Best Way To Go On Swapping A Bench Seat For Bucket Seats?

[Rohls]

Hi Guys,

 

What's the best way to go on getting bucket seats into my MJ? I got a tired bench seat. I wouldn't mind buying the seats new...what will fit, look and function great, and is the most economical? Where do i get them from?

 

I know I could rob a couple of worn out seat from a cherokee, but I'd like something fresh.

 

Thanks!

[HOrnbrod]

NOS XJ/MJ bucket seat bottom pans are still available. They make the buckets feel like new. :yes:

 

http://comancheclub.com/topic/33832-nos-bucket-seat-bottom/page__hl__seat+bottom

[Harley]

Hey Don, Ya can send those this way anytime. I'll even cover ya for shipping just to show how nice of a guy I am.

[Keyav8r]

There are several threads on the forum on different seats for MJs including buckets and a few split benches. Anything other than MJ buckets will require some modification/fabrication. I found some XJ buckets in good shape and fabbed brackets to mount them in my truck. If you can find a pair of MJ brackets it makes the job much easier, but those are pretty rare.

[cz777]

i made some xj work on mine - on the front mount leg a 1/2 hole must be about 1.25 back needs a 1.25 wide steel flat stock by 1/8 thick with bolts and nuts to match the pattern ...this works the seat is higher but more space under the seat ...easier to clean and store things etc

[JeepComanche89]

NOS XJ/MJ bucket seat bottom pans are still available. They make the buckets feel like new. :yes:

 

http://comancheclub....hl__seat bottom

 

Could you please share where you bought this? I need to do the same to my seats.

[HOrnbrod]

I got them from a local dealer that went out if business. There are no more at that source. Here are the parts numbers, maybe you can find some on a search: 35000762 superseded to to 55195850.

[JeepComanche89]

I got them from a local dealer that went out if business. There are no more at that source. Here are the parts numbers, maybe you can find some on a search: 35000762 superseded to to 55195850.

Thanks alot, I will research them right now.

[ComancheKid45]

Wow the prices for these cushons are INSANE! I need 1 for my 91 XJ, the pan itself is acctually broken.

 

does anyone know if the 97-01 XJ seat booms are the same? I just need the cushon part and the pan, not worroried about the brackets. Thanks!

[HOrnbrod]

Wow the prices for these cushons are INSANE! I need 1 for my 91 XJ, the pan itself is acctually broken.

 

does anyone know if the 97-01 XJ seat booms are the same? I just need the cushon part and the pan, not worroried about the brackets. Thanks!

 

Yes, they are crazy expensive. I was lucky to get more than 75% off. :yes:

 

Unfortunately the newer seat bottoms are entirely different, separate frame and pad. But the left and right sides are identical so they are swapable as I'm sure you know.

[ComancheKid45]

Yep, after seeing the price of these things I think i just need to get alittle dirty and dig a seat outta the parts Jeep, its an 88 Waggy XJ and I'm sure i can salvage 1 of those pans.

[Rich69]

Hi Guys,

 

What's the best way to go on getting bucket seats into my MJ? I got a tired bench seat. I wouldn't mind buying the seats new...what will fit, look and function great, and is the most economical? Where do i get them from?

 

I know I could rob a couple of worn out seat from a cherokee, but I'd like something fresh.

 

Thanks!

 

I might be interested in your bench seat. Where are you located?

[Dadinator]

Wish I could find a new one for the base of my bench seat. I'd like to keep mine bench.