Seat Question
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Louisiana
I've seen a few seats from superdutys and other new trucks in our 73-79s, but I can't remember any of the Users names for you to see and ask them what type of modification was needed.
Some one else might post about this soon.
Some one else might post about this soon.
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hope fully my seat is totally gone i wont post pics of it because some of you might get scared ill just say that when i get in on my truck im leaning towards one side cuz the froam is totally gone and i love the 40/20/40 seat cuz it loos so comfortable and it has those built in seatbelts hopefully some one knows
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From: Friendswood TX
My structural engineering background tells me that if your seat belts are part of the seat structure, then all your crash energy is reacting into the seat tracks and their floor mounting bolt holes. As such, you should plan on finding a way to take the new seat and the tracks that originally came with the seat and bolt them to the truck with the same strength hardware as was originally installed, even if the hardware was seat manufacturer-specific. Grade 8 bolts are not the strongest bolts out there. Do not short circuit the load path with anything wimpier than the OEM stuff, or you will risk the chance of bailing out with the seat in tow... 
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I put a 60/40 from a '97? in my 79 about three years ago. Here's what I did: Pull the old seat and remove the track from the bottom AND KEEP IT. Pull the hardware off the newer seat. I drilled and tapped new holes on the new seat to bolt the old track onto the new seat. Carefull measuring will be necessary to make sure you get the seat centered and square in the cab. Unfortunately, the sheet metal used on the new seats is thin, so you only get a few threads. If I had to do it again, I'd weld nuts onto the seat body to secure it well to the frame and for it to stand up a little taller (actually some rainy day and the time, I'll be doing this). The 60/40 is slighly less wide and sits lower than the old stocker. With my seat, adjustment is almost impossible, but where it sits is fine for me (5'10"). It is a huge improvement over the old seat, and nothing beats the fact that I can swing my seat forward without the passenger part (60) having to move. You get the added protection of head rests too. Seat belts are secured to the cab, so all you have to do is feed them thru the new seat.