Using factory sliders to mount bucket seats

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R34SR
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Using factory sliders to mount bucket seats

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First off, I know no one is going to read this because this place is dead...but i was bored and after what a chore this was, i thought id share.

First off let me start by saying, don't do this...its way too much work and effort, cutting, measuring, squaring, leveling, welding, wasting welding gas, drill bits, cutting discs etc.....just pay the $200+ per side from whoever and bolt it in, i chose to do it because people make out like its impossible to properly install bucket seats with factory sliders and retain enough room for a race Helmet so i was just curious if it can be done safely and securely ( those photos arent fully welded in yet). There was alot of modification needed to the brackets that came with my seats, along with modification of the slider release bar mechanism to allow the seat to sit this low without hitting the mechanism when actuated...Sorry i dont have photos of that and dont plan to since i dont recommend anyone do this much work...buy the damn brackets. If you do plan to do this, the number one most important thing to do is after you have the sliders removed from the OEM seat, you must bolt the sliders back in directly to the chassis....THEN weld a piece of Angle steel to both ends to keep it positioned exactly as it is in the car so that you can work on it comfortably outside the car.


BTW these seats are very comfortable and budget friendly. So far pretty happy.
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Re: Using factory sliders to mount bucket seats

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All that work for side mount seats, which is easy to get low in. I applaud your honesty in saying its a waste of time though.

Also, this place is dead. but I saw it.
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Re: Using factory sliders to mount bucket seats

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You say waste of time but if it works well then it is worth it.

I bought a low profile bracket for my corbeau seat and have already had to repair it in 2 places after the sliders got stuck with the seat ALL the way back covering the rear bolts. :doh: So maybe some creative engineering would have been less time total in the end!
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