Rear Bench Seat to Bucket Seat Install - Anyone else done it?
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Rear Bench Seat to Bucket Seat Install - Anyone else done it?
Hi All,
I'm looking to install a single bucket seat on the passenger side in my crew cab (I have a 2001). I had removed the bench seat 6 years ago and installed a plywood floor with drawers and tie downs for my fridge, tools and to carry 2 dogs. However we have a kid on the way and I'd like to install a single bucket seat and still have the rest of the rear area for tools and dogs.
My plan was to weld up a sub frame that attached to the existing mounting holes, and most likely add 1-2 additional mounting locations as I think the bench seat mounts are pretty wide (I can't remember and I haven't removed my current setup to check).
Questions who have done this or seen anyone else do it...
1) Rather than re-invent the wheel, would like to see if anyone had a sub frame designed/built already? Would like to keep it simple obviously.
2) Looking for the "best" bucket seats that would fit back there. Would like one with an integrated seat belt. I don't really care if it matches the front grey cloth buckets, but I guess that would be cool if it did. Would like a seat that didn't require too much complexity to adapt.
I'm looking to install a single bucket seat on the passenger side in my crew cab (I have a 2001). I had removed the bench seat 6 years ago and installed a plywood floor with drawers and tie downs for my fridge, tools and to carry 2 dogs. However we have a kid on the way and I'd like to install a single bucket seat and still have the rest of the rear area for tools and dogs.
My plan was to weld up a sub frame that attached to the existing mounting holes, and most likely add 1-2 additional mounting locations as I think the bench seat mounts are pretty wide (I can't remember and I haven't removed my current setup to check).
Questions who have done this or seen anyone else do it...
1) Rather than re-invent the wheel, would like to see if anyone had a sub frame designed/built already? Would like to keep it simple obviously.
2) Looking for the "best" bucket seats that would fit back there. Would like one with an integrated seat belt. I don't really care if it matches the front grey cloth buckets, but I guess that would be cool if it did. Would like a seat that didn't require too much complexity to adapt.
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Hi All,
I'm looking to install a single bucket seat on the passenger side in my crew cab (I have a 2001). I had removed the bench seat 6 years ago and installed a plywood floor with drawers and tie downs for my fridge, tools and to carry 2 dogs. However we have a kid on the way and I'd like to install a single bucket seat and still have the rest of the rear area for tools and dogs.
My plan was to weld up a sub frame that attached to the existing mounting holes, and most likely add 1-2 additional mounting locations as I think the bench seat mounts are pretty wide (I can't remember and I haven't removed my current setup to check).
Questions who have done this or seen anyone else do it...
1) Rather than re-invent the wheel, would like to see if anyone had a sub frame designed/built already? Would like to keep it simple obviously.
2) Looking for the "best" bucket seats that would fit back there. Would like one with an integrated seat belt. I don't really care if it matches the front grey cloth buckets, but I guess that would be cool if it did. Would like a seat that didn't require too much complexity to adapt.
I'm looking to install a single bucket seat on the passenger side in my crew cab (I have a 2001). I had removed the bench seat 6 years ago and installed a plywood floor with drawers and tie downs for my fridge, tools and to carry 2 dogs. However we have a kid on the way and I'd like to install a single bucket seat and still have the rest of the rear area for tools and dogs.
My plan was to weld up a sub frame that attached to the existing mounting holes, and most likely add 1-2 additional mounting locations as I think the bench seat mounts are pretty wide (I can't remember and I haven't removed my current setup to check).
Questions who have done this or seen anyone else do it...
1) Rather than re-invent the wheel, would like to see if anyone had a sub frame designed/built already? Would like to keep it simple obviously.
2) Looking for the "best" bucket seats that would fit back there. Would like one with an integrated seat belt. I don't really care if it matches the front grey cloth buckets, but I guess that would be cool if it did. Would like a seat that didn't require too much complexity to adapt.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...m-a-chevy.html
For seats with self contained seat belts, look for the front bucket seats from any extended cab truck that has those little rear suicide doors.
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Last edited by Antonm23; Today at 09:16 AM. Reason: spelling and grammar
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Laughing Gas
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Nice job @Antonm23 , looks amazing. Interesting note about the extended cap trucks with the integrated belts.
I have tried searching a bit for the Excursion 2nd row captain chairs and haven't had much luck.
The idea of using some Excursion or Super Duty seats do seem appealing for sure... I will try car-part.com next.
I have tried searching a bit for the Excursion 2nd row captain chairs and haven't had much luck.
The idea of using some Excursion or Super Duty seats do seem appealing for sure... I will try car-part.com next.
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