Can the newer TJ seats fit in an older TJ?

[Wind_Danzer]

I really like the look of the newer seats, especally how they feel on the back. I think they are a lot better then the older seats.

Does anyone know if they bolt right into the existing seat brackets? If so, anyone want the older style seats (from a 99) in exchange for the newer ones. :D

[Sedona Jeep School]

The brackets are different as of '03 (or '04?--can't remember).

Anyway, "comfortable" is not a word I would ever apply to the backseat of any TJ. Besides, the new seat latches last about 5 minutes--one of the places DC chose to skimp to save a few $. Half of our '04's don't roll forward anymore--cheap little plastic buttons in the mechanism.

[SavageSun4x4]

Yep, if you get the brackets with them, they just bolt in. Sold my '03 Rubicon seats to a guy with a '97 TJ, he didn't have any problems...

[Wind_Danzer]

So as long as I get the mounting hardware with the seat, then I'm good to go. Alrighty then. :D

[Triple-XJ]

The brackets are different as of '03 (or '04?--can't remember).

Anyway, "comfortable" is not a word I would ever apply to the backseat of any TJ. Besides, the new seat latches last about 5 minutes--one of the places DC chose to skimp to save a few $. Half of our '04's don't roll forward anymore--cheap little plastic buttons in the mechanism.

Nina, are you talking about the REAR SEAT ?

I think Danzer is talking about the FRONT seats and the way they feel on her lower/upper back ?

I dont think Danzer uses her rear seat :D DOH

[AZJeeps TJ&XJ]

Jamie,
Just remember that the 03'+ seats sit about 1" lower then previous years. There a few people that make and sell some seat risers. It's not a big deal for the passenger side, but it does make a difference on the driver side. Before I put in my "seat lift kit" I couldn't see the outer fenders, now I can. But I guess it doesn't help that I am short :o

[Sedona Jeep School]

Nina, are you talking about the REAR SEAT ? I think Danzer is talking about the FRONT seats and the way they feel on her lower/upper back ? I dont think Danzer uses her rear seat :D DOH
Oops--blonde moment--"how they feel on my back" not how the back seat feels. <blush> :o At least there were no unsavory comments about backseats... :D

[OlneyJeeps]

I got a set to fit my 1946 CJ2A (pic in my gallery) :D

[Mad_Medic]

I do know that the '03 is approx 1.5 inches lower than previous. I don't know if it is the bracket or they changed the tub. I had to get seat spacers to see over the dash.

http://buchananworks.com/html/jeep_parts.html

[jeepin_in_az]

Oops--blonde moment--"how they feel on my back" not how the back seat feels. <blush> :o At least there were no unsavory comments about backseats... :D

Looks like Nena gets use out of her back seat!!! :eek: :D

[SavageSun4x4]

Looks like Nena gets use out of her back seat!!! :eek: :D
I guess I could say something like "I'd like to go for a ride with Nena", but I wouldn't say anything like that :eek: