I have a 2 door 1988 Jeep Cherokee.
The driver's seat was very uncomfortable as it leaned back at about a 45 degree angle because some of the metal framework that held the seat in a more upright position was broken at the welds. I had to build a wooden brace to hold it up at a reasonable angle so I could drive the vehicle.
I checked out a couple of salvage yards in my area but it seems seats are the first thing to go, so.....
I decided to see if I could swap the front seats, as the passenger seat was in good shape.
To make a long story short, it worked!
I had to swap the bases, but at least I have a comfortable seat to sit in.
Of course, the lever that releases the latch to bend the seat forward is now on the wrong side of the seat, but since neither latch on either seat worked anyway, it's no big loss.
I really don't plan on having any backseat passengers anyway.
Chris
The driver's seat was very uncomfortable as it leaned back at about a 45 degree angle because some of the metal framework that held the seat in a more upright position was broken at the welds. I had to build a wooden brace to hold it up at a reasonable angle so I could drive the vehicle.
I checked out a couple of salvage yards in my area but it seems seats are the first thing to go, so.....
I decided to see if I could swap the front seats, as the passenger seat was in good shape.
To make a long story short, it worked!
I had to swap the bases, but at least I have a comfortable seat to sit in.
Of course, the lever that releases the latch to bend the seat forward is now on the wrong side of the seat, but since neither latch on either seat worked anyway, it's no big loss.
I really don't plan on having any backseat passengers anyway.
Chris
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If your seats material wise are in decent shape just replace the broken parts from a donor seat every pc is replaceable .