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Which other makes and models have seats that will fit a 1978 CJ5?

Discussion in 'CJ' started by rodcj5nc, Jun 13, 2019.

  1. Jun 13, 2019 at 6:15 AM
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    rodcj5nc

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    seats help: someone knows what other makes and models will fit a 1978 cj5? i dont feel comfortable in the original seats.
    Also do you know the 1978 spice color code? can i get paint that color to match dashboard?
     
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  2. Jun 13, 2019 at 3:21 PM
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    Jim Beam

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    You could look at getting your oem seats reupholstered. One issue guys have with the CJ5 is fitting comfortably into the thing, especially if they are on to large or tall side. This requires moving the seats back by modifying the wheel wells. Aftermarket seats set taller with more padding making leg and belly clearance making it tight with the oem steering wheel and you will sit taller in the vehicle. Many aftermarket seats are quite comfortable but larger than the oem seats. Bestop makes a replacement set of risers that are about an inch or so lower than stock height making aftermarket seats fit better, some guys make their own risers for aftermarket seats. Popular brands that I know of are Corbeau, Smittybuilt, and Bestop. I got a set of Bestop Trail Max II and had issues with setting taller and too far forward. I installed a smaller steering wheel, Bestop risers without the seat adjusters and drilled new holes in the risers to fit. They are quite comfortable, but were not simple bolt in fit. I am 6' tall and have a CJ7
     
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  3. Jun 14, 2019 at 6:12 AM
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    Prerunner1982

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  4. Feb 27, 2020 at 8:33 AM
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    I took a set of CJ7 high back buckets from Ebay and had them re-upholstered. It was less to go that route then it was to buy after market seats - not to mention the aformentioned heigth difference on the aftermarket seats. The CJ7 seats were a nice upgrade to the old low back CJ5 seats and fit perfectly.
     
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  5. Jul 2, 2020 at 2:45 PM
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  6. Jul 2, 2020 at 2:46 PM
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    Eyy-sp12

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    1. I have the Levi's edition and I have all the buttons . The seats need reu
     
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  7. Jul 2, 2020 at 2:48 PM
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    Eyy-sp12

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    Sorry messed up and it send it accidentally. Anyway I have the Levi's seats . I have all the buttons. Seats need to be reupholstered. Do you know anyone are any company that is good . Also dont break the bank.
     
    Eyy-sp12, Jul 2, 2020
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