) and the weight & bulk of it, it's not something I want to do often. So that leads to my question..
I will definitely be doing the same thing. Thinking a bench from PRP to match the fronts though. Use pins/bushings with a cotter pin like the factory hinge.ChaseTruck754 wrote:Haven't weighted them, but I know that rear bench is HEAVY! I've always thought it would be cool to make a tube base and have 2 bear/mastercraft/PRP/etc. buckets bolted to it & use the factory brackets/clips to make the thing come out easy. The race seats like that are waaaaay lighter than the factory bench, so even with them not folding down like the factory bench does they should be easier to muscle around to get in and out.
I had always thought buckets, but a bench can squeeze one more person in there if you really need to in an emergency. If I remember right a 42" fits nicely between the wheel wells. If you're still local & want to stop by I've got a 42" bench tucked away here you can look at for size reference.Becks_Bronco wrote:I will definitely be doing the same thing. Thinking a bench from PRP to match the fronts though. Use pins/bushings with a cotter pin like the factory hinge.ChaseTruck754 wrote:Haven't weighted them, but I know that rear bench is HEAVY! I've always thought it would be cool to make a tube base and have 2 bear/mastercraft/PRP/etc. buckets bolted to it & use the factory brackets/clips to make the thing come out easy. The race seats like that are waaaaay lighter than the factory bench, so even with them not folding down like the factory bench does they should be easier to muscle around to get in and out.
Actually, i would love to. Might not be this month, but i'll let you know!!ChaseTruck754 wrote:I had always thought buckets, but a bench can squeeze one more person in there if you really need to in an emergency. If I remember right a 42" fits nicely between the wheel wells. If you're still local & want to stop by I've got a 42" bench tucked away here you can look at for size reference.Becks_Bronco wrote:I will definitely be doing the same thing. Thinking a bench from PRP to match the fronts though. Use pins/bushings with a cotter pin like the factory hinge.ChaseTruck754 wrote:Haven't weighted them, but I know that rear bench is HEAVY! I've always thought it would be cool to make a tube base and have 2 bear/mastercraft/PRP/etc. buckets bolted to it & use the factory brackets/clips to make the thing come out easy. The race seats like that are waaaaay lighter than the factory bench, so even with them not folding down like the factory bench does they should be easier to muscle around to get in and out.
No worries. You know how to find me when you're ready.Becks_Bronco wrote:Actually, i would love to. Might not be this month, but i'll let you know!!
Now that's an idea. What would you do for belts?ChaseTruck754 wrote:Haven't weighted them, but I know that rear bench is HEAVY! I've always thought it would be cool to make a tube base and have 2 bear/mastercraft/PRP/etc. buckets bolted to it & use the factory brackets/clips to make the thing come out easy. The race seats like that are waaaaay lighter than the factory bench, so even with them not folding down like the factory bench does they should be easier to muscle around to get in and out.
I had always thought buckets, but a bench can squeeze one more person in there if you really need to in an emergency. If I remember right a 42" fits nicely between the wheel wells. If you're still local & want to stop by I've got a 42" bench tucked away here you can look at for size reference.[/quote]ChaseTruck754 wrote:
Yes, I agree! Fabbing a mount similar to that but for multiple seats would be ideal. I picked up a couple of recliners from PRP last year and having a matching set would be killer! Used Solos PRO mounts for the front.ChaseTruck754 wrote:The man with all the answers! That is exactly what was thinking but with 2 buckets or a bench. And crazy to know the stock bench weighs that much! The PRP seats are only like 5 lbs each it seems. They feel SOOO light compared to the stock stuff.
Thank you!RyanDS650X wrote:Stock bench is 80lbs.
I made the frame for the 3rd seat and it picks up all the factory holes and uses the factory harware. I use a Crow cam style lap belt in the PRP bucket.
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Factory sliders with angle iron adapters, quick and dirty but retains all the functionality.Boots & Slicks 14 wrote:Thank you!RyanDS650X wrote:Stock bench is 80lbs.
I made the frame for the 3rd seat and it picks up all the factory holes and uses the factory harware. I use a Crow cam style lap belt in the PRP bucket.
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The interior of your rig looks a lot like mine! I got the same grey interior with the rubber floor. Seems your wheel well
sections fit better than mine though..
What slider brackets are those Mastercraft seats you got up front bolted to??
Easy and effective. Removes in under 5 minutes.ChaseTruck754 wrote:Haven't weighted them, but I know that rear bench is HEAVY! I've always thought it would be cool to make a tube base and have 2 bear/mastercraft/PRP/etc. buckets bolted to it & use the factory brackets/clips to make the thing come out easy. The race seats like that are waaaaay lighter than the factory bench, so even with them not folding down like the factory bench does they should be easier to muscle around to get in and out.
