Driver seat swap
#1
Driver seat swap
Am wanting to swap out the OEM driver seat for a Swivel Captain Chair, but have not found any information about any mounts that would work.
Has anyone done this?
Any suggestions?
Guess I should have mentioned that the van is the 2002 E350 SD Extended, as I recently heard that 1997 -2002 are basically the same vehicle. That makes me THINK that any of the group should fit.
Thanks -- Santa
Has anyone done this?
Any suggestions?
Guess I should have mentioned that the van is the 2002 E350 SD Extended, as I recently heard that 1997 -2002 are basically the same vehicle. That makes me THINK that any of the group should fit.
Thanks -- Santa
Last edited by VBSanta; 07-09-2017 at 07:27 PM. Reason: Clarification
#2
My 91 E-150 had stock lowback buckets, but was given cloth highback captains chairs with it when I purchased the van. I honestly don't know what year/trim van they came out of, but they were a direct bolt up
#3
I've got the same question...have yu found an answer. Steve
Am wanting to swap out the OEM driver seat for a Swivel Captain Chair, but have not found any information about any mounts that would work.
Has anyone done this?
Any suggestions?
Guess I should have mentioned that the van is the 2002 E350 SD Extended, as I recently heard that 1997 -2002 are basically the same vehicle. That makes me THINK that any of the group should fit.
Thanks -- Santa
Has anyone done this?
Any suggestions?
Guess I should have mentioned that the van is the 2002 E350 SD Extended, as I recently heard that 1997 -2002 are basically the same vehicle. That makes me THINK that any of the group should fit.
Thanks -- Santa
#4
Steve:
Alas, was not able to make any aftermarket swivels work for the driver side.
To produce extra room between the seat and the steering wheel, I basically moved the entire seat base back 2.5 inches. This with the 7 inches of bracket slide made getting in and out much easier.
Alas, was not able to make any aftermarket swivels work for the driver side.
To produce extra room between the seat and the steering wheel, I basically moved the entire seat base back 2.5 inches. This with the 7 inches of bracket slide made getting in and out much easier.
#6
NO.
When I got it, there was no swivel anywhere.
I found 2 pieces of galvanized steel (2" wide x 24" long) at Lowe's.
I removed the 4 Star-bolts that attach the seat to the floor
I drilled a 3/4" hole near the end and measured back 2.5" and drilled another one.
I measured the distance between the holes on each side and drilled the corresponding holes. (MAKE NOTE: The two sides are different.)
I attached the strips to the bracket with lock-nuts, then attached the remaining holes with the Star-bolts.
When I got it, there was no swivel anywhere.
I found 2 pieces of galvanized steel (2" wide x 24" long) at Lowe's.
I removed the 4 Star-bolts that attach the seat to the floor
I drilled a 3/4" hole near the end and measured back 2.5" and drilled another one.
I measured the distance between the holes on each side and drilled the corresponding holes. (MAKE NOTE: The two sides are different.)
I attached the strips to the bracket with lock-nuts, then attached the remaining holes with the Star-bolts.
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