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Old Aug 6, 2015 | 09:55 PM
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Seat back question

1975 F250 4x4 with in-cab tank.
I know per the owners manual that the seat back is "fixed" and does not tilt forward in trucks with the in-cab tank option.

Is there a modification or part swap that makes the back flip forward?
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Old Aug 6, 2015 | 10:25 PM
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Really? My 70, 71, and 73 either have or had an in-cab tank and all of their seat backs fold forward.

The back rest doesn't tilt (adjustable) but they all sure fold.
 
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Yes and sounds as simple as a swap in of any 73-79 seat from a reg cab without a in cab tank.

It should be a simple mod to make you current seat fold fwd.
 
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Thanks,
I was hoping it was as simple as a hardware or latch change.
My seat is in perfect original condition so a swap is not a desired option.
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Maybe hit up a JY and look at a 73-79 seat that does flip fwd, I would think that there is not that much of a difference?

As far as the flip lock latch it is just a bar with a lever and a spring that might be easily added, if you can get the hinge part figured out.
 
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