Brackets to mount bucket seats

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BigTim
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Brackets to mount bucket seats

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The first 2 pics are of the template brackets I cobbled together. I used 2x2 aluminum angle I had laying around. It was stout enough to allow me to test sitting positions. The templates are drivers side, reverse/mirror image for the passenger side

Inboard bracket. It is basically a 2 inch riser, the long side bolts to the floor. I drilled the floor holes to match the factory outboard holes, The next step was to mount the seat for position using the out board brackets. The outboard bracket is a 3.375 rise. Once the seat is positioned like you want it you can then drill the inboard mounting holes. I used a .375 (or 3/8s) on the front inboard mount hole and .4375 (or 7/16s) to allow me to move the seatbelt anchor position out to allow for the console.

Inboard template for the drivers side:

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Outboard drivers side template:

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Above shot of the passenger side brackets mounted:

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Side shot of passenger side brackets mounted:

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I did not post the seat measurement for I assume that each seat has different mounting hole dimensions. Also you may want to mount the seats outboard or inboard more. I can get any other measurements you need, feel free to ask.

I hope this helps if you either copy or improve upon my idea.
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Those look good. :thumright:
I'm guessing you have access to a sheet metal brake?
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Post by BigTim »

I have a brake out at the farm, but it willnot bend anything heavier than about 18ga.

I had a friend that works at a sheetmetal shop do it on their huge brake.
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Post by dotcentral »

Thanks for the pics & info. What gauge metal did you use?
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Post by BigTim »

It is 10, I think 12 would be plenty.
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Images are gone. Can you re-post?
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Re: Brackets to mount bucket seats

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x2 :iagree:
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