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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Where to start with this bench seat?



In my 1993 pick 2x4 22RE 5 speed M-Trans 220k

Needs to go, are there websites who sell the seat covers I can get the foam localy or should I look into getting new bucket seats?
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Get some bucket seats and call it good, there more comfortable than the stock bench seat.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by myyota
Get some bucket seats and call it good, there more comfortable than the stock bench seat.
I felt around under the seat i do not see or feel any bolts sticking up for me to bolt anything to.

Where do i start?
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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Dont know where your located but find a upholstery shop my neighbor got his bench refoamed and reupholstered 2 look stock for 100 here in OC
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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But buckets are better IMO
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by YOTAZOMBIE
Dont know where your located but find a upholstery shop my neighbor got his bench refoamed and reupholstered 2 look stock for 100 here in OC

I am in San Diego, issue is this is my only car so i can not really have no seat for the few days it will take to get the other one redone.

i am fine with spending 100-200$ on this or going to bucket seats
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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All of you guys saying that buckets are better need to get yourself a girl friend... throw a saddle blanket seat cover on there and itll be good as new!
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by T_F_E
All of you guys saying that buckets are better need to get yourself a girl friend... throw a saddle blanket seat cover on there and itll be good as new!
i really like the bench as well, i think ill go to the junk yard and buy a used bench with the same 4 bolts put that into the car.

then send the original to a shop to be redone i am not in the mood to start drilling holes into my pickup.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by T_F_E
All of you guys saying that buckets are better need to get yourself a girl friend... throw a saddle blanket seat cover on there and itll be good as new!
Thats what the back seats for... lol
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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That looks identical to my old bench. I tossed it and got some sr5 buckets from picknpull $75
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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i'd start with the dumpster...
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by YOTAZOMBIE
Thats what the back seats for... lol
std cabs have no back seats, after some long thought bout it. if it sags downward in the back just make a bar. to raise it up or level it bolt it and roll. but i miss the gap for space with bench seats .

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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Sorry guys i was thinkin bout my 4runner.......
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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If any of you want to make your factory bench seat a little firmer use a piece of carpet behind the springs. I did this on my 87 and it make a world of a difference.

To the OP, sometimes you can find a factory OEM seat cover on Ebay. They fit the best and most universals.

James
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JamesD
If any of you want to make your factory bench seat a little firmer use a piece of carpet behind the springs. I did this on my 87 and it make a world of a difference.

To the OP, sometimes you can find a factory OEM seat cover on Ebay. They fit the best and most universals.

James
The original bench in my '91 reg cab 4WD didn't have springs of any kind. The only suspension is the foam itself, which means it can never do the suspension job AND be firm enough to be comfortable. Got used buckets out of a gen2 4Runner, never looked back.
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