seat interchangeability
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seat interchangeability
I have a 83 f100 that still has the old bench seat in it. I would like to install a later model seat, possibly a 95-96 (40-20-40) or even a 97-99 split bench. Do any of you guys know if the later model seat will bolt in and are the widths the same? thanks in advance
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I have an 87 F150, and I scrapped the bench seat for a split seat / console out of a 99 F150. I believe that the cab of your truck has roughly the same dimensions as mine. The boltholes do not line up though. I needed to make 4 brackets out of angle iron, and drill six new holes in the floor in order to accommodate the swap. Yet it was well worth the effort, I no longer bust my back on long drives, or slowly slide towards the driver's door.
If you would like I could make a few measurements that are critical for your swap, and email you some pics of the final result. If you want drop me an email at ab4774@stny.rr.com, and I will get the ball rollin.
Talk to you later,
Adam
If you would like I could make a few measurements that are critical for your swap, and email you some pics of the final result. If you want drop me an email at ab4774@stny.rr.com, and I will get the ball rollin.
Talk to you later,
Adam
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seat interchangeability
I have an 88 and I recently purchased a seat that I found out came out of a 92-96 model. Power lumbar, w/ the fold down armrest in it. I only gave like $50 bucks for it. And it fit the factory holes in the floor. It will work, if you stay below97 for 1/2 ton trucks. But you can go with a 97 3/4 and 1 ton seat.
[link:www.geocities.com/hotrodford_88/|Hotrodford_88's Webpage]
[link:www.geocities.com/westlake_vfd/Westlake.html|Westlake VFD Website]
[link:www.geocities.com/hotrodford_88/|Hotrodford_88's Webpage]
[link:www.geocities.com/westlake_vfd/Westlake.html|Westlake VFD Website]
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From: arkansas
seat interchangeability
thanks, Adam. I just found a split bench from a 96 that is the correct color for $125. I think I will use it instead of the '99. Just wish I could find a set of seats from a 99 or 2000 lightning....
