I'd like to see what upgraded seat projects you guys have done. I'm considering upgrading my factory seats with something out of a 99-06 Chevy truck/Tahoe/Burb. I'd like to hear from you guys and see some pictures if possible. 
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Replace K5 Seats- Newer Seats- Pics Please...
- Thread starter PWagon
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You don't venture to the "tech articles" section do you? 
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=267326
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=267326
3MAX
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Search for threads under my user name. I did a write up with pics a while back. Would post a link but I'm on my phone.
3MAX
1/2 ton status
PM'd ya.
89yimmiJ
1/2 ton status
I put seats in out of a 2006 Silverado. I chose these seats for a variety of reasons:
*I wanted the integrated seatbelts as i thought it was a cleaner set-up plus I was/am doing a interior color change.
*They had a built-in armrest. Console side only.
*thought they would be comfy
*late model fabric easily obtainable to reupholster rear seat to match
Drawbacks and things to consider:
*they are wider than stock. This was only an issue because i have the widest console from Tuffy. If i had to do it again, i would get the size down.
*they are deep. I had space under the factory seats for a small tuffy box, i lost that space.
*they are deep #2. There wasn't much room to fab brackets like i would like. I had to weld directly to the new seat frame to create brackets that would bolt to the factory 4 holes. I did add two more bolts for for peace of mind to compensate for the integral seatbelt.
*i wanted dual armrests but could't find any without buil in air bags
*while they fold forward somewhat, they don't slide forward on pass which makes rear seat ingress and egress difficult.
I think for a trail vehicle, i would probably choose a mastercraft seat, especially since they now, i believe, have some reclining models. I try and use my truck for camping and trips where i felt a comfortable seat would be paramount.
*I wanted the integrated seatbelts as i thought it was a cleaner set-up plus I was/am doing a interior color change.
*They had a built-in armrest. Console side only.
*thought they would be comfy
*late model fabric easily obtainable to reupholster rear seat to match
Drawbacks and things to consider:
*they are wider than stock. This was only an issue because i have the widest console from Tuffy. If i had to do it again, i would get the size down.
*they are deep. I had space under the factory seats for a small tuffy box, i lost that space.
*they are deep #2. There wasn't much room to fab brackets like i would like. I had to weld directly to the new seat frame to create brackets that would bolt to the factory 4 holes. I did add two more bolts for for peace of mind to compensate for the integral seatbelt.
*i wanted dual armrests but could't find any without buil in air bags
*while they fold forward somewhat, they don't slide forward on pass which makes rear seat ingress and egress difficult.
I think for a trail vehicle, i would probably choose a mastercraft seat, especially since they now, i believe, have some reclining models. I try and use my truck for camping and trips where i felt a comfortable seat would be paramount.
