HMMWV or A3 seat on a A2 Spring Driver base

[skinnyR1]

So I just drove my M35a2 250 miles to drop it off at its destination. 6 hours in the saddle. During the last hour or two of the drive, my thoughts were primarily clouded with ways to make the truck more comfortable.

The springer seat isn't horrible really, but it also is not what I would call comfortable. I equate it to driving a truck from a park bench. I'd like to keep the springer base, and put a HMMWV or A3 seat right on it. Has anyone done this, and can report back on improved comfort level or space to move around?

I'd like to put one of these right on the spring base....





I would also like to cut the spring, so it drops the seat down an inch or so, so I am not staring at the wiper motor the whole time.

 

[dawico]

I have nothing to add besides the fact that I feel for you on the height issue. I have my wiper motor assembly memorized and a kink in my neck from trying to see stoplights.

 

[skinnyR1]

I did flip the wiper motors over, so they sit up higher than the glass. It did help some. But dropping the seat down an inch or two will probably do wonders.

 

[clinto]

I am about to do it-I have a complete M44A3 drivers seat in mine and I really like it. I moved the spring ride over to the passenger side and I am about to replace it with an A3 seat on the spring ride base.

Will have to build a sub-mount to adapt the A3/HMMWV seat to the spring ride base tracks.

Will post pics when I have it done.

 

[MWMULES]

I did this on mine awhile back and besides putting 11X20's on it was the best mod I have done. The truck no longer leaves me bowed-up on long drives. I used the HMMWV driver seat and mount on drivers side and mounted the commanders seat on a springer base on Pass side. #21 The HMMWV drivers base is not a springer but as a lot of adjustment, up & down fore & aft, started with the springer base on driver side but like the ride better with HMMWV base so moved it to pass side as shown.


http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?87764-Hmmwv-drivers-seat-mod/page3

 

[country]

(HM-131) Seat, Rear Passenger and Driver Front Positions NSN 2540-01-436-4175, PN 12446712-3. NOS. $290 each May fit Commander Position with Modification.



http://www.easternsurplus.net/images/HMMWV/HM-131.jpg

http://www.easternsurplus.net/images/HMMWV/HM-131A.jpg

http://www.easternsurplus.net/images/HMMWV/HM-131B.jpg


www.easternsurplus.net

Dave
855-332-0500

 

[MtnSnow]

I put a basic bostrom seat on my spring base and enjoy it so much more than the stock setup (I still have the forward & back movement as I was able to use the sliders from the springer base so the wifey can scoot the seat up as needed)
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=523668&d=1414275573

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...of-The-Beast&p=1622145&viewfull=1#post1622145

 

[welldigger]

I have 2 m35a3 drivers seats and suspension bases in my truck. Looooove them. Actually the seats are hmmwv seats on A3 bases. Best I can tell a3 seats and hmmwv seats are identical. The hmmwv seats bolted right to the a3 bases.

 

[peashooter]

Regarding the height: I replaced the coil spring in my springer base with an airbag so I can adjust the height by changing air pressure.

 

[skinnyR1]

Alright, thanks everyone. After searching the threads and reading what is posted, I am going to go with an A3 seat on the spring base. I will try out the air bag in place of the spring as well, that looks like a cool idea.

 

[jake1086]

I love my hmmwv seats, miles better than stock and now my passenger doesnt complain since I replaced the bench as well.