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**Sheepdip** · 12-30-2018, 12:54 PM

A big shout out to "Full Custom Fab" in Texas for my seat lowering brackets. In all my years of playing with these 67-72 trucks I never knew there were 2 different heights on the seat rails, 5" or 7".

You have to measure what yours are and order accordingly, mine were 7. They bolted right in with no problems, they are a little tight to get to the rear bolts but doable none the less. A perfect fit!

I ran a tap thru the holes (5/16"-18) and took a electric solder gun to make clearance at the carpet around the holes to make sure I was not fighting those two battles and it went smooth as can be expected. A ratcheting box end is almost a must for the rear bolts.

I now sit 2" lower as promised. Well worth the $100

**Boog** · 12-30-2018, 01:12 PM

2 different height brackets is news to me. I guess maybe the difference in brackets is the depth of the seat foam maybe? Standard and deluxe seating?

saxart · 12-30-2018, 01:42 PM

Do these brackets tip the seat back more, or just lower it?

Coley · 12-30-2018, 02:42 PM

2 Different seat heights?....from the factory?.....5" or 7"?
Wow, that's news to me. I'll have to check to see what I have.
Boogs point about it perhaps being tied to the full foam seat option might have something to do with that.
That is almost its own thread....what seat height do you have?

All good
Coley

67swb72klb · 12-30-2018, 03:19 PM

News to me too..

Here is a link https://squareup.com/store/full-cust...rackets-tall-2

**flattie39** · 12-30-2018, 03:24 PM

The factory seat brackets on my "new" 69 C10 Stepside are 7". I ordered the lowered brackets before Christmas and they should be delivered by Wed.
Flattie39

brownsville · 12-30-2018, 03:32 PM

love mine as well pretty simple install and it makes the truck more comfortable huge improvement

**Boog** · 12-30-2018, 04:21 PM

Or are these just an aftermarket way of lowering the stock seat for a head clearance or leg clearance issue? I like the idea anyway.
That 2" could give a big ol boy leg to steering wheel clearance with a non tilt column and stock size wheel.

**Sheepdip** · 12-30-2018, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saxart

Do these brackets tip the seat back more, or just lower it?

Lower it only...you lose your factory adjustment rail and are limited to about 1-1/2" of slotted adjustment in the new brackets.

I'm very happy with mine, I was looking out thru the tinted top of the windshield

Noah96 · 12-30-2018, 05:20 PM

Happy to see these reviews ordered some after christmas should be in wed. I was also looking out of the tint looking forward to the install

**special-K** · 12-31-2018, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Or are these just an aftermarket way of lowering the stock seat for a head clearance or leg clearance issue? I like the idea anyway.

Bingo! There was only one height of brackets. Full foam seat put you higher.

**Sheepdip** · 12-31-2018, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Bingo! There was only one height of brackets. Full foam seat put you higher.

I am certainly no expert but their website clearly states factory tall and short brackets.
https://squareup.com/store/full-cust...s-tall-2:gmc2:

saxart · 12-31-2018, 12:25 PM

He sells these same brackets for the 60-66 trucks as well. Could it be possible that those trucks have two different height seat brackets?

I guess I’m going to order the “short” brackets for my ‘70 since I need more head/gut room.

**Sheepdip** · 12-31-2018, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saxart

He sells these same brackets for the 60-66 trucks as well. Could it be possible that those trucks have two different height seat brackets?

I guess I’m going to order the “short” brackets for my ‘70 since I need more head/gut room.

I would measure what you have, if you have 7" tall and order the short 3" brackets you will not be able to get your hand in there to install the bolts, in fact your seat bottom will be on the floor.

It all has to do with where the bracket mounts on the seat frame, evidently for whatever reason there were 2 different locations of attachment.

Noah96 · 01-01-2019, 03:57 PM

Just bought these and installed in my truck big difference with factory steering wheel. Make sure to measure the rear of the original sea bracket!! My truck had the "tall" bracket but removing seat and tearing down about a 45 minute to 1 hour job. Personally I think its worth the money

**Boog** · 01-01-2019, 06:05 PM

Well the website shows pics of both 5 and 7" factory brackets. I was not aware of it. Did anybody notice their return policy? No Returns hmm.

dsy1 · 01-01-2019, 07:13 PM

When I needed to lower my seat I just cut the factory bracket down, re-welded it, and installed. I got the seat lowered as much as possible and kept the full factory forward/back adjustment. Cheaper, too.

KQQL IT · 01-01-2019, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Well the website shows pics of both 5 and 7" factory brackets. I was not aware of it. Did anybody notice their return policy? No Returns hmm.

