well i already did the whole expy console swap.. so of course now i end up with bucket seats.. well on longer trips these stock 98 seats become very uncomfortable... that and there is noo bolster support.. in general these stock seats suck.. im lookin for any type of input on what can be done to swap out a nicer set.. and like what kind of car can you get a nice set of seats out of???

 

a lot of the lightning guys cut down the split bench. that could be an option.

 

yea i know.. problem is i havent found any lightning seats on the local CL, not to mention the ones i have found on ebay, havent been less then $400..

 

too bad your so far out. i bought an extra set of seats that i was thinking about putting into my 97. but i would miss my expy console too much. so now i have 2 sets of seats, lol.

 

CRAP!!lol

 

I have a set of buckets with arm rests and a console but no runners. Come out of an 01 S/Cab. Probably be a bit to ship em tho. MSG Me if interested. (They are clothe grey and in ok shape. Minor Wear)

 

i think some might be getting confused a lil bit not sure.. im trying to see if i cant find any other type of vehicle that has some nice comfortable seats that have better support.. i already did the whole cut the bench down to make buckets.. its just the stock f150 seats suck..

 

ahh lol try some caddy seats or lincoln they are nicely padded... Buddy used a set out of 99/2000 Denali that were very comfortable for the long trips. All depends on a persons comfort factor I would assume.

 

yea i was thinking that.. i found a set of 07 vavi seats on CL for like $200.. only problem is they are tan.. my interior is gray.. i know it can be changed but not sure if thats what i want to do ..

 

just go to Carmax and go sit in all the cars

 

To help you narrow down what you want, you may want to consider a few things like -

1) What kind of material are you looking for? Leather or Cloth?

2) What color seat do you want?

3) Are you planning any more interior work, such as painting or dying everything black (that's what I want to do) or whatever other color you can think of? This may also affect the color of seat you want, in order for the color of the seat and interior go well together.

Anybody else have any factors to consider?

 

you need to make sure to measure the length width and height of the seats you find and be sure they will fit where you want them to before you buy them.
here's a pic of a seat swap in a 07 rear. seat brackets had to be made for them to sit on.
the front seats will be swapped out someday with the same kind as the rear but with heated and power options.

 

^^what vehicle did those rear seats come from? They look comfy! Nice install btw

 

thanx for the tips..lol i reaalllly wish my interior was TAN.. but i dont feel like going through the hassle of pulling the dash out for a tan one.. soooo Gray it stays.. the only thing i did to break up all the boring gray was paint the radio bezel and door lock inserts RED to match the outside..

 

If you were in TX, I'd trade out dashes with you...I have the med. parchment interior.