I pose this question to current owners,and future buyers of the SuperCrew.I'm really close to buying one of these fine trucks,but I'm trying to decide between the 60/40 or Captains chairs for the front seat.I'm pretty comfortable from reading the previous posts as well as looking for myself of the fact that captains chairs mean cupholders in middle of flip down portion of back seat,60/40 mean flip down cupholders located near floor in front seatback.My question to everyone is which option did you choose or will you choose from a comfort,and practicality standpoint? Also does anyone know if the captains chairs extend further out toward your knees? Thanks alot in advance

 

Jeff-
I have had both. And I prefer the front 60/40 bench seat. Don't forget it also has large center armrest with cupholders and compartment. I am 6-4" and the center console takes up some of my comfort zone. The armrest on the bench seat also is much more comfortable than the toothpick armrests on the Capt's chairs. Women passengers like the bench seat, also.

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2001 S'Crew Lariat 4.6L, Black / Harvest Gold trim, running boards, Gibson SS Exhaust, bed rug, tow pkg., lim. slip, 6 cd

 

jeff k,

I've ordered captains chairs partially because I'm getting the 6-Disc changer which I understand is housed in the Center Console like on my old Explorer. This is 10 times more convenient than behind the back seat. It's also what I'm used to coming out of an Explorer.

My father in Law has the 60/40 bench and it's fine, I'm comfortable in both and could probably be happy either way so for me it comes down to the functionality issue and the fact that I don't need a spot for passenger #6.

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On Order 9/26/2000 Priority 10:
2001 Screw 4x4 XLT
Arizona Beige/Wedgewood Blue 2-Tone
Captains Chairs
6 Disc CD Changer
4.6L, 3.55 LSD, Moonroof
Cab Steps, 17" 10 Spoke Wheels
Skid Plates, Trailer Tow Group
Power Drivers Seat
ARE Z Series Cap

As of 11/3/2000, Clean & Unscheduled

 

I went with the 60/40 bench finding the seats more comfortable. The "Captains Seat" arm rests are too short, the center fold down rear seat arm rest in the up position provides an uncomfortable ride for any center back seat passenger. The front seat seemed much more comfortable to me over all. I did like the looks of the "Captain's Seats" but comfort ruled.

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Mtn Mike

 

Captain's chairs, had them on my 95, 97 and Y2K, and my 98 EXPY. Won't buy one with out them. To me they are more comfortable and a better console and cup holders. To each his own.

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2000 F-150, XLT, SPORT 4X4, BRIGHT RED/DARK GRAPHITE, SUPER CAB,
SHORT BED, 5.4L, AUTO, 3:55LS, TOW PACKAGE, HD COOLING/ELECT, SKID PLATES
SPORT CLOTH SIX WAY POWER CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS, CONSOLE, SINGLE CD,
CRUISE,ESOF,REMOTE KEYLESS, FORD SNAPLESS TONNEAU COVER, FORD BEDLINER,
FORD MOLDED SPLASH GUARDS, FORD BODY COLOR CABSTEPS,
MODS: CATCH ALL FRONT MATS, LUND DEFLECTOR, FORD VENT SHADES,
GIBSON SWEPTSIDE CATBACK,
K&N GENII FIPK,
FORD HITCH COVER

NEXT: SUPERCHIP!!

 

When I began looking for my SCrew, I was convinced I wanted the Captain's Chairs. However, upon driving the 60/40, I found it to be a little more comfortable, and I greatly preferred the combo armrest/cupholder/storage bin the 60/40 has. I also got the power drivers seat, which makes it much more comfortable on long drives.

Both are good, but I am very glad I got the 60/40 with power drivers seat.

Either way you are still driving the best looking truck on the road.

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MIKEnTN

2001 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4x4
Toreador Red with Silver Two Tone, Med. Graphite Int., 5.4 V-8, 3.55 Limited Slip, Class III towing, Skid Plates, 17" Alum Wheels, Sliding Rear Window, Remote Keyless Entry, Rhino Liner.

AWESOME Truck!

 

Its gotta be captains chairs.. Hard to get an Expy console in with a bench seat!



