Anyone put a '97 to '03 ford truck bench in thier bumpsides?

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re: Anyone put a '97 to '03 ford truck bench in thier bumpsi

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While I've never tried it, I've heard from those who have that it takes all custom brackets from scratch. It'll work, but not without some fabrication.

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Thanks Kieth, that's exactly the answer I was looking for. If I'm in for a bunch of work fabbing brackets I'd rather put the effort into recovering the stock seat. They fit me better than the new seats anyway.
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97 on up are not a direct fit. Unless you realy like them I would redo your seat.
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Yep, already ordered the recover kit! I just thought the price was right and be willing to do a little extra work to fit it, but not completely fab everything. Just not worth the effort to me. Thanks again.
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re: Anyone put a '97 to '03 ford truck bench in thier bumpsi

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Post some pics when you put the cover on. I'll probably get one soon and have never done any upholstery kits like that, It'll kinda give me an idea what I'm in for. :wink:
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Will do. Been a long time, but I don't remember doing too much swearing the last seat I recovered.
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