I need to replace the seat mounting assemblies on my 86 CJ. It has
stock seats and the mounts are worn out. I have found all sorts of
prices from different manufacturers.

My question is this: Has anyone found something they can recommend?

Thanks in advance, Bruce

 

I used a bestop seat bracket. Works like the original. I had a home built
one for years but now my kids are older I wanted to be able to flip the seat
forward so they can get in easier, otherwise, I'd have kept the fixed units
I made.

--
Rich Harris
1986 CJ7 4.0l head w/MOPAR MPFI, Tom Woods driveshaft, 4:10 w/Detroits F/R,
33" BFG MT's, Rubicon Express springs, ProComp MX6 shocks, revolver
shackles, and a couple more fun tricks.
"Highcountry" <highcountry2000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> I need to replace the seat mounting assemblies on my 86 CJ. It has
> stock seats and the mounts are worn out. I have found all sorts of
> prices from different manufacturers.
>
> My question is this: Has anyone found something they can recommend?
>
> Thanks in advance, Bruce
>

 

I used a bestop seat bracket. Works like the original. I had a home built
one for years but now my kids are older I wanted to be able to flip the seat
forward so they can get in easier, otherwise, I'd have kept the fixed units
I made.

--
Rich Harris
1986 CJ7 4.0l head w/MOPAR MPFI, Tom Woods driveshaft, 4:10 w/Detroits F/R,
33" BFG MT's, Rubicon Express springs, ProComp MX6 shocks, revolver
shackles, and a couple more fun tricks.
"Highcountry" <highcountry2000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1171117458.392649.176110@m58g2000cwm.googlegr oups.com...
>
> I need to replace the seat mounting assemblies on my 86 CJ. It has
> stock seats and the mounts are worn out. I have found all sorts of
> prices from different manufacturers.
>
> My question is this: Has anyone found something they can recommend?
>
> Thanks in advance, Bruce
>

 

I used a bestop seat bracket. Works like the original. I had a home built
one for years but now my kids are older I wanted to be able to flip the seat
forward so they can get in easier, otherwise, I'd have kept the fixed units
I made.

--
Rich Harris
1986 CJ7 4.0l head w/MOPAR MPFI, Tom Woods driveshaft, 4:10 w/Detroits F/R,
33" BFG MT's, Rubicon Express springs, ProComp MX6 shocks, revolver
shackles, and a couple more fun tricks.
"Highcountry" <highcountry2000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1171117458.392649.176110@m58g2000cwm.googlegr oups.com...
>
> I need to replace the seat mounting assemblies on my 86 CJ. It has
> stock seats and the mounts are worn out. I have found all sorts of
> prices from different manufacturers.
>
> My question is this: Has anyone found something they can recommend?
>
> Thanks in advance, Bruce
>

 

I used a bestop seat bracket. Works like the original. I had a home built
one for years but now my kids are older I wanted to be able to flip the seat
forward so they can get in easier, otherwise, I'd have kept the fixed units
I made.

--
Rich Harris
1986 CJ7 4.0l head w/MOPAR MPFI, Tom Woods driveshaft, 4:10 w/Detroits F/R,
33" BFG MT's, Rubicon Express springs, ProComp MX6 shocks, revolver
shackles, and a couple more fun tricks.
"Highcountry" <highcountry2000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1171117458.392649.176110@m58g2000cwm.googlegr oups.com...
>
> I need to replace the seat mounting assemblies on my 86 CJ. It has
> stock seats and the mounts are worn out. I have found all sorts of
> prices from different manufacturers.
>
> My question is this: Has anyone found something they can recommend?
>
> Thanks in advance, Bruce
>

 

Highcountry wrote:
> I need to replace the seat mounting assemblies on my 86 CJ. It has
> stock seats and the mounts are worn out. I have found all sorts of
> prices from different manufacturers.
>
> My question is this: Has anyone found something they can recommend?
>
> Thanks in advance, Bruce
>



Unless you're in an absolutely desperate situation I'd recommend ebay.
Stock seat brackets are fairly common and relatively cheap. Damn sight
cheaper than aftermarket.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JEEP-...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Seat-...spagenameZWDVW


That search was for "cj seat brackets". Modifying the search may yield
other results. Good luck.

 

Highcountry wrote:
> I need to replace the seat mounting assemblies on my 86 CJ. It has
> stock seats and the mounts are worn out. I have found all sorts of
> prices from different manufacturers.
>
> My question is this: Has anyone found something they can recommend?
>
> Thanks in advance, Bruce
>



Unless you're in an absolutely desperate situation I'd recommend ebay.
Stock seat brackets are fairly common and relatively cheap. Damn sight
cheaper than aftermarket.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JEEP-...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Seat-...spagenameZWDVW


That search was for "cj seat brackets". Modifying the search may yield
other results. Good luck.

 

Highcountry wrote:
> I need to replace the seat mounting assemblies on my 86 CJ. It has
> stock seats and the mounts are worn out. I have found all sorts of
> prices from different manufacturers.
>
> My question is this: Has anyone found something they can recommend?
>
> Thanks in advance, Bruce
>



Unless you're in an absolutely desperate situation I'd recommend ebay.
Stock seat brackets are fairly common and relatively cheap. Damn sight
cheaper than aftermarket.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JEEP-...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Seat-...spagenameZWDVW


That search was for "cj seat brackets". Modifying the search may yield
other results. Good luck.

 

Highcountry wrote:
> I need to replace the seat mounting assemblies on my 86 CJ. It has
> stock seats and the mounts are worn out. I have found all sorts of
> prices from different manufacturers.
>
> My question is this: Has anyone found something they can recommend?
>
> Thanks in advance, Bruce
>



Unless you're in an absolutely desperate situation I'd recommend ebay.
Stock seat brackets are fairly common and relatively cheap. Damn sight
cheaper than aftermarket.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JEEP-...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Seat-...spagenameZWDVW


That search was for "cj seat brackets". Modifying the search may yield
other results. Good luck.

 

I saw those Bestop versions, goodness they are expensive but would
most likely be as good or better than the originals! I also saw some
offered by Omix-Ada which were less expensive. However, not being
able to actually inspect them in person I am wary of buying something
useless!

Mine old ones look brand new, but the pivot points are wallowed out
which lets the seat wobble around too much for my taste. I would be
paranoid of buying used ones, because when I removed mine from the
Jeep they appeared to be ok. It takes the weight of the passenger
and seat to show up the worn pivots!

Thanks for the advice folks, Bruce