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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 11:57 PM
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has anyone ever taken a front bench seat out of an f-series and put it into a late 80's bronco?i'm seriously thinking about it.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 01:00 AM
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Are you talking about the 40/20/40 split bench?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 06:57 AM
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I don't see why one couldn't if thats what your asking. I have buckets and I am also thinking oif swapping a split bench in place of the buckets. The cabs are the same for the full size bronco and F150.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 07:37 AM
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Here are some points to consider for seat swapping: Bronco & F-Series supercabs & crew cabs also have the same configuration, though the c.c.'s lack the inboard seat mounting nuts in the floorpan. Rear mounts are a bit different for regular cabs - a bit shorter due to the fact that the floor is a little higher at that point. Bronco & supercab 40-20-40 seats are 3 piece units that utilize inboard mounting bolts, while the regular & crew cab units have only the 4 outboard mounts.

Hope this helps!

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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 10:47 AM
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be prepared to drill holes and put bolts through the floor with some big washers on the outside. I believe there are minor differences in the bolting patterns. while the floorpan is setup for it, i dont think the threaded inserts are welded on unless needed fr that specific truck. I rememering having to modify for some seat install in my old bronco, just cant recall what the seat came out off, i believe it was a regular cab 150.
 
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thanks for all the info guys, i really appriciate it. yea, i'm gonna snag a seat out of an f-150 of around the same year and make it fit. i might even go alittle newer and try and get one w/ the center mounted arm rest. but whatever it is i dont mind drilling a few holes and or making some brackets.
 
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