MOBY DICK gets a turn !

[half k cruiser]

So, how did you do the seatbelt connection? I am thinking that is fixed on the actual seat on the original seats.

Funny you should ask. So when I bought these I only paid $100 for the set. Why you ask ? Because they were missing the female seatbelt along with the sliders. Once I got one of the old seats out I popped the female buckle out of it and tried it on the WRX seat. The bolt was same size and thread pitch, I only needed to cut a small tab off of the FZJ buckle and it bolted right up.

 

[2fpower]

That is awesome about the bolt size. I am looking for a set of M3 or e46 BMW seats with integrated seatbelts. Looks shorter than your WRX seats, and next project for me will be topless again, and I don't want pillars to hold up the third point of the seatbelts. If anyone has a lead on a set, let me know.

 

[half k cruiser]

@2fpower those seats look pretty sweet, do they come in grey or tan ? I would like to find a nice set of leather seats, maybe heated even, for my wife's truck. Especially nice would be all that plus some armrests. I guess its going to depend on what they have at that big pick n pull up your way. In fact I think I need to make a trip up there here in the next few weeks.

 

[2fpower]

These seats are power everything, but no seat heaters, I will have to add that. Yes, I have seen tan and grey, and every other color.

If you don't need the integrated seatbelt, just look for m3 or 3 series seats on clist.

Here is my search string.... Ebay prices are higher than clist, (plus shipping) but gives you ideas.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...bmw+-adjuster+-gearbox+-gear+-adjust&_sacat=0

links to some seats, so you can see colors.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/00-06-BMW-E...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ae5e5aa55&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E46-323...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cef63c80c&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E46-SPO...Parts_Accessories&hash=item418ffd33dc&vxp=mtr

 

[FZJ80 in KC]

That is awesome about the bolt size. I am looking for a set of M3 or e46 BMW seats with integrated seatbelts. Looks shorter than your WRX seats, and next project for me will be topless again, and I don't want pillars to hold up the third point of the seatbelts. If anyone has a lead on a set, let me know.View attachment 1044147

In Omaha, 2002 M3 parting out:

FRONT SEAT - BLACK ,LEATHER ,BUCKET SEATS , PRICED AS PAIR: $360

http://lincoln.craigslist.org/ptd/4894526384.html

 

[FZJ80 in KC]

Pic 7 shows the integrated seat w/ seatbelts you are looking for
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ptd/4903999026.html

*edit* that company has a ton of BMW's parting out on C-list as well

 

[FZJ80 in KC]

Think this is the same company as the last post. Z4 seats with the integrated seatbelt

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/ptd/4913709942.html

*Edit* Not sure if Z4 seats would work as standalone's though. They look to lean against the rear of the cab body

 

[2fpower]

I bow to your c list searching....

 

[half k cruiser]

Got these new caster correction plates installed today. Big thanks to @sleeoffroad for such a quality product. I did have the MAF 3'' plates back on the frame, but I couldn't get my Metaltech sliders on with them up there. I think most other sliders work with them though. This is definitely a very well thought out and engineered product. Time to put the old MAF units on the auction block.

 

[half k cruiser]

And now that the caster correction is happening at the other end of the control arm I was able to get these bad boys off my garage floor.....

Thanks to @Mikesta for the well used set of sliders. These things are very stout.

 

[half k cruiser]

Update: I got a good drive in yesterday and this morning to check how the suspension handles with the new caster plates. I'm thinking since these were designed for a 4 in lift and my previous brackets were 3in I may have a little extra caster than previously. In any case the truck didn't seem to want to wander as bad as it usually does. I did notice however that when you brake hard it wants to pull one way or the other. Pretty easy to correct for but a bit of a surprise the first time it happened.

 

[original formula]

Oh yeah, and WRX seats !!!!! View attachment 1035742

What year are those seats? Did it just bolt up to the original seat rails? Thanks.

 

[half k cruiser]

What year are those seats? Did it just bolt up to the original seat rails? Thanks.

They are 2003 model year https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/how-to-install-wrx-seats-sort-of.844555/

 

[half k cruiser]

Well after weeks I finally finished F ing about with my winch and got it installed. Beings that I can't leave well enough alone I completely disassembled, re greased, and waterproofed it as well as waterproofing and adding a breather to the control box. I would love to have the offset Warn fairlead but didn't want to spend the $$$ so I just ground and re drilled the HF fairlead that came with the winch. Went out and spooled the wire earlier.

 

[2fpower]

Question on the waterproofing of the HF winch. Do you advise that we all do this, or did you think that from the factory it had a decent seal?

 

[half k cruiser]

Question on the waterproofing of the HF winch. Do you advise that we all do this, or did you think that from the factory it had a decent seal?

As per the factory manual, " do not submerge your winch under water, if you do it must be taken to a qualified technician to be taken apart, dried, re lubricated and assembled " . So my thought would be no, the seals I saw in there left a lot to be desired. Only time will tell though if this is going to work.

 

[2fpower]

what did you use? silicone sealer?

 

[2fpower]

Oh, and I saw your question on Monsaliner. Be sure to read the thread in paint.

 

[half k cruiser]

what did you use? silicone sealer?

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/hf-badlands-12-k-diy-winch-hack-waterproof-upgrade-mod.848498/ I used 100% silicone

 

[half k cruiser]

Well I couldn't take the fender flares for one more day. Its going to be a while but I will get these holes welded up plus take care of the other body work before Moby gets its new coating.