Drivers seat replacement suggestions?

theskyking123

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My seat is basically destroyed from 25 years of use (1999 TJ)

In trying to shop online for a new seat, I am running into a mess of controversial opinions. Can someone recommend a good, FIRM replacement seat, that is very easy to install ? (I admit that I am only slightly "handy")

Thanks!
 
PRP daily driver is a nice seat, just unbolt the old seat from the frame, add the PRP brackets and put it back in the car. Assuming you like this type of seat that is.
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OEM factory of any alternative vehicle has always been better then aftermarket in my experience. I dislike the OEM Jeep seats myself and been lookkn

I highly recommend you sit in any seat you are considering BEFORE buying. I have nearly bought Recaro, Corbeau, Sparco and some other seats for various modified vehicles Ive owned .

THANKFULLY got to sit in them and , and realized they were not even close to what I expected. Many in fact, total garbage by comparison. I have always found factory seats even of a different model vehicle to be better

Popular alternative TJ seats in my short research run have been BMW E92s and Hyundai Tiburon seats
 
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theskyking123 said:
My seat is basically destroyed from 25 years of use (1999 TJ)

In trying to shop online for a new seat, I am running into a mess of controversial opinions. Can someone recommend a good, FIRM replacement seat, that is very easy to install ? (I admit that I am only slightly "handy")

Thanks!
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What is destroyed? If the bottom foam has just deteriorated replacement can be had from Summit Racing for under $100. If the material is torn and soiled, buy some good quality seat covers.
 
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CreepinDeth said:
OEM factory of any vehicle has always been better then aftermarket in my experience

I highly recommend you sit in any seat you are considering BEFORE buying. I have nearly bought Recaro, Corbeau, Sparco and some other seats for various modified vehicles Ive owned .

THANKFULLY got to sit in them and , and realized they were not even close to what I expected. Many in fact, total garbage by comparison. I have always found factory seats even of a different model vehicle to be better

Popular alternative TJ seats in my short research run have been BMW E92s and Hyundai Tiburon seats
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My Mastercraft Baja RS seats are far better than OEM. This was very evident when I bought the second TJ and road tripped it from Georgia back to MN, I couldn't wait to be out of those factory seats. Wheeling for day after day they are worth the upgrade.

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I'm really happy w/ my Corbeau Trail Cat Seats. If you get the base from them is a super easy install. I got the seat heater as well an i think it was $1100 for both.
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theskyking123 said:
thanks, so these use the original base and can still be pushed way forward for rear entry?
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Yes they use the original base, I still have functioning sliders and both of my seats tumble forward like they did before. These are a fixed back so I don't get the fold, but I don't need it even with two kids in the back.
 
Foxhound67 said:
Yes they use the original base, I still have functioning sliders and both of my seats tumble forward like they did before. These are a fixed back so I don't get the fold, but I don't need it even with two kids in the back.
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Foxhound67 said:
PRP daily driver is a nice seat, just unbolt the old seat from the frame, add the PRP brackets and put it back in the car. Assuming you like this type of seat that is.
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I live close to PRP and went to their showroom and sat in all the seats. I ended up walking out with an Enduro trek seat.

Only issue is the install instructions are blurry, foxhound did you find any good videos on how to take out a TJ seat?
 
Anyone have tips for loosening the bolts that hold the seat base to the jeep? Tight as hell and awkward location to get leverage
 
theskyking123 said:
Anyone have tips for loosening the bolts that hold the seat base to the jeep? Tight as hell and awkward location to get leverage
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Just takes time. I ripped off those plastic bracket covers. Makes it a hella lot easier but I no longer have a back seat and no one will have a toe caught in the rocker bracket.
 
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