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AHowe88 · 08-05-2013, 09:16 PM

Looking at mounting options for a non factory rear seat. I'd like to have has much floor space as possible for gun cases and other large items. Do you think the wheel arches are capable of carrying the full weight of a bench rear seat? I'm envisioning fabbing something where the bench is bolted to supports just on the wheel well, leaving the full floor space under the seat open, with no "legs" support system in the way. Obviously some plate would have to be welded in where the seat is bolted to the arch, but would the rest of the arch be strong enough to support the seat and passengers?

bouncytruck · 08-05-2013, 10:13 PM

Where are you going to mount the seat belts?

08-05-2013, 09:16 PM	#1
AHowe88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Metrowest, MA Posts: 254	Rear seat on wheel wells? Looking at mounting options for a non factory rear seat. I'd like to have has much floor space as possible for gun cases and other large items. Do you think the wheel arches are capable of carrying the full weight of a bench rear seat? I'm envisioning fabbing something where the bench is bolted to supports just on the wheel well, leaving the full floor space under the seat open, with no "legs" support system in the way. Obviously some plate would have to be welded in where the seat is bolted to the arch, but would the rest of the arch be strong enough to support the seat and passengers?

08-05-2013, 10:13 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Rear seat on wheel wells? Where are you going to mount the seat belts? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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