Mastercraft vs PRP seats (pros and cons)
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I like that you can customize seat colors/fabrics with PRP compared to MC.
I’m torn between the MC Baja RS Tactical Recon black or the PRP Enduros. Whatever it ends up being, l’ll use Cordura on the seating surfaces..
I’m torn between the MC Baja RS Tactical Recon black or the PRP Enduros. Whatever it ends up being, l’ll use Cordura on the seating surfaces..
i'd love new seats but the cost is not in the budget right now. i scour the local sales sites daily hoping to snag a pair at a discount. but around here corbeau, braum and sparco are most common.
and it's surprising how many opt for the cheap ass plastic buckets, and then try to sell them for 50$ more than they cost new.
what i do have coming available more often are the suspension seats from the bigger side by sides.
anybody got opinions on or know if those seats might be different than any other or unusable for some reason?
1 might think since these machines are made to go full bore on rough terrain the seats might be one of the better tools they use next to suspension on those machines, no?
there is a single blk n grey PRP GT in PA for 125$.
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and it's surprising how many opt for the cheap ass plastic buckets, and then try to sell them for 50$ more than they cost new.
what i do have coming available more often are the suspension seats from the bigger side by sides.
anybody got opinions on or know if those seats might be different than any other or unusable for some reason?
1 might think since these machines are made to go full bore on rough terrain the seats might be one of the better tools they use next to suspension on those machines, no?
there is a single blk n grey PRP GT in PA for 125$.
example:
I have Mastercraft Baja RS seats. I opted for recliners, heaters and lumbar. I'm really glad I got all those options. These seats do sit higher than the factory seats. My guess is that they support alot better instead of letting you sink into the cushion. I mounted mine in the same elevation as the factory seats. I'm now working on a fix to get them a bit lower. The non-sinking factor results in a higher seating position.
My opinion is the backs on these seats are not tall enough. I'm 5'-11", 180 lbs., average frame size. The very top of the headrest comes to the center of my head. A taller person would not likely have enough coverage to be safe, if that kind of thing is important to you.
These seats are very comfortable for trail and DD use. There's a small side bolster that provides stability but doesn't make it uncomfortable when climbing in and out. My buddy has Corbeau seats and those have much taller bolsters. It almost like climbing in and out of a milk pail.
I went with all black Cordura and really like that material. It's comfortable, doesn't get scalding hot in the sun, very durable and also easy to clean.
I would most certainly buy these same seats again if I had another Jeep.
This is my biggest concern for the Baja RS seat. I didn't see a +2 height option for the back part of the seat/headrest (which is available for PRP's Enduro Recliner), and I'd rather not get Mastercraft'ss adjustable headrest. I'll contact Mastercraft about this.
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I was in same boat and found the PRP enduros pair for $1000 on marketplace, which is still freaking pricey but was a discount from the $1800 invoice and they were the exact style combo I would order.
I seem to remember reading somewhere that Mastercraft does offer a TALL version on their seats. I'm fairly certain they don't advertise this on the website. Definitely give them a call to double check.
Earlier this year I went to the local 4wp store to try some seats, they had MC and Corbeau in the showroom - I really liked the MC Baja, but their seatback is way too low for me. Contacted MC to see if they offer a higher back option/ custom order. They said they previously did, but offer the higher back no longer.
As others have mentioned before, try before you buy (if at all possible.) Even better, try the seats your considering inside a TJ. A seat might feel great in a showroom but then very different inside your Jeep.
I did sit in @Apparition Mastercraft Baja RS seats and they were comfortable. My problem with them is the fixed back seat is at an angle I am not comfortable with as I prefer a more upright position, so I would have to look at a reclining seat. I just need to sit in a few to make up my mind...
the MasterCraft Baja RS is a reclining seat
https://www.mastercraftsafety.com/product_p/seat-baja-rs.htm
MC also makes a seat cover, I have them for both seats for those unexpected rainy trail runs plus when the dog is with me.
I liked em enough when I sat in them to order them... I ordered them in June, and they are still not here though which is quite aggravating.... didn't take them but 24 hours to take my money, 2 months later still no seats.
PRP said that it would take them about six weeks to fulfill an order, so maybe that's just how long it takes in the current landscape. With that said, sorry you don't have them yet. Hang in there!