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Mountain Man · 04-25-2004, 08:35 PM

How hard is it to install an 88 - 94 bench seat in our pickups?

Can I use original sliding brackets, and bolt new seat to them?

How would the 88-94 brackets fit in our truck?

**Palf70Step** · 04-25-2004, 08:50 PM

It is real simple. I like using the brackets that came with the 88-94 seat. You sit a tad higher but I prefer it myself. You line it up with the front two original seat holes. On the back you'll need a 1" spacer (I used a 3/4" to 1/2" pipe adapter). Drill two holes, and bolt it down good. I have compression washers on the underside for added strength.
here is front mount position

**Palf70Step** · 04-25-2004, 08:51 PM

here is rear mount. To me this was the best thing I ever did to my truck. Comfort level is no comparrison to me

*1972C10* · 04-25-2004, 09:00 PM

If you slide the brackets back behind that hump where the factory seat mounts it wil make it lower and take the lean back out of it.

I have had full bench out of the 88-94 and the 60 40s and now a set of 40 40 buckets and mounted them all like this when i got the truck they were mounted like pictured above and for me 6'8 that didnt work too well so i checked it out and slid them back behind that hump and it lowered the seat about 2 inches and give more leg to steering wheel clearence.

gr8scott51 · 04-25-2004, 09:23 PM

I'm with 1972C10, I had to drill 4 holes, but I think it sits better.

CG · 04-25-2004, 11:57 PM

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Originally posted by 1972C10
If you slide the brackets back behind that hump where the factory seat mounts it wil make it lower and take the lean back out of it.

I have had full bench out of the 88-94 and the 60 40s and now a set of 40 40 buckets and mounted them all like this when i got the truck they were mounted like pictured above and for me 6'8 that didnt work too well so i checked it out and slid them back behind that hump and it lowered the seat about 2 inches and give more leg to steering wheel clearence.

your 6'8"? how the heck do you fit in the truck? im only 6' and i wish i could slide my seat back further.

*1972C10* · 04-26-2004, 02:45 AM

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Originally posted by CG

your 6'8"? how the heck do you fit in the truck? im only 6' and i wish i could slide my seat back further.

Very Carefully.

I removed my gas tank from behind the seat wich gave me a few more clicks back on the seat Isnt really that bad For a long time my knee rubbed on the instruemnt cluster since i took the gas tank out it no longer rubs.

Stepsides 4Ever · 04-27-2004, 03:17 AM

Are you guys talking about a 88-94 bench seat from a truck or from a full-size passenger car or from a van???

I want one already, and I have no idea what they look like!

gr8scott51 · 04-27-2004, 10:58 AM

Mine's from a Silverado. I'm sure all of these guys are talking pickup seats.

Mixup · 04-27-2004, 11:05 AM

I cut and rewelded the seat brackets when I put the late model seat in so it would sit flat on the floor.

04-25-2004, 08:35 PM	#1
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	Installing 88 - 94 chev seat Questions How hard is it to install an 88 - 94 bench seat in our pickups? Can I use original sliding brackets, and bolt new seat to them? How would the 88-94 brackets fit in our truck? __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.

04-25-2004, 08:50 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	It is real simple. I like using the brackets that came with the 88-94 seat. You sit a tad higher but I prefer it myself. You line it up with the front two original seat holes. On the back you'll need a 1" spacer (I used a 3/4" to 1/2" pipe adapter). Drill two holes, and bolt it down good. I have compression washers on the underside for added strength. here is front mount position __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-25-2004, 08:51 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	here is rear mount. To me this was the best thing I ever did to my truck. Comfort level is no comparrison to me __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-25-2004, 09:23 PM	#5
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	I'm with 1972C10, I had to drill 4 holes, but I think it sits better. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

04-27-2004, 10:58 AM	#9
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Mine's from a Silverado. I'm sure all of these guys are talking pickup seats. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

04-25-2004, 09:00 PM	#4
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	If you slide the brackets back behind that hump where the factory seat mounts it wil make it lower and take the lean back out of it. I have had full bench out of the 88-94 and the 60 40s and now a set of 40 40 buckets and mounted them all like this when i got the truck they were mounted like pictured above and for me 6'8 that didnt work too well so i checked it out and slid them back behind that hump and it lowered the seat about 2 inches and give more leg to steering wheel clearence.

04-27-2004, 03:17 AM	#8
Stepsides 4Ever Stepsides Are Bedder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 238	Are you guys talking about a 88-94 bench seat from a truck or from a full-size passenger car or from a van??? I want one already, and I have no idea what they look like!

04-27-2004, 11:05 AM	#10
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	I cut and rewelded the seat brackets when I put the late model seat in so it would sit flat on the floor. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350



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