M1009 Blazer Seats in CUCV Truck?

[Sharecropper]

My M1028 has been fully restored, including the bench seat. However after 2 back surgeries and 2 hip replacements, the factory seat just ain't comfortable anymore. It seems I am riding too high and too far forward and too close to the steering wheel.

Just curious, has anybody retrofit the M1009 bucket seats into a CUCV truck? Just from observation, it appears the seats would provide more room because they are not as thick as the truck bench seat. I realize there would probably be some fabrication involved, however it would indeed be worth it to get a little more room.

Thanks in advance for all comments.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I'm not sure that's a worthwhile swap or not. I don't think the seats themselves are very comfortable. Why not get a suspension seat from master craft or prp? They're very comfortable even on long drives.

 

[Sharecropper]

I'm not sure that's a worthwhile swap or not. I don't think the seats themselves are very comfortable. Why not get a suspension seat from master craft or prp? They're very comfortable even on long drives.

Thanks for your post. Can you provide more information or links to those seats? I've got to do something.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Most mid 80s bucket seats share most parts including the hinge for reclining. Should you endeavor to use the Oh-9 seat, the recline hinge is a must to adjust the back. As for framing them to fit, easiest is to build a box frame on the existing seat slides and.mount the seats on that. Search ebay for military seats. There are a few nice selections on there.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Thanks for your post. Can you provide more information or links to those seats? I've got to do something.

they have a few designs but here's the original. http://www.mastercraftsafety.com/performance-seats/recreational-seats/original.html

Prp has a daily driver series with slightly less bolstering to make entry and exit easier and a recline feature. http://www.prpseats.com/product-category/seats/daily-driver-series/