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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Patrick, Feb 23, 2006.

  1. Feb 23, 2006
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I've been gathering pieces parts to put the factory seats back in my Jeep. I had modified the original brackets to fit the Mazda buckets. I *think* there was a spacer (1 1/2" or so) under the two rear bolts on the driver side seat bracket. I have two spacers that I removed years ago. Now, I bought some seat brackets off ebay, and the driver side bracket looks like there were 4 spacers, between the 4 bolts that hold the seat to the bracket... Anyone have a pic?
    Clear as mud?
    TIA
     
    Patrick, Feb 23, 2006
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  2. Feb 23, 2006
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    Patrick
    this is the only book pic I have
    for 71 and prior
    this would be the very late set-up
    72 and 73 used this also
    looks like 4 were used
    only see 2 in the pic
    but the listing says 4
    7/8" or 1" OD if that matters
    hth
     
    jpflat2a, Feb 23, 2006
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  3. Feb 23, 2006
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Thanks Jim. That pic looks like what I had/ have, except mine didn't have adjustable sliders.... 'course, my Jeep had been taken apart before I bought it, and may not have been properly reassembled....
    Any chance the adjustable seat was an option?
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2006
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    there are sliders listed for 70 and prior..
    but I have no idea about being an option or not
    sorry
     
    jpflat2a, Feb 23, 2006
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  5. Feb 23, 2006
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Upon further review, the seat bracket was bolted right to the bottom of the seat, no spacers. There was a spacer between the bracket and the floor, on both rear bolts. I guess I'll put it together that way, and see how it is.. Thanks Jim!!
     
    Patrick, Feb 23, 2006
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  6. Feb 24, 2006
    Mark Mann

    Mark Mann Kermit

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    Is there a known source for the various brackets?

    MM:flag:
     
    Mark Mann, Feb 24, 2006
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  7. Feb 24, 2006
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Yep, its called the for sale section or the junk yard, take your pick.:D
    Oh, nice to see you back on the board Mark.;)
     
    Mcruff, Feb 24, 2006
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  8. Feb 24, 2006
    John A. Shows

    John A. Shows Comic Relief

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    Patrick, I'd say that you either had 4 spacers or no spacers. The length of the spacers could be different...ie...you could just stack up some washers and use long bolts if you wanted to. With the sliders, it looks to me like the front of the seat had a down bar which raised the front of the seat up..to match the spacer in the rear.

    I didn't have the spacers on mine either, and the pass side seat sat higher than the drivers side. I'd think adding the spacers and raising the seat up a bit, would give you more leg room, but in the same...it'd give you less room between the wheel and your knees.
     
    John A. Shows, Feb 24, 2006
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  9. Feb 24, 2006
    termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

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    I've got the 4 spacers on my drivers seat. I'm contemplating taking them out because the wheel is so close to my legs. But that might be because the glass body is sagging so much...

    Anyways, not sure if the pass side has the spacers or not on mine, but I know the drivers does.

    oh, the seat I took off the bracket I sent to you didn't have any spacers. The bracket was bolted right to the seat.
     
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  10. Feb 24, 2006
    Mark Mann

    Mark Mann Kermit

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    :rofl: Thanks Mike- You know what I meant... Good to be back around.

    MM
     
    Mark Mann, Feb 24, 2006
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