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I'm at a point in my rebuild where I need to decide on the seats. Specifically, do I have my bench seat recovered or find a set of seats from a later year model? Since I'm going to use this as a daily driver I'd like seats that give really good back support. At the same time, I'd like to be able to just bolt in and go. Any thoughts?
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I've read that, but really I was wondering if anyone has a specific recommendation for seats with lower back support. I drive quite a distance to work and don't want to feel like I've been beaten up by the time I get there.
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Ton, There wasn't a lot of attention placed on truck seats until recent years. What one user could be happy with another wouldn't, so it's hard to recommend. Arm rests are a good thing, some have cup holders.
Don't over look the Bronco, a lot of them were specked up and things like seats from them can be found pretty cheap.
happy hunting
John
Don't over look the Bronco, a lot of them were specked up and things like seats from them can be found pretty cheap.
happy hunting
John
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I installed an 92 XLT seat in my 71 F350 just by switching the bottom of the rail, it bolted up in the orginal holes. Can`t beat it for comfort, has a centre arm rest and power lumbar. 
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Tonpartain, I ran into these same questions and decided on later model F150 seats. When I went to find them in the wrecking yards they all wanted new money for them so I found some aftermarket seats priced right and put them in. Pics in gallery. I just wanted you to have some more choices here. Good luck Charles
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Thanks guys. Morris, I'll check those out. Charles, who makes the aftermarket seats you are using?
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Originally Posted by charles jones
Tonpartain, I ran into these same questions and decided on later model F150 seats. When I went to find them in the wrecking yards they all wanted new money for them so I found some aftermarket seats priced right and put them in. Pics in gallery. I just wanted you to have some more choices here. Good luck Charles
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Spring for seats with an adjustable lumbar support. Different people have different views on later Ford seats, if you have broad shoulders you should probably avoid the mid-90s seats, unless you can find a set of the fully adjustable ones with the air lumbar support. Most of the others really start getting uncomfortable after a couple hours.
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Originally Posted by Ford_Six
Spring for seats with an adjustable lumbar support. Different people have different views on later Ford seats, if you have broad shoulders you should probably avoid the mid-90s seats, unless you can find a set of the fully adjustable ones with the air lumbar support. Most of the others really start getting uncomfortable after a couple hours.
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I just installed a 96 Chevy (I know) Silverado 60/40 bench seat in my 68 F250 4x4. I had to modify the mounts to work with the Ford floor, but is a nice seat and fit rather well. It has a power lumbar and a fold down armrest.
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Well, I used to run Subaru seats in my 84 F-250, I drove that from CT to WA with suspension so stiff the body panel alignment was off when I got here, no back problems.
I have a different set I am putting into my 72, both sets were from 86-88 GL 4x4 wagons, with adjustable lumbar on the driver's side.
I have a different set I am putting into my 72, both sets were from 86-88 GL 4x4 wagons, with adjustable lumbar on the driver's side.
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