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Jan 4, 2016 | 03:18 AM

ufvj217

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conversion van seats in SD

Alright so...has anyone ever taken those super comfortable seats out of a conversion van and put them in an f250/f350/excursion? I want to say ive seen a pic before but can't recall. Just another one of my crazy ideas that came to my head just now. Ive always loved those lazyboy style seats, and would LOVE to have them in my f350 and excursion, because frankly i think super duty seats are uncomfortable. I'd even be happy with cloth seats from an old 96 f150. Not that neoprene type cloth seats they use now in trucks, the fabric used even on early style super duty seats, more comparable to a velour type of fabric.

If anyone has any pics or info on any seat swaps like this, lets get a discussion going. Maybe there's something that is an easy swap that doesn't necessarily require complete custom brackets.

This first pic is my favorite.

Jan 4, 2016 | 07:43 AM

redford

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Have you looked at the SD bucket seats? I have them in my F-250, they are like recliners.

Jan 4, 2016 | 08:50 AM

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I put '78 Mustang seats in my '94 Mustang, it just required two new holes in the seat frame. New trucks are going to be a big different and you'll have things like the airbag weight sensor to deal with. IMO, you're best bet is to find a professional upholster to handle the job for both function and liability. Conversion vans are super nice though.. maybe just buy one of them and get 4x4 added (-=

Jan 4, 2016 | 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by redford

Have you looked at the SD bucket seats? I have them in my F-250, they are like recliners.

Do you mean super duty buckets? Thats what i have

Jan 4, 2016 | 09:44 AM

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I had a conversion van before my most recent van(club wagon, regular seats) and the difference in the seats was night and day. Made for a lot more comfortable road trips.

Jan 4, 2016 | 09:59 AM

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You're saying the conversion van lazyboy type seats were more comfortable right?

Jan 4, 2016 | 10:41 AM

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Yes, by far. Compared to the non conversion van. Those seats lacked any support or comfort at all. My bronco and sd seats, while not plush like the conversion seats, are comfortable for long rides too.