GrayWolf Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 After spending a lot of time looking at posts on 40/20/40 Dakota Seats, I decided to pick up a set to replace my bench seat. My bench seat looked like new, but wouldn't go far enough back, besides no console. Didn't want to go to buckets, because my cattle dog likes to lay across the seat with his head on my leg. I'm 6' and was a little worried about end result, since I was already feeling cramped. I also didn't want to drill holes through the floor to mount the seats. So, decided to build a mount that would use original mounting points and mount the seat further back. The end result was incredible. I sit a little higher, which I like and it gave me a lot more legroom. I hope these images will help anyone else looking at the same idea. Also didn't plan it that way, but everything worked out perfectly for my gun safe to sit down between the door-sill and the new mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayWolf Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Here's the final result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayWolf Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 And, one final shot, close-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 GrayWolf, Very nice documentation! One question: What year Dakota are the seats from? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayWolf Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 This set was out of a 1998 Dakota, extended cab, and the seats don't flip forward. I also had a set from a 2003, standard cab, where the seat backs flipped forward, but the seats weren't as nice and I didn't like the upholstery pattern as well as these. It just means I have to slide the seats forward for access to storage. Not a big deal. Another bonus was a large pocket on the back of the passenger seat that gives easy access from the drivers seat for things you don't want out in the open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbscomanche Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 This looks really good! I like the set up a lot more than standard buckets out of an XJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayWolf Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Something I didn't mention! These are the most comfortable seats I've ever sat in. Drove to Spokane (300 miles) and was as comfortable when I got there, as I was when I left. Fit my body perfect. Also, I took a set of handles from above the drivers side rear of a Cherokee and put them on the drivers side of my truck (visible in the pictures). This seat is slightly higher than the stock seat and it took me hitting my head twice before I got used to it. I still have a good 3" to 4" headroom and I'm 6'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody4359 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 those look comfortable. I think wj seats are the best I've sat in, I'm getting a little tired of my big bolster seats, but don't want to give up my center consoleSent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Tom Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Very nice! Wish I had your fab skills!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 On 10/25/2017 at 7:11 PM, cody4359 said: those look comfortable. I think wj seats are the best I've sat in, I'm getting a little tired of my big bolster seats, but don't want to give up my center console Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk I "suspect" that the Dakota bench seat is really a 3 part front seat. Seem to remember a thread from 7-8 years ago with the center console mounted much higher. Effectively a pair of bucket seats and a matching center console/3rd passenger seat. Have a pair of fold forward converted WJ seats in my 91 Comanche. My back really appreciates the change from MJ bucket seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayWolf Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 Yes, they are three parts and bolt together. I had seen the post with the center section sitting higher and didn't want to do that. I bolted them together first, then blocked them into place and fabricated from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 GrayWolf, Thanks for the response!... Great tip to bolt all three sections together first and then mount them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickin’Chicken Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Beautiful! I don’t guess you could make a few more for a price that’s worth your while? My bench seat is toast...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayWolf Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 Let me check on that. I don't have the time or equipment to do this on a regular basis, but a friend has a shop and commented that he might be interested in doing up a batch of these. I'll check on a price and timeline if he's still interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickin’Chicken Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 4 hours ago, GrayWolf said: Let me check on that. I don't have the time or equipment to do this on a regular basis, but a friend has a shop and commented that he might be interested in doing up a batch of these. I'll check on a price and timeline if he's still interested! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INjake89mj Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 X2 on the brackets! Would definitely be interested! looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayWolf Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 Talked to my friend and he said he would be willing to do up some Dodge Dakota 40/20/40 seat to Comanche stock mounting points. We'll pull my seats and make templates for this, so they'll be exactly like I've pictured, probably raw metal so people can paint them any color. He says he can probably do them for $150 if there is enough interest. Anyone else interested, let me know. I'm not sure when he'll be able to start, and some of it will depend on whether he thinks it's worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INjake89mj Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Just let me know! thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I would take a set of brackets at $150 + shipping. Please see my P.M. John Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickin’Chicken Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I'm in as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayWolf Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 I'll talk to him tomorrow. It's up to ten kits and I think he'll get started for that. Unfortunately it means we have to pull my seat out to make patterns. Actually pretty easy though. I'll let everyone know!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickin’Chicken Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Where are we on this? Still very interested! TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefinalsyn1314 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Are these still up for buy I'd be very interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin1272 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Would be interested in this if you are still taking orders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolwind57 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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