So I've wanted to upgrade the seat in my truck since I bought it. It had the plain Jane bench seat and was pretty wore down from farm use. The seat was still serviceable but sagged pretty good. I rebuilt the springs but the foam was worn and I wanted something else anyway. So my search began. All the obs ford seats I found were double and triple digits and would need further attention after purchasing. I found a guy that runs a wrecker service and he had a couple 02 f series laying around. I took a look and found this seat. Cost me $50.
Aside from the fact it was dirty it was in good shape. The drinkers side was in really good shape, drivers side had the usual hole but was fixable. I pulled the seat apart and had it professionally cleaned, cost me $50.
Picked up a replacement foam and cover for drivers side bottom for $100. I pulled the bench seat from my truck and did several test fittings.
After taking measurements I got to work. 1/2 x13 bolts, nuts and fender washers were sourced from lowe's. I already had some square tube laying around(more on that in a minute). Holes were drilled in the floor and the new seat was bolted in. I used silicone on the washers and high strength lock tight on the bolts. The final seating arrangement is a bit different from the bench seat, this was expected as the brackets are a bit different. I also had to use square tub on the passenger side of the seat, closest to driver side brackets as those brackets were a bit short and needed to be higher, see attached pics. Overall I'm super pleased, have an armrest and more comfy seats. I intentionally left a bit of extra room as my daughter is still in a booster seat and likes to ride in the middle. I also transfered the seat belts from the old bench so they'd match the truck. Last pic is the final product
Aside from the fact it was dirty it was in good shape. The drinkers side was in really good shape, drivers side had the usual hole but was fixable. I pulled the seat apart and had it professionally cleaned, cost me $50.
Picked up a replacement foam and cover for drivers side bottom for $100. I pulled the bench seat from my truck and did several test fittings.
After taking measurements I got to work. 1/2 x13 bolts, nuts and fender washers were sourced from lowe's. I already had some square tube laying around(more on that in a minute). Holes were drilled in the floor and the new seat was bolted in. I used silicone on the washers and high strength lock tight on the bolts. The final seating arrangement is a bit different from the bench seat, this was expected as the brackets are a bit different. I also had to use square tub on the passenger side of the seat, closest to driver side brackets as those brackets were a bit short and needed to be higher, see attached pics. Overall I'm super pleased, have an armrest and more comfy seats. I intentionally left a bit of extra room as my daughter is still in a booster seat and likes to ride in the middle. I also transfered the seat belts from the old bench so they'd match the truck. Last pic is the final product
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