Small rear seat options

DirtMonkey · Mar 25, 2016

I am looking at making my current project into a 4 seater (out of necessity) Anybody know of a small (like 2 small kids max) seat for a rear seat application? I like the corbeau bench, but at 36" wide and 20" deep, even this is pushing the space confinements. Thanks

Oh, what happened to the search button?? :dunno:

Nevermind, I see it is moved to the and changed...Hmmm

Technician · Mar 25, 2016

Empi kids seat

Technician · Mar 25, 2016

85toyo · Mar 25, 2016

I wonder what an upholstery shop would charge to pad/cover a seat pan if you were to build one yourself? Might be an option if you can't find a bench narrow enough. At that point two kids may not fit in it either :dunno:

paradisepwoffrd · Mar 25, 2016

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You always build something like this: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-4x4-discussion/964154-jeep-flip-fold-seat-suspension-seat.html

You likely need to use a zuk seat, or narrow a jeep bench

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30th6 · Mar 26, 2016

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I got a zuk seat id sell for 50 bucks

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DirtMonkey · Mar 26, 2016

85toyo said:
I wonder what an upholstery shop would charge to pad/cover a seat pan if you were to build one yourself? Might be an option if you can't find a bench narrow enough. At that point two kids may not fit in it either

That's a good idea! The more I look at this, the more I realize there just isn't enough real estate. Its not so much the width but the depth of the seat. The rear coilover mounts are what's causing the conflict. I'm going to draw up some stuff and regroup. I do have another (family) rig, so I dont have to make this a 4 seater, but it would be nice.

paradisepwoffrd said:
You always build something like this: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-4x4-discussion/964154-jeep-flip-fold-seat-suspension-seat.html

You likely need to use a zuk seat, or narrow a jeep bench

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That's pretty cool too. I don't think I've ever seen a factory, rear Zuk seat, anybody have any dimensions on one?

sleepsontoilet · Mar 26, 2016

I put a racetrim in the rear of my Zuk. It isn't all that big and my two boys fit perfectly. It was given to me as it was cut in half to make smaller, I just welded it back together for my use. I wouldn't think it would take much to trim the middle, trim the foam and get it recovered in a smaller width. Being a Zuk I don't have a lot of room either, but the boys fit great.

DirtMonkey · Mar 27, 2016

Sleeps, that's a good looking Zuk. I think I've seen pics of that rig before... looks familiar... I looked at the race trim, looks like the Corbeau is actually narrower at 36".
Again its the depth of the seat causing problems. If I can lean the coilovers forward instead of inward, I think it could work. On a different note, what fuel cell is that? That's a good size and fit for that packaging. I hope to run a 10G or 12G cell. Thanks

sleepsontoilet · Mar 27, 2016

DirtMonkey said:
Sleeps, that's a good looking Zuk. I think I've seen pics of that rig before... looks familiar... I looked at the race trim, looks like the Corbeau is actually narrower at 36".
Again its the depth of the seat causing problems. If I can lean the coilovers forward instead of inward, I think it could work. On a different note, what fuel cell is that? That's a good size and fit for that packaging. I hope to run a 10G or 12G cell. Thanks

8 gallon circle track from Smiley's Racing. They have a 12 gallon that's the same 18x18, but it's a little taller than mine. Thanks for the compliment, I've been trying.

jta · Mar 28, 2016

PRP will do a custom seat for you.

DirtMonkey · Mar 29, 2016

sleepsontoilet said:
8 gallon circle track from Smiley's Racing. They have a 12 gallon that's the same 18x18, but it's a little taller than mine. Thanks for the compliment, I've been trying.

Im familiar with Smileys, I'll check that out. Thanks!