Jkellahan92 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I searched the forum but was unable to find a definitive answer. How do you go about removing the bench seat. I’m wanting to tear my carpet up and spray bed liner on the floors but can’t seem to figure out how to remove the seat. Does it unscrew from the bracket or can you remove the whole bracket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 There are four nuts on each side that hold the brackets to the floor, remove them and the seat with brackets can be removed. Fold the seat foreword for removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 The seat brackets sit on studs that are welded to the floor pan. Just unscrew the nuts and lift the seat up and out. Rats - Mike beat me.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolwind57 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Bolts go directly into the floor, holding the entire bench assembly (seat/brackets). Seemed like there were 4 bolts on each side, 2-front, 2-back, 13mm if I recall. I used both a wrench and a deep-well socket. I easily pulled my bench as an entire unit. No need to remove brackets from seat itself first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolwind57 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 HOrnbrod is correct. Nuts on studs, not bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolwind57 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 it is said that all bench seats sag. Mine certainly did. After I had my bench seat out, I slid a custom cut piece of office carpet protector--you know that clear thick vinyl sheeting that sits under office pogue's desks to help protect carpet? Slid it up under the springs, which was quite the challenge. Anyhow, best thing I ever did in my entire life, besides having children. Worked like a charm and totally corrected my bench sag. I guess those springs work their way deep into the foam padding, causing the sag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudy Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 6 hours ago, coolwind57 said: it is said that all bench seats sag. Mine certainly did. After I had my bench seat out, I slid a custom cut piece of office carpet protector--you know that clear thick vinyl sheeting that sits under office pogue's desks to help protect carpet? Slid it up under the springs, which was quite the challenge. Anyhow, best thing I ever did in my entire life, besides having children. Worked like a charm and totally corrected my bench sag. I guess those springs work their way deep into the foam padding, causing the sag. I followed the same concept detailed here with some shop towels. Did wonders for comfort. Photo attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega_rugal Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Put some WD-40 before you loose them, those bolts are old and probably rusted, you don`t wanna break them... i learned that the hard way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark 39 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Is the vinyl you used the carpet runner style or is it a stiffer harder plastic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolwind57 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 12 hours ago, mark 39 said: Is the vinyl you used the carpet runner style or is it a stiffer harder plastic? No, not the runner stuff. This is clear hard vinyl used under office chairs; "office chair mat" is probably what they're called. Nearly 1/8 thick, I'd say. I have a half dozen of these things sitting in my shop at work. Harder than heck to cut with my snips. They seemed to be just the right rigidity to use for this purpose. Cut, install/curse (because you will, as you struggle to get it between your spring and seat foam) and enjoy your new seat feel. Did amazing things for me, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkellahan92 Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 My driver door leaked and had standing water in the floor board for a couple of weeks so I’m thinking I’m just going to rip up the carpet and spray bed liner on it. Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose_XJ88 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 My tip would be to make sure you clean all the rust out and repair the floor where needed. Seems like common sense but please don't put bedliner over an already rusted spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Deep nuts makes life easier, grease the threads and it will never rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Too bad this won't work for buckets.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 https://www.amazon.com/Tef-Gel-TG-04-Anti-seize-Lubricant-Grade/dp/B00I8ANYPM This is the best anti-seize type product I've ever used. Expensive but goes a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 6 hours ago, HOrnbrod said: Too bad this won't work for buckets.......... Why? These are buckets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkellahan92 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 The nuts on the driver side are so rusted and stripped. Having a hard time gett My them off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 4 hours ago, Jeep Driver said: Why? These are buckets. It looks like they would get in the way of the plastic frame covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Tom Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 The seat brackets sit on studs that are welded to the floor pan. Just unscrew the nuts and lift the seat up and out. Rats - Mike beat me.......... Just an add-on question. What do you when one of the studs turns with the nut?Sent from my HTCD100LVWPP using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Either replace it with one of these (dbl. ended stud direct replacement) or drill it out and install steel nutserts in the floor pan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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