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Old 05-16-2013, 09:10 PM
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Bench or Buckets?

Simple question. Bench or bucket seats?
 
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Old 05-16-2013, 09:46 PM
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Yep, simple question, but you might get lots of different answers.
I prefer the bench seat, but I'm more of a stock guy. I always have preferred a bench seat.

What are your plans for the truck? Maybe guys can show you some pictures of what they have. (My seat is a frame sitting on a shelf.)
 
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I like buckets, but that limits you to 1 passenger, a bench seat is not as comfortable but allows you to carry two other people. The compromise is a split bench.
 
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i'm having the same issue… especially since i want a center console… i could do a half console with a bench. but then with the seat back. the air duct cover would show. as the a/c unit will be located behind the seat…

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sorry not much help am i…..
 
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I like the bucket seat because I was gonna do a custom console but the bench is more old school and I can haul 2 other people. Hmmmm
 
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My bucket just fits better in a bucket.
 
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Just had the same self conversation in the fall of last year. Ended up splitting the difference like someone mentioned above - 60/40 split with a fold down center armrest w/storage inside.
 
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Unless you go to a smaller steering wheel, and a column mounted automatic shifter, you're not going to want to drive around with 3 adults in the front after trying it once. It's about the same width as a Ranger.
 
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Thanks guys! Think I'm leaning towards buckets!
 
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If you wanna have a babe riding with you, and entertaining you, go with the bench.....
 
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If you wanna have a babe riding with you, and entertaining you, go with the bench.....
^This!!

Or you have a young addition to the family who wants to be by your side when your out cruisin.
 
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I like a bench just to have something you don't see much anymore. I think it adds to the character of the truck...
 
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This is one of those personal decisions that doesn't have one answer.
 
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Agree with AX - it's almost situational.
 
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Best of both worlds.

 


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