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71jimmy · 12-25-2005, 04:55 PM

From my experience: Am using seats/rails out of a '74 in my '71 Jimmy.

Driver side seat rails will not line up with the factory holes, width OK, it's the length thats off. 69-72 seat rails will not fit under the '74 seat. At least the 69-72 rails I have, they may be from the utility seats rather than sport buckets but not sure if there is a difference bt the two.

Passenger seat works fine with the '74 brackets. Will also fit the 69-72 brackets. Brackets, meaning you are able to lift seat to allow for rear entry, just like stock.

Don't know about 69-72 seat covers fitting the '73-75 seats. Just by looking at them, I think possibly. If I ever get to the point of seat upholstery, I was thinking of doing just that. Right now am just using cheap (er, inexpensive) seat covers.

12-25-2005, 04:55 PM	#3
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: Bucket seat questions From my experience: Am using seats/rails out of a '74 in my '71 Jimmy. Driver side seat rails will not line up with the factory holes, width OK, it's the length thats off. 69-72 seat rails will not fit under the '74 seat. At least the 69-72 rails I have, they may be from the utility seats rather than sport buckets but not sure if there is a difference bt the two. Passenger seat works fine with the '74 brackets. Will also fit the 69-72 brackets. Brackets, meaning you are able to lift seat to allow for rear entry, just like stock. Don't know about 69-72 seat covers fitting the '73-75 seats. Just by looking at them, I think possibly. If I ever get to the point of seat upholstery, I was thinking of doing just that. Right now am just using cheap (er, inexpensive) seat covers. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."