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Title: jeep seats???
Post by: mikeymuy on February 10, 2010, 01:51:00 PM
hey guys my 97 jeep seats suck they r so uncomfortable i dont wanna go spend a lot what would be a good upgrade?? this is a daily driver too... saw some seats from a 2000 jeep r the newer ones any better?? or some from another car make?? thxs
Title: Re: jeep seats???
Post by: Jesse-James on February 10, 2010, 02:00:18 PM
I run Sunfire seats and am very happy with them. Direct bolt in on a YJ, not sure how different the TJ risers are.
Title: Re: jeep seats???
Post by: Jeffy on February 10, 2010, 02:07:58 PM
Mastercraft or similar suspension seats are worth it.  500-700 mile road trips aren't a problem.  Offroad, they're supportive and keep you from moving around.
Title: Re: jeep seats???
Post by: FourbangerYJ on February 10, 2010, 02:49:31 PM
PRP's here. Love em!
Title: Re: jeep seats???
Post by: Sine Deviance on February 10, 2010, 06:09:10 PM
I'm running Rugged Ridge Sport seats. Best ~$400 I ever spent. Comfy enough for long trips and they hold you off-road. They even have 4-point harness loops which I might take advantage of someday  :weee:

Oh, and they're a direct bolt-in on YJ's. TJ's need an adapter bracket but it's cheap.
Title: Re: jeep seats???
Post by: oldjeep on February 11, 2010, 07:06:21 AM
Empi Racetrim seats - nice comfortable seat at a good price.  And according to one of my buddies, every bit as nice as his Corbeaus

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=775557
Title: Re: jeep seats???
Post by: mikeymuy on February 11, 2010, 10:48:40 AM

But I was just lookin to upgrade to newer jeep seats like 01 and up....r they any better then my 97 seats??? Thxs
Title: Re: jeep seats???
Post by: Sine Deviance on February 12, 2010, 10:32:12 AM
Quote from: mikeymuy on February 11, 2010, 10:48:40 AM
But I was just lookin to upgrade to newer jeep seats like 01 and up....r they any better then my 97 seats??? Thxs

If you're gonna bother swapping the seats out in the first place you might as well upgrade.

The seats from newer Jeeps will look newer but that's really about it. I don't think they're more comfortable or any stronger than your factory TJ seats.
Title: Re: jeep seats???
Post by: Mozman68 on February 12, 2010, 01:04:17 PM
I got the Hunsakers...I like them them (especially since they were $400 for the pair....)
Title: Re: jeep seats???
Post by: Banshee600 on February 14, 2010, 04:20:00 PM
go to the junk yard I got a real nice set out of a dodge grand caravan for next to nothing they got arm rest recline and the back is a little higher and have a little better support
Title: Re: jeep seats???
Post by: drunkencityworker on February 14, 2010, 11:17:29 PM
Quote from: Banshee600 on February 14, 2010, 04:20:00 PM
go to the junk yard I got a real nice set out of a dodge grand caravan for next to nothing they got arm rest recline and the back is a little higher and have a little better support

did they bolt right in?
Title: Re: jeep seats???
Post by: Jeffy on February 15, 2010, 01:21:00 PM
Quote from: drunkencityworker on February 14, 2010, 11:17:29 PM
did they bolt right in?

Wouldn't really matter that much since under the seat you can usually drill new holes to match the sliders.  The only consideration is getting seats that are too wide and contact the door.  Or if you have a large lockbox.  No lock box makes it easy.