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Andy4639 · 09-01-2016, 08:49 PM

Can you guy's that have installed the thrid row seats out of a late model truck are Tahoe post up some mounting tricks. Dad has a new seat that my brother gave him to install in the ramp truck.
I like some pictures of how you mounted them.
Thanks in advance.

**MusicMan70** · 09-02-2016, 02:07 PM

There is this link from the Pershing Idea page. These appear to be in a fixed position.

http://www.persh.org/Pickup/Third-Row.htm

This thread shows them mounted on square tubing and retains the use of the bench slider.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=617403

The seat bottoms are short, so if your tall, it may not be as supportive as you'd like.

Using the second link as a model, I removed the clamping/cable hardware (weight savings) and bolted the seats directly to the square tubing, using the existing holes already in the seat frame. This places the height of the seat bottom around 11-12" from the floor pan.
In my suburban, I had to move the seat bracket mounting about 4" to the rear and the seat track adjusted all the way to the rear. I can still slide it forward a bit if need be. Not sure if that's an option in your regular cab.

The cables are easily separated from the levers and clamp and can be tucked into the spring bottoms. With the seat locked upright, all it takes is a slight tug on the appropriate cable to fold the seat forward.

09-01-2016, 08:49 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Third row seating Can you guy's that have installed the thrid row seats out of a late model truck are Tahoe post up some mounting tricks. Dad has a new seat that my brother gave him to install in the ramp truck. I like some pictures of how you mounted them. Thanks in advance. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-02-2016, 02:07 PM	#2
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Third row seating There is this link from the Pershing Idea page. These appear to be in a fixed position. http://www.persh.org/Pickup/Third-Row.htm This thread shows them mounted on square tubing and retains the use of the bench slider. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=617403 The seat bottoms are short, so if your tall, it may not be as supportive as you'd like. Using the second link as a model, I removed the clamping/cable hardware (weight savings) and bolted the seats directly to the square tubing, using the existing holes already in the seat frame. This places the height of the seat bottom around 11-12" from the floor pan. In my suburban, I had to move the seat bracket mounting about 4" to the rear and the seat track adjusted all the way to the rear. I can still slide it forward a bit if need be. Not sure if that's an option in your regular cab. The cables are easily separated from the levers and clamp and can be tucked into the spring bottoms. With the seat locked upright, all it takes is a slight tug on the appropriate cable to fold the seat forward. Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban



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