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2001 Supercrew, white/silver Lariat, gray leather capt. chairs, 5.4L, Expedition console, wood dash, cobra hood, billet grill, Ford chrome tube steps, Line-X liner, Magnaflow cat-back dual exhaust w/stainless tips, k/n filter, http://hometown.aol.com/washyourcar/supercrew.html

 

I had to have the captians chairs. I just like the way you get a bit more of a wrap around feel from the chair. I also liked the deeper storage you get in the center console.


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2001 F-150 SuperCrew 4x2 lariat – Dark Green with Tan 2 tone, leather captains chairs, Moon roof, sliding rear window, 5.4 V8, 3.55 Limited Slip Axle, Class III Trailer Towing Pkg., Remote Keyless Entry, 6 CD Changer, Ford Cab Steps

 

Just Ordered my truck today )))))
Woop i made the sales man put instock truck with 40/60 seats next to instock truck with captain chairs and tested each ..
truck i wanted wasn`t on a lot anywheres so only way to get the captain chairs was order a built one ..
after my little test captian chairs was only way to go ....i believe the captian chair is a wee bit wider than drivers seat in a 40/60 combo may not be but captian chairs sure felt good so there we have my Canadian 2,cents now if any of u wants to share your truck with me till mine gets built woo hoo

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Ordered 11/8/00
XLT ,supercrew Arizona Beige,Tow Pk,Captain chairs,Bed Liner.
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Nothen` Dirty` Going` On`Here`

 

I am a future buyer also, and have decided to go with the 60/40 bench seats. I like the styling of the captain chairs better, but I don't think they are worth the extra $417. The bench seat will allow me to place my jacket and lunch box close without having to reach over to the pasenger side. One distinct advantage is that if you have a honey, she can get nice and close.

 

Oh and may i add the dealer did the order for my truck with captian chairs for $200 more than i could have bought the 40/60 instock model for i`m full of joy today

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Ordered 11/8/00
XLT ,supercrew Arizona Beige,Tow Pk,Captain chairs,Bed Liner.
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Nothen` Dirty` Going` On`Here`

 

snodgrass,

Go to my page www.geocities.com/scmc75/f150 I have links back to this site on the install and where to get one. The '97-'99 Expy consoles work with teh F-150's but the '00-'01 do not because they are wider and they interfere with the armrests in the F-150. The new Expy's do not armrests.

Here is a link to the install in a SuperCrew. I have instructions on how to install in a SuperCab on my site.
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000509.html

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'98 F-150 XLT SuperCab Flareside, Auto, 4.6L, 4X2, 3.55 LS, 6-CD changer, Moonlight Blue with tan interior, Captains Chairs

Mods[*]Window tint[*]Extang Classic Platinum Tonno[*]Lund Interceptor bug deflector[*]Wizard Superwhite Bulbs[*]Pendaliner bedliner[*]Expedition center console

My F-150 Page

[This message has been edited by BlueFlareside (edited 11-09-2000).]

 

cool,
thanks for the quick reply BlueFlareside, I may end up doing this when my truck finally comes in. Looks simple enough!

 

iambill has the right idea. that's part of owning a truck right?

plus, the ability to put three in the front or our dogs helps.

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2001 SuperCrew, Lariat, DWBlue/Beige, Tow Package, 5.4 Triton V-8, Ltd-slip Diff., Sliding rear window, 6 Cd, and Moonroof. Ordered 07-17-00 and delivered 10-6-00. $200 under invoice from Mike Buckley at Al Bilton Ford in Holly Hill SC (803-496-3150).

 

imabill, as a 17 year old I chose captains chairs, screw havin the honey nice and close on the drive home, that is what the BED is for

;-)

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'97 F-150 XLT Clearcoat Red
4x2
4x4 wheels
Stepside, K&N, bedliner
32inch tires,flowmaster
tint, matching ford sticker
5spd fully loaded, hidden hitch
new spark plugs
Comming soon:
spark plug wires,leveling kit,toolbox,
bed rails,push bar, CB with whiplash,
clear corner lenses,brush guard, blackouts,
edlebrock shocks, hypertech, K&N induction system,KC highlighters,
bed xtender, BOSE audio or infinity gold, disc changer,
side steps, dixie horn, white faaced gauges, and those small fender flares some 4x4's have,
matching boddy color of course, and some of those door guards,ventshade visors, power pulleys, that is all
i can think of right now