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Seats to fit stock brackets

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Scott'sCJ, Jun 27, 2005.

  1. Jun 27, 2005
    Scott'sCJ

    Scott'sCJ New Member

    Alexandria, VA
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    So,

    I am looking specifically for a set of front Low-back seats that will mount directly to the stock brackets. I will also purchase a rear seat to match. Of the sites I visit, the descriptions state will fit '76 and above. Any suggestions for what I am searching for? Don't need factory seats, just want to keep the low to the floor brackets of my '74.
     
    Scott'sCJ, Jun 27, 2005
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  2. Jun 28, 2005
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Huntingdon PA
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    Many of us have made seats fit existing brackets by using some steel stock, say some 1.5" wide x 1/8 thick. Cut lengths long enough to be longer than the front-to-back bolt pattern of the new seats or the existing bracket, which ever is longer. Measure and drill holes to match the new seat, and then another set to match the existing bracket.
    Bolt the steel to the bottom of the seat, then bolt the seat with steel stock to the existing bracket.

    I think some of the guys here have said that the Bestop Trailmax seats work well, and 4WD Hardware also has a black lowback a bit cheaper than the Bestop.
    IIRC some of the bolt holes will line up. If they don't, it's an easy mod to make them fit using the above method.
    HTH
     
    lynn, Jun 28, 2005
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  3. Jun 28, 2005
    timgr

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    Mmm, I'd look for some OEM seats in good condition that could be reupholstered. Looks like you already have some - an upholstery shop can rebuild/recover them.
     
    timgr, Jun 28, 2005
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