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under seat compartment

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by JeepsRcool, Dec 22, 2006.

  1. Dec 22, 2006
    JeepsRcool

    JeepsRcool Member

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    any one have any experience removing the compartment that resides under the pass seat?
    i plan on putting in full back seats an don't see any simple way to make the pass seat fold, so i could get into the compartment, i figure ill just remove the compartment. wondering how i would go about removing it.
    thanks guysR)
     
  2. Dec 22, 2006
    Pantheus

    Pantheus Old fart with 47 CJ-2A

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    I had the very same problem. But I didn't WANT to remove it, so I make modifications with grinder, welder, chop saw to the original seat frame.

    When I put in high back seats, I left the original passenger seat mounting frame, but cut it and lowered and remade the bracket so that it had the original passenger seat mounting ears on, and the back of the frame too. That way to get into the compartment I had to tip the passenger seat forward and lift it out, taking off the 4-point clip-on harnesses, and getting into the storage compartment.

    It became a major PITA to do that so it is now relegated to storage only for those items that VERY seldom get used - jumper cables, some spare parts, backup D-rings, things that I want to have, but don't mind digging for if needed. Some things that used to be there found other "homes".

    If pictures of how I cut the original seat frame would help, holler.

    Ken
     
  3. Dec 22, 2006
    grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

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    Its just spot welded in place. A spot weld cutter (specialized drill bit) is your best bet for least damage. An air hammer usually has a spot weld cutting bit (looks like a chisel bit but has a centering groove) but they tend to stretch the metal and require more body work to make smooth. The welds are all out in the open where you can get to them so its fairly easy. Whichever route you go the more careful you are the less body work in the end. Good luck.:v6:
     
  4. Dec 22, 2006
    timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

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    I had Bostrom high-back seats in my CJ-6, using the original fold-and-tumble seat frame. I found that I could tilt the seat forward enough to open the toolbox lid. I needed a prop to keep the seat forward. The toolbox is a handy thing in a vehicle with basically no other closed or lockable storage. Even if I had to lift the seat out to reach it, I'd keep it.
     
  5. Dec 22, 2006
    slick

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    I have mustang high Back front seats on my 1955 CJ-5 with no tool box under them, the fellow that built this jeep built brackets for radio speakers under the seats and put in a under the back seat tool box. Much more room for the extra parts.
     
  6. Dec 22, 2006
    Lieutenant Mike

    Lieutenant Mike Firefighter Mike

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    I removed my tool compartment to start the body work on my CJ 6.
    I must say, from my experience If you do not have to do any body-work to your rocker panels, or floor pan, I would not attempt to remove the tool compartment. I have to replace my rocker panels, and the floor pan.

    I drilled out the spot welds and still had to use an air chisel to get the tool compartment out. I caused alot of damage to the rocker panels and floor pan.

    I had never tried any body-work until this. I took my time and still messed up some stuff. It's a good thing I have to replace those panels anyway.

    In my opinion, you should leave it alone, unless you have to do other body-work to do. Or if you know someone that has experience with this.
     
  7. Dec 22, 2006
    trickpatrick

    trickpatrick Done? LOL

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  8. Dec 22, 2006
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    I've pulled a couple by drilling the spot welds.

    This is niether a quick or fun job.

    My opinion is that if you're not too worried about looks the fastest & easiest way is to take a grinder & cut the thing out leaving the flanges attached to the floor & side. Leaving them in shouldn't affect mounting the new gas tank. If you are worried about looks the tank & seat will hide most of the carnage anyhow.

    H.
     
  9. Dec 22, 2006
    JeepsRcool

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    Yeah i like the idea of making the pass seat removable, then only keeping seldom needed parts in there. seems easier then removing the compartment. and most people don't know its there.
    thanks for the input guys.R)
     
  10. Dec 24, 2006
    Hellsfyer

    Hellsfyer New to Old Jeeps

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    Hey Pantheus, I wouldn't mind seeing the pics of you cut job on the pass seat bracket. I too have hi back seats, and I don't fit in the pass seat with hard top on (not that that is a bad thing). Thanks.

    BTW, I wouldn't dare get rid of the under the seat box...very handy for the items not used very often, but nice to have them when needed (jumpers)
     
  11. Dec 25, 2006
    ca51flatty

    ca51flatty I wheeled w Charlie Hazel

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    Not much help to your question but on my CJ 6 I mounted my Beard seats (not foldable) to pivot in the front and revearsed the storage compartment door so it hinges from the front side. This way when the seat is held in the up position I can open the compartment door the same way as the seat for easier access. My seat would not pivot far enough forward to get the door open any other way.
     
  12. Dec 25, 2006
    JeepsRcool

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    yeah thats another idea, thanks, would make it easier to access so i wouldn't have to remove the seat, just fold it forward.R)
     
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