M1009 Rear Seat Donor to Tired M1008 Bench

[Somemedic]

Can I pull the bottom of the bench out of a 1009 and drop it in my 1008? The ends of the 1008 seat currently in my pick up must ve had an elephant sit on them. The springs dont spring very much. Otherwise i will look for a regular 40/60 out of a surburban or pick up. Just seems that 1009 rear seats didnt see much action and can be procured in prisitine states.

And fwiw whats the top "comfortable" speed for putting 33's on my 1008? 45mph in current form seems tolerable but anything over that sounds risky. I dont need the torque so much but the taller meats would afford me a little more top end.

 

[ragedracer]

I don't have an M1008 handy, but I'm gonna bet that the rear seat from an '09 is considerably narrower. IIRC, the rear seat in my 09 is ~46"

 

[Recovry4x4]

The seat would be much to narrow. I run my stock Oh-8 at 55 regularly.

 

[HAWKMAN]

Doubt you'd get the desired results doing a swap like that, better off just being patient and trying to get the correct seat for your vehical.

 

[niferous]

I have a bench seat out a 1986 Suburban that should fit. I'll even throw in the horse blanket cover. If you pay shipping I'll just give it to you.

 

[Somemedic]

I appreciate the comments gents.

55mph seems like the motor should come running thru the firewall. I'm guessing 33" meats would beb a better fit, look nicer, and give me a higher cruising speed
without trimming, building the axles, or lifting.

I'm sure with the boneyards here in the area I would be able to find the bottom cushion without dropping a gazillion for the shipping. Thankyou for the offer. Maybe I will
take it if nothing comes up in my search.