride . for me i might have to drop this one down just a hair off the tracks to solid mounts . . . time will tell . project not done yet .
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Old 09-15-2017, 10:16 AM   #5
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Re: New Bucket Seats

you remember what the outside measurements are for the rack.?
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Old 09-15-2017, 05:04 PM   #6
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Re: New Bucket Seats

me ? ? ?

rack ? ? you mean my frame ?

if so i can get them real easy for you .
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Old 09-15-2017, 05:25 PM   #7
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Re: New Bucket Seats

Sweet K30 - where are you located at - I just did shop4seats in my truck about 3 months ago. If you wanted to look at them in person.

EDIT- Nevermind - I see you are in NY - I am in IA so pretty far away.
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Old 09-15-2017, 09:21 PM   #8
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Re: New Bucket Seats

I went for the shop4seats they won't be shipped till Oct 31st I guess it takes a while to make a custom set. Thanks Everyone.
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Old 09-16-2017, 08:14 AM   #9
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Hope you like them - they are high quality seats. The mounts they send with are not quite right - be ready to drill some new holes to get the seats to fit well.
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Hope you like them - they are high quality seats. The mounts they send with are not quite right - be ready to drill some new holes to get the seats to fit well.
Thanks
I just hate it takes so long. I thought they may get them from China but I see they build the seats in Cal.
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Old 09-18-2017, 12:24 PM   #11
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I guess no one has bought from those guys.
So how about these guys.??
http://shop4seats.com/truck-seats/40...-low-back.html

I have about 1200.oo to spend on new buckets and a console. I like the low buckets but I'm not sure how high they will be.
The PDF on the page says the seats are 26 in tall. Then probably ad 3-4 in for the brackets.
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Old 09-18-2017, 01:03 PM   #12
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I had to re-work my brackets and such to get mine to sit lower- at first I used them the way they come and its a big change from the factory seats as far as height.

I will say - these seats could use some more cab space, they flat-out run out of rear space, if the cab was 1-2" longer than the fit would be better. I could see them being great in a crew cab.

I'm still working on getting mine better - but I am disappointed in the lack of design foresight - I sort of feel like they never really tried this in the 73-87 truck themselves. Great seats but they are not plug and play.
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