Unbolt the factory bench seat from the vehicle using a 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. With the help of an assistant, lift the bench up and out of the vehicle. Step 2 Place the seats in the vehicle and bolt the seats to the floor. There are only two bolts on each seat that will line up.
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How do you remove the bench seat from a 1998 Chevy Silverado?
The vehicle for this article is a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, but the process is similar for other trucks. Unbolt the factory bench seat from the vehicle using a 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. With the help of an assistant, lift the bench up and out of the vehicle.
What is the best seat to fit in a chopped truck?
Bobby Russel of Waco outdid himself on that one. A 66/67 Toronado seat fits great in a chopped truck but is hard to find in useable shape. Bench cushion, fold down bucket style lean backs and a fold down arm rest.
What is the standard size of a truck seat?
Standard Truck seats are those that have a full suspension stroke of 5-6" and sit anywhere from 14-17" without air. Most seats conform to the standard bolt pattern (about 4.68" left to right and 12" front to back). Please note that a special adaptor plate is common for International trucks and Volvo Trucks.
What kind of seats does a Class 8 truck have?
Standard Truck Seats are the most common replacement for regular cab Class 8 trucks from Freightliner, International, Navistar, Western Star, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo. Standard Truck seats are those that have a full suspension stroke of 5-6" and sit anywhere from 14-17" without air.
How long does it take to install bucket seats?
Finding bucket seats is easy. Go to a junkyard and get seats from a higher model, and then install them yourself. It should take about two hours. The vehicle for this article is a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, but the process is similar for other trucks.
How many bolts do you need to put on a car seat?
Place the seats in the vehicle and bolt the seats to the floor. There are only two bolts on each seat that will line up. The other holes will need to be drilled before the seat can be bolted down.
When did Wood start his car business?
He has been building custom cars and trucks since 1994, including several cover vehicles. In 2000 Wood started a career as a writer, and since then he has dedicated his business to writing and photographing cars and trucks, as well as helping people learn more about how vehicles work.
How low can a truck seat sit without air?
Low Profile seats mean different things to different manufacturers, so make sure you check out the specifics. But generally these seats will sit at 12-15" without air.
Do low profile seats need adaptor plates?
Lowprofile seats sometimes need an adaptor plate as well if you are replacing a high profile seat. For example, Seats Inc carries and adaptor plate to install their Heritage or Legacy Lo into a Class 8 Standard OEM truck. We put this information right on the product page so you wont forget!