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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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Different Seats

Looking for replacement seats in a 91.5 D250. Whats available? Was hoping Captan Chairs from like a Ramcharger. Anybody done this?
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Factory buckets from a 1st gen or a Ramcharger are very comfy and hold you in the seat good with the big bolsters on the sides...

If you are short you can swap in a set of 94+ 2nd gen dodge seats...but they put you up alot higher.

Seats out of a 96 into the 93 . used stock 96 mounts.





Look past my kitty and you'll notice how high they sit, but VERY comfy
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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If you're tall it won't work though. They are too far forward. Been there, done that. lol
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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yea hence the reason i said if you're short...I'm 5"10 and its a perfect fit
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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Would Ramcharger or early 90's 1/2 ton seats be a direct bolt-in? I've been wanting to do this with mine as well.
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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If you're tall it won't work though. They are too far forward. Been there, done that. lol
unless you can fab your own brackets
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 93 12v
Would Ramcharger or early 90's 1/2 ton seats be a direct bolt-in? I've been wanting to do this with mine as well.
THey would fit the floor, but you'd have to drill the inside holes (for buckets)

also have to drill the holes for the console
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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I used a set of mid seats from a dodge grand caravan.They are not just a bolt in job.I had to use a set of back and forth seat tracks from a 1986 lebaron,as well as cut the original mounts from the caravan seats.Way too tall.measure,cut,weld.It was a bit of work,but I picked up the seats at a local junk yard for 20 bucks each.had the lebaron in the back yard.
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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i put late 80s ramcharger seats in my truck. works pretty well. have to drill out the inner holes though. and drill the bolts for the center concil.
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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Thanks for all the info. Will be very helpful. Thanks again
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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Hey 1bad93 those 80's Ramcharger seats look xactly like my original '93 club cab seats, fabric pattern and color. I wonder how many years they used that material and if it can be purchased to cover a rear bench to match?
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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Just find a 91-93 super LE cloth bench seat... put it in the rear of your crewcab..

that upholstery in the pickups started in 91, idk about ramchargers.
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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That's what I want to do, the problem is first finding a decent bench and then finding one the right color! I'm a long ways off from needing an interior but I am looking every time I go to a yard. Quite a few years ago, I ordered one of those center jumpseat/console for the front and they matched the upholstery - but they ran the pattern in the wrong direction!

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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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The same seats came in Ram Vans until 2000. They all have the same issue of breaking down on the outside. They sure are comfortable before they break down. If they held up I would put a set in my 06.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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I'm gonna keep an eye out for another drivers side. Probably a good idea to try not to plant full weight on that edge and do the turn and slide, I'll see how that works next time I drive it! They are one of the most comfortable seats I've ever had - especially for a Mopar.
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