Seat selection (1 Viewer)

[BamaBleach]

Fixing to build a cage with a seat craddle and I'm looking to buy some seats that won't break the bank. Any suggestions?

Couple cheap options I've found:
EMPI RaceTrim

BUY 2 AND SAVE ON OFF-ROAD RACING SEATS - JCWhitney

Anybody around here ever spent much time in these? I have no experience with riding in supension seats so it's ground zero for me.

Thanks!
phil

 

[GarageRat]

I've got a pair of the Empis, they're very close to the Corbeaus that a friend runs in his rig and seem to be good quality. You can get them direct from EMPI for a decent price, anyone that's into VWs will know the company pretty well.

 

[chicago]

Im keeping an eye out too for some seats that are cheap and durable...
More of a race car seat, Summit has some that are a fake leather type thing with adjustable back and slide rails...theyre around 180 bucks a piece, and Kragen also has some similar for 149 a piece.
The first link you posted are a screamin deal...only bad thing IMO is the lack of adjustability.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Jesus, those EMPI's are nice. Figure out how to mount them on the stock rails and you're golden.

I wonder if the tan is a close match for the factory colors

 

[BamaBleach]

Jesus, those EMPI's are nice. Figure out how to mount them on the stock rails and you're golden.

I wonder if the tan is a close match for the factory colors

Well I'm fixing to find out. After spending sometime reading a couple threads on these seats over on Pirate, I pulled the trigger.

Two of the tan highbacks shipped to my door in Alabama for $275. I didn't feel I could get a better deal on what seems like a quality seat.

From the looks of the pic I think these will match my Paki softtop perfectly. I'll report back when they get here.

 

[chicago]

Well I'm fixing to find out. After spending sometime reading a couple threads on these seats over on Pirate, I pulled the trigger.

Two of the tan highbacks shipped to my door in Alabama for $275. I didn't feel I could get a better deal on what seems like a quality seat.

From the looks of the pic I think these will match my Paki softtop perfectly. I'll report back when they get here.

Nice...Im curious to find out how you like them. That is a GREAT price! Im just a bit leery about fixed position...

 

[BamaBleach]

Nice...Im curious to find out how you like them. That is a GREAT price! Im just a bit leery about fixed position...

You can buy some universal sliders from him as well. They $60 for the pair with free shipping if you order them with the seats. You can also order kit to allow the passenger seat to slip forward.

This weekend I took the sliders off of my current seats and I'm going to try and fab them to work with the new seats. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[GarageRat]

The one thing I forgot is the EMPIs are being clearanced out since they are no longer producing them, hence the great pricing.

 

[BamaBleach]

For anyone that my have been interested, here's some shots of one my seats. I don't see any problems making my sliders work with these seats.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

DAMN. I was just telling myself I didn't need to spend a bunch of money on my truck anymore.

Those seats look great. Are they comfortable to sit in?

 

[BamaBleach]

Are they comfortable to sit in?

I think so. I will say I've never rode in a suspension seat before so I'll throw that disclaimer out there.

There's a fairly large thread over on pirate about these seats and I've yet to read a bad review.

Here's that thread:
Suspension Seat Sale - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board

 

[GLTHFJ60]

With this type of seat, can you use your stock style seat belt or do you have to have a harness?

EDIT: It seems that you can. This jeep owner did it and since our ( 60 series anyway ) seat belts bolt to the body and not the seat frame, it shouldn't be an issue.
http://www.jkowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10695

 

[Eskimo]

Phil, those seats look good!I hope they're of similar build quality should you ever need that..

 

[Mace]

I have a set of the racetrim hibacks with the removeable bottoms. I love mine.

These

Hi-Back Seats With Removable Cushion, Black Vinyl / Black Fabric (Sold as a Pair): VW Parts, Volkswagen Parts, VW Bug Parts, VW Bus Parts

 

[BamaBleach]

They've gotta be better than the early 90's maxima seats I was using.

 

[CruisinGA]

Hard to beat a pair of Corbeau Baja's.

Durable, not too expensive, real comfortable.

PORC

 

[Mace]

I am not a fan of the Corbeau's that you just posted because of the actual seat height. The "headrest" is about perfect height to hit me at the base of my skull. Not a good thing for head support IMHO. If it was a couple of inches higher, I would not complain..

 

[brokenparts]

Hard to beat a pair of Corbeau Baja's.

Durable, not too expensive, real comfortable.

PORC

before you buy from PORC:

PORC Sucks - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board

 

[CruisinGA]

Then go for the Baja Ultra It is taller.

I have a head "pad" on my b-hoop cross that is just above the top of the seat- and right behind my head.

before you buy from PORC:

PORC Sucks - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board

Wasn't aware of that. I have had no problems with them on two seperate occasions, and neither have some of my local wheelin buddies, who have purchase numerous items from them. Both times I dealt with them were after that thread was started.


Apparently I give the worst seat-purchasing advice ever.

 

[Mace]

Then go for the Baja Ultra It is taller.

I have a head "pad" on my b-hoop cross that is just above the top of the seat- and right behind my head.

at only almost double the price..