Modify the back seat of a JK???

[Jackie]

In a perfect world, I'd love to be able to remove the bench from the back of my Jeep and replace it with a single bucket seat making it a 3-seater and allowing for a lot more cargo space. Has anyone seen this done or know if it's possible?

[RidgeRunner]

Yes, it is possible. I've done it on a Toyota Highlander and Land Rover. I'm not in a position to do it now but it can be done. Its just custom work.

If it were me I think I'd get the bucket you want to use and then find a fab shop to mount it. Aftermarket seat belts are available if factory ones wont work with the new seat.

[Popsgarage]

Jackie, check out the Orange Crush build at Rugged Ridge. You could do something similar.

http://ruggedridgeoffroad.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/rear-bucket-seat-mounts-150x150.jpg

[CS79bronco]

You may be able to order a ready-to-bolt-in seat & mount from one of the seat companies. I've seen them in some of the off road magazines in a few different vehicles.

[Jackie]

Thanks guys. Wasn't sure if it would be a good idea or not... I'm going to shop around. The link above clearly shows it can be done - I'm just thinking that may be a newer model Jeep than mine in the photos. The biggest factors would be mounting a secondary hook for the seat base to lock into and then making sure the seat belt still functions properly. I wonder if you could cut the existing bench in half and somehow make it work by adding the necessary hooks in the floor as well as on the cut-side of the bench.

[xaza]

Might be able to find a bench seat that folds in the middle that will work too. Then you have the seat space when not loaded up. Dunno cause that is a pretty narrow seat.

[cfr]

My google-fu is strong today...

Here's a 2-dr (read all of the comments about safety),

http://www.jk-forum.com/jk-write-ups-39/2-door-custom-rear-seat-bucket-replacing-bench-68601/

And a 4-dr,

http://www.jkowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27361

[cfr]

And a full-write up,

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-ups/mastercraft-baja-rs-suspension-seats-jeep-jk-wrangler-installation-write-up

[Jackie]

Thanks Charles! That's exactly what I was thinking about. (Might be a bit pricey for me right now).