Topic: CJ5 seat replacement (Read 22280 times)

Nosebolt · « **Reply #50 on:** February 15, 2012, 07:36:25 PM »

in tonka we have ebay ford fiesta xr2 recaros that were recovered, yella has some new corbeau clubmans that we got cheap cos they had lost the headrest.

so well worth shopping around the guys say

isle of man · « **Reply #51 on:** February 15, 2012, 07:38:17 PM »

smart car seats are a good option...

DirtyDeb69 · « **Reply #52 on:** February 15, 2012, 09:43:07 PM »

Thanks guys! Had a response from over the water, and wow!! The shipping costs are HUGE

The search will continue, and I will look at all your suggestions.
The sooner I get new seats, the sooner I can

DirtyDeb69 · « **Reply #53 on:** February 17, 2012, 01:26:00 PM »

Ok, after much deliberation, and research following your suggestions, I've found these..........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-RECLINING-BUCKET-CAR-SEATS-RACING-HARNESSES-/300663997053

The side bits don't look too huge so perhaps won't impact too much on getting in and out of jeep. Have looked at loads of pics of 1973 CJ5's and found that some have replaced with similar seats.

Anyone got a CJ5 of similar age? What have you done?

Thanks!!

Dutch · « **Reply #54 on:** February 17, 2012, 01:34:36 PM »

Fook those look nice

Wanna swap with two re-upholstered original high back CJ7 seats

At least they haven't got those side sticky out bits

Mine are still at upholsterers but below pic gives you an idea

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DirtyDeb69 · « **Reply #55 on:** February 17, 2012, 01:39:57 PM »

Did consider similar high back seats, but was thinking racing type seats would be easier for seat belt issues?
Don't think the original belts in the jeep will go round OH, and not really sure what to replace them with.....figured seats with inbuilt harness would be a solution!

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #56 on:** February 17, 2012, 01:43:28 PM »

not bad price either DD69, if i wasnt bench obsessed I would be interested in them myself

Nosebolt · « **Reply #57 on:** February 17, 2012, 02:28:04 PM »

those belts will need fitting to the car, they are not secured to the seats, and i still recon you will have issues with width and depth, really worth trying to source some original seats if you can get them

Panic mechanic! · « **Reply #58 on:** February 17, 2012, 02:37:11 PM »

you really need a fairly flat sided seat for any cj, bucket seats become a real hinderance when you have to keep getting in and out to help bulldog etc cos he has blocked your way.

willo · « **Reply #59 on:** February 17, 2012, 02:47:07 PM »

So a pair of tj seats would fit lovely

Panic mechanic! · « **Reply #60 on:** February 17, 2012, 02:51:24 PM »

they probably would yes

chrisjones · « **Reply #61 on:** February 17, 2012, 02:57:36 PM »

Dogface has rather nice leather seats out of a Saab. Can't see the 3B has move room inside than a CJ5?

Nosebolt · « **Reply #62 on:** February 17, 2012, 04:25:22 PM »

the width is only an issue at the top where it can interfere with the roll bar, the problem at the bottom is the depth of the seat, more importantly the thickness of the back rest, this is due the the wheel wells intruding into the cab

DirtyDeb69 · « **Reply #63 on:** February 17, 2012, 09:00:17 PM »

Maybe these will be better?.............no edges!

http://www.bestop.com/bestop-product/?p=jeep-seats-trailmax-ii

Plan to notch out the wheel arches to give more room between belly and steering wheel.

Nosebolt · « **Reply #64 on:** February 17, 2012, 10:32:26 PM »

Quote from: DirtyDeb69 on February 17, 2012, 09:00:17 PM

Maybe these will be better?.............no edges!

http://www.bestop.com/bestop-product/?p=jeep-seats-trailmax-ii

Plan to notch out the wheel arches to give more room between belly and steering wheel.

they would work, they are basically copies of the original seats

Panic mechanic! · « **Reply #65 on:** February 17, 2012, 10:33:29 PM »

I guess expensive copies an all!

Lornaben · « **Reply #66 on:** February 18, 2012, 01:17:23 AM »

Quote from: DirtyDeb69 on February 17, 2012, 01:26:00 PM

Ok, after much deliberation, and research following your suggestions, I've found these..........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-RECLINING-BUCKET-CAR-SEATS-RACING-HARNESSES-/300663997053

The side bits don't look too huge so perhaps won't impact too much on getting in and out of jeep. Have looked at loads of pics of 1973 CJ5's and found that some have replaced with similar seats.

Anyone got a CJ5 of similar age? What have you done?

Thanks!!

I have them very same seats in my Mindy. If they fit in mine then they will fit in yours

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Dutch · « **Reply #67 on:** February 18, 2012, 10:21:58 AM »

Quote from: Lornaben on February 18, 2012, 01:17:23 AM

I have them very same seats in my Mindy. If they fit in mine then they will fit in yours

Shhhhhhh.......don't tell him

DirtyDeb69 · « **Reply #68 on:** February 18, 2012, 11:09:30 AM »

Thanks! Seats look great! Plans are to cut wheel arches to install seats, possibly put a smaller/tilt/removable steering wheel in and eventually a lift kit and big wheels. Original is lovely but not practical

Nosebolt · « **Reply #69 on:** February 18, 2012, 01:30:39 PM »

Quote from: Lornaben on February 18, 2012, 01:17:23 AM

I have them very same seats in my Mindy. If they fit in mine then they will fit in yours
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the difference is in the cage and its position, still think it will be tight

wildwood · « **Reply #70 on:** February 19, 2012, 10:20:27 AM »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGB-Car-Seats-/120859290164?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6436154015643649943

Someone mentioned MGB seats................. back aint much use but fronts are OK

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