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mikeymuy

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jeep seats???
« 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

Jesse-James

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« Reply #1 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.

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« Reply #2 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.
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« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2010, 02:49:31 PM »
PRP's here. Love em!
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Sine Deviance

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« Reply #4 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.
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« Reply #5 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

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mikeymuy

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« Reply #6 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

Sine Deviance

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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2010, 10:32:12 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.

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« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2010, 01:04:17 PM »
I got the Hunsakers...I like them them (especially since they were $400 for the pair....)
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Banshee600

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« Reply #9 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

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« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2010, 11:17:29 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?

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« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2010, 01:21:00 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.
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