Muncher Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Has anyone added head rests to a bench that doesn't already have them? if so how did you do it and where did you need to do it. i know pete is also wanting to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Late 90-92 MJs had these seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I am, but I have the back frame from a headrest bench. If you're talking about integrating headrests into a bench from scratch, that's more challenging, but where there's a welder and a will, there's a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, Pete M said: I am, but I have the back frame from a headrest bench. If you're talking about integrating headrests into a bench from scratch, that's more challenging, but where there's a welder and a will, there's a way. ohh is that just a bolt on type thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I sure hope so. I haven't had the chance to take my 88's bench apart yet to see. that project has taken a seriously back burner to other household things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 you will have to update me on it once you do it. if i do this it means i will own three benches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 if you ever have the chance to snag a bench with headrests, even if it is in horrible shape, don't hesitate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, Pete M said: if you ever have the chance to snag a bench with headrests, even if it is in horrible shape, don't hesitate. yeah I definitely will. foam headrests must be comfy compared to my sliding class headrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 You know what. I bet if we all got a good look at a bare bench with the head rest holders, I bet we could easily add them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: You know what. I bet if we all got a good look at a bare bench with the head rest holders, I bet we could easily add them. true @Pete Mshould take a picture of the bare bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 that's... harder than you might think. from what I remember the foam is not easily removed. at least not without destroying it. as if the frame was stuck into the mold and the foam than injected around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted October 21, 2024 Share Posted October 21, 2024 I was today years old when I found out that some bench seats had head rests! Wow. The question remains, to swap or not to swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 21, 2024 Share Posted October 21, 2024 8 hours ago, Salvagedcircuit said: I was today years old when I found out that some bench seats had head rests! Wow. The question remains, to swap or not to swap? I have friends that have put their head through the back glass after the smallest of fender benders. some still live with pain from the accident a decade later. the answer is to swap. this chap had a passenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Does anyone have photos of a bench seat with integrated headrest? I am curious how the seat was modified by chrysler. It looks like the bottom seat foam was formed around the top of the springs, but I don't know how the back was designed. It would be nice if the back foam can be removed without severe destruction. The best case would be removable foam front and the springs on the back side. I'd be happy as a clam if I just need to weld on a bracket and the headrest mechanism from a bucket seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 seat foam is removable. back foam is not (at least not by design). I just recently converted an 88 to having headrests by swapping out the back portion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 The foam on the seat back can be removed you just need to cut a single line along the frame and springs from the back side. The foam will be able to be reused and I never had any issues with it afterward. I had to remove mine in order to weld it back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Woah, Thanks for all the photos guys! Now I'm curious how the headrests come out. Is there a simple button adjuster and the headrest pulls out like a fork? I'm wondering if I could reuse my seat cover and just make two holes and a plastic trim washer. Interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Here is a pic of the bracket that is welded on the bucket seats. There are plastic sleeves that slide into those and head rests slide into those. This is a pic of the bucket seat head rests assembled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 yay! someone with the guts to slice and dice the foam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 5 hours ago, Eagle_SX4 said: Here is a pic of the bracket that is welded on the bucket seats. There are plastic sleeves that slide into those and head rests slide into those. This is a pic of the bucket seat head rests assembled. Woah, excellent photos. Thanks for these! These photos and the ones from @pizzaman09's heated seat guide paint a lot clearer picture of what's needed for a headrest mod. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Here are some pics of the inserts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 these little retention wedges are super easy to squeeze too hard and snap off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzaman09 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 45 minutes ago, Salvagedcircuit said: Woah, excellent photos. Thanks for these! These photos and the ones from @pizzaman09's heated seat guide paint a lot clearer picture of what's needed for a headrest mod. Thanks guys! You are welcome! While you have the upholstery off, add heated seat pads! If you are adding headrests, you might as well go all out on the fancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOldJeepGuy Posted Saturday at 10:17 PM Share Posted Saturday at 10:17 PM So what are the basic steps to removing the seat back, getting to the skeleton, and then putting it back together since mine seems to have recently broken something inside in this general area (from @Eagle_SX4 pic earlier in this thread). Knowing nothing about it, it seems like a lot of upholstery sewing skills and equipment might be needed to put it back together, assuming you know how to get it apart in a condition that allows it to be usefully put back together. Something appears to be broken in the area indicated, I know because pushing down in that area is met with a very noticeable clunk, however the seat back currently looks perfect so apparently the foam is holding the shape with at rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzaman09 Posted Sunday at 12:30 AM Share Posted Sunday at 12:30 AM 2 hours ago, AnotherOldJeepGuy said: So what are the basic steps to removing the seat back, getting to the skeleton, and then putting it back together since mine seems to have recently broken something inside in this general area (from @Eagle_SX4 pic earlier in this thread). Knowing nothing about it, it seems like a lot of upholstery sewing skills and equipment might be needed to put it back together, assuming you know how to get it apart in a condition that allows it to be usefully put back together. Something appears to be broken in the area indicated, I know because pushing down in that area is met with a very noticeable clunk, however the seat back currently looks perfect so apparently the foam is holding the shape with at rest. Shouldn't need any sewing skills, the seat covers come on and off in simple ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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