Not their fault you cant measure.

**Boog** · 01-01-2019, 08:11 PM

Oh I'm not buying from them anyway. But you know it is bound to happen. I'm just saying.

KQQL IT · 01-01-2019, 10:30 PM

I'm planning on them soon.
And while I'm there removing the gas tank in the cab as well.

12-30-2018, 12:54 PM	#1
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,644	They worked as advertised A big shout out to "Full Custom Fab" in Texas for my seat lowering brackets. In all my years of playing with these 67-72 trucks I never knew there were 2 different heights on the seat rails, 5" or 7". You have to measure what yours are and order accordingly, mine were 7. They bolted right in with no problems, they are a little tight to get to the rear bolts but doable none the less. A perfect fit! I ran a tap thru the holes (5/16"-18) and took a electric solder gun to make clearance at the carpet around the holes to make sure I was not fighting those two battles and it went smooth as can be expected. A ratcheting box end is almost a must for the rear bolts. I now sit 2" lower as promised. Well worth the $100

12-30-2018, 01:12 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,559	Re: They worked as advertised 2 different height brackets is news to me. I guess maybe the difference in brackets is the depth of the seat foam maybe? Standard and deluxe seating? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-30-2018, 01:42 PM	#3
saxart Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: St. Croix River Valley, WI Posts: 795	Re: They worked as advertised Do these brackets tip the seat back more, or just lower it? __________________ Meet "Old Roy": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707801

12-30-2018, 02:42 PM	#4
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: They worked as advertised 2 Different seat heights?....from the factory?.....5" or 7"? Wow, that's news to me. I'll have to check to see what I have. Boogs point about it perhaps being tied to the full foam seat option might have something to do with that. That is almost its own thread....what seat height do you have? All good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

12-30-2018, 03:19 PM	#5
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,472	Re: They worked as advertised News to me too.. Here is a link https://squareup.com/store/full-cust...rackets-tall-2 __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project Last edited by 67swb72klb; 12-30-2018 at 04:45 PM.

12-30-2018, 03:24 PM	#6
flattie39 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Walhalla, SC Posts: 26	Re: They worked as advertised The factory seat brackets on my "new" 69 C10 Stepside are 7". I ordered the lowered brackets before Christmas and they should be delivered by Wed. Flattie39

12-30-2018, 03:32 PM	#7
brownsville Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: brownsville, tn Posts: 84	Re: They worked as advertised love mine as well pretty simple install and it makes the truck more comfortable huge improvement

12-30-2018, 04:21 PM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,559	Re: They worked as advertised Or are these just an aftermarket way of lowering the stock seat for a head clearance or leg clearance issue? I like the idea anyway. That 2" could give a big ol boy leg to steering wheel clearance with a non tilt column and stock size wheel. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-30-2018, 05:20 PM	#10
Noah96 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Danville Wv Posts: 267	Re: They worked as advertised Happy to see these reviews ordered some after christmas should be in wed. I was also looking out of the tint looking forward to the install

12-31-2018, 12:25 PM	#13
saxart Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: St. Croix River Valley, WI Posts: 795	Re: They worked as advertised He sells these same brackets for the 60-66 trucks as well. Could it be possible that those trucks have two different height seat brackets? I guess I’m going to order the “short” brackets for my ‘70 since I need more head/gut room. __________________ Meet "Old Roy": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707801

01-01-2019, 03:57 PM	#15
Noah96 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Danville Wv Posts: 267	Re: They worked as advertised Just bought these and installed in my truck big difference with factory steering wheel. Make sure to measure the rear of the original sea bracket!! My truck had the "tall" bracket but removing seat and tearing down about a 45 minute to 1 hour job. Personally I think its worth the money

01-01-2019, 06:05 PM	#16
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,559	Re: They worked as advertised Well the website shows pics of both 5 and 7" factory brackets. I was not aware of it. Did anybody notice their return policy? No Returns hmm. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-01-2019, 07:13 PM	#17
dsy1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 128	Re: They worked as advertised When I needed to lower my seat I just cut the factory bracket down, re-welded it, and installed. I got the seat lowered as much as possible and kept the full factory forward/back adjustment. Cheaper, too.

01-01-2019, 08:11 PM	#19
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,559	Re: They worked as advertised Oh I'm not buying from them anyway. But you know it is bound to happen. I'm just saying. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-01-2019, 10:30 PM	#20
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,278	Re: They worked as advertised I'm planning on them soon. And while I'm there removing the gas tank in the cab as well. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "



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