01xjMontucky

I've been looking alot at aftermarket seats as my jeep's seats are shot. The driver's side finally broke and creaks when I turn sharply. It bothers me. The passenger is in good shape, but I think I'll replace the two. I moved about 8 hours from home, so comfort is key. I was sold on aftermarket seats, the rugged ridge XHD had me convinced ... then I read reviews and they get horrible marks.

I had talked myself out of a seat swap. However, after looking at the limited choice of adjustable, and affordable, aftermarkets - I could be convinced.

I miss the heater leather I had in my volvo, but want something that's bolt in. I don't want to fab brackets and don't have access to a welder.

I'll be buying these in the next month or so, and if anyone can offer suggestions, I'd appreciate it.

I've done my research and really want some opinions - Especially, if you have aftermarket seats. I've researched them tirelessly and come up empty. I'll start doing my homework on direct swaps and maybe I'll make some progress.

As always -- Thanks, in advance.

Fourtrax

I have a Corbeau Baja seat in mine and love it. It is the most comfortable seat I have ever been in in a Jeep. Only thing better is the seats in my BMW M3.

01xjMontucky

Any pics? They aren't reclinable IIRC, that doesn't bug you?

Power73

The 97+ cherokee limiteds came with heated leather seats

Fourtrax

The Baja's are reclinable that's why I went that route. I will try to get a pic. Currently I only have 1 on the driver side. I got a smokin good deal on it. Just remember you will need either the sliders or the adapter from Corbeau which is another $100 a piece on top of the seat cost. The difference being that the full slider kit keeps you sitting at stock height where as the adapter sit you up about 2 inches higher. I went the adapter route so I could be a little higher for wheeling. I also gained some leg room. I am 5'10" and still have plenty of head room.

Fourtrax

You are correct. Good luck finding a set of those in decent shape.

01xjMontucky

Ok. No xjs in yards near my house. Found a bunch of 99 wj's. They require use of my bracket. Is it the bracket that breaks in xj seats? If so I'll need a new one as I don't have a welder

01xjMontucky

SO...

I am tempted to pull the trigger and drive the hour to grab a set of WJ seats. I need to cycle tranny fluid, anyhow, so the drive will give me the chance to drain my tranny a couple of times.
I will be doing probably 5+ hours homework on this over the next day or so and making the move Thursday, if I can get it sorted.

I'd love input from somebody who has done the swap.

I'm going manual to electric. I will be using my XJ manual slide. That, I understand.

1) I see that I need to keep memory intact if I want to use the power recline function. Does that sound correct?

2) The brackets are a direct, bolt-in, swap. My XJ driver's seat has creaky gangster lean, does that mean I'll need a new XJ bracket?

3) If I can't use the power recline, or adjustment, can I swap in my manual XJ lever?

4) I can't walk through this junk yard, so I must know exactly what I want (and don't want) when I call the guy back. Advice?

Welding is not an option. Yes, I'll do my homework, but I value anyone who has done the swaps opinion.

Please and thanks. After new tires I'm looking for one more quick upgrade as my seat recently broke.

01xjMontucky

not trying to spam my own thread, but a response would be sick. if I accomplish this, I'll be sure to close the thread up with my experience and the end result

I found black leather seats out of an 00 limited for $125. The driver's side needs some repair to the leather, but I'm ok with that. They don't have memory but do have power.

The power assembly is all in the seat base, if I've read correctly.

Is it easily attainable to swap motors and what-not over? I am really struggling to find a Electric power seat swap to manual thread. Been at this for hours. I want to get this done, but can't afford to pull out my seat and not have another going back in. It makes sense that powering the new seat shouldn't be much of an issue. Run a fused power to power and ground it out. My concern is that the seats already need some repair and to be worth it, I want power seats.

Please?

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/wj...-bases-146000/
bolt wj seat base to floor

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/wj-seats-xj-126599/
wiring wj seat swap

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/gr...-95-xjs-69296/
end result and 60/40 install details

Lowrange2

There should only be 2 wires going to the seat. You'll just need to run switched power to it.

If your Jeep is 97+ then they'll bolt right up...

01xjMontucky

I just pulled the trigger. Going to pick them up. I'll pull out my passenger seat and do it first. I'll pick up a 12v battery, as well. That way I can test the power functions out and try to wrap my mind around this conundrum. Will post pics and updates for those as unknowledgeable as myself.

SeriousOffroad

I have not seen any of these Horrible Reviews you mentioned. Links please?


Keep in mind that you're calibrated butt is completely different than someone else's calibrated butt. Comfort is a very subjective thing. You may prefer a super firm seat, your neighbor down the street may want something extremely soft and plush.

Seats will soften over time with usage too.

01xjMontucky

I just read on long road trips they are no bueno. Would never insult you or the products you offer. You're an asset to the board, afterall....

Here's what I grabbed. Doing passenger side first

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After tax for two. Drivers seat needs some love, but oh well

Wonka1981

were the 97+ XJ sports prewired for the electric heated seats? I may have come across some, but I will need them to be able to adjust.

If they arent wired, is it easy to run power from somewhere else?

SeriousOffroad

Sorry if I sounded all butt-hurt (LoLz)...I wasn't bothered by your comments in the least.