07-07-2010, 05:54 PM | #1 |
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New Seats
okay, i have had my '72 for nearly 6 years and i am tired of sitting too close to the steering wheel. i have the original bench seat and, of course, the seat back is way too thick. so...i want to get some nice comfy bucket seats with a back that is more "scooped out", if you will. any ideas on what i should look for? pics would be helpful! thanks...in advance
dave
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07-07-2010, 07:21 PM | #2 |
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Re: New Seats
anyone? anyone? bueller? bueller?.......................bueller?
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07-07-2010, 09:16 PM | #3 |
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Re: New Seats
A lot are using the 88 and up chevy truck seats. the backs are thinner and they are the same width so they fit nice too.
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07-07-2010, 09:45 PM | #4 |
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Re: New Seats
seats are out of 2008 f-150.
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07-08-2010, 12:33 AM | #5 |
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Re: New Seats
BraveDave, if you dont mind me askin.. how did you lower your truck? and if that is a 5x4.75 pattern how did you set the front up? great looking truck btw
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07-08-2010, 01:06 AM | #6 |
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Re: New Seats
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368266
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265115 Here is some info...
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07-08-2010, 01:44 AM | #7 |
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Re: New Seats
i used lowering springs, front and back. 2-1/2 drop in front and 4-inch drop in the back. up front is a 17X7 (4-inch backspace) with a 245-45 tire, and the back is 17X8 (4-inch backspace) with a 275-50 tire. bolt pattern is 5 on 5.
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07-08-2010, 10:21 AM | #8 |
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Thank you. agian great truck
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07-08-2010, 12:40 PM | #9 |
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Re: New Seats
I love my Dodge seats in the thread posted above....With the tilt,,,works great.
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07-09-2010, 01:13 PM | #10 |
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I used to have a set of buckets and console in my truck from a 92 SS 454 truck. They were OK but seemed to me like they sat about 2 or 3 inches too high. I recently removed them and installed these,from a 90 something Jeep Grand Cherokee. Comfortable and sit just about the right height. Center fold down arm rest is from a 90 something Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable. Steering wheel is from Astro Van
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07-10-2010, 09:37 PM | #11 |
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now those jeep seats look like they would be just right for me. i would sit back a good 3 inches from where i sit now. thanks for the pics.
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07-10-2010, 10:47 PM | #12 |
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If your just looking for more room I just posted for info on steering column compression Its pretty simple from what ive seen. Plus its free.
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07-12-2010, 06:20 PM | #13 |
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well, it's also leg room and i am concerned with.
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