Help me pick off road seats

[bamabaja]

So to point on build I need to decide on seats. As I have noted during my build, I have very little off road experience, so asking experts. I am looking for partial cloth for ventilation, 5 point belt, high back, wide bottom seat that is EB mount adaptable. I have a Mustang with Recaro seats that I don’t find comfortable due to my size, 6’ and 230 lbs. Don’t know if other options, reclining, etc are options I might enjoy. I would like some lumbar support if available. My online research seems to show Beard, Corbeau, and PRP are quality seats. I’m sure there are others. So what have you folks found functional and comfortable? Thanks

 

[Yeller]

I really like my PRP daily drivers. Mine are all vinyl with mud drains. I find them very comfortable. The drains work well, seats don’t hold water so overnight rain showers aren’t an issue. I have back issues and can spend 10 hours on the trail without issues. If interested send me a PM.

 

[SteveL]

Go to the boneyard and find a comfortable set. Can probably get out for under $100 for nice modern seats with all the new creature comforts. Just make sure they sit real low.

 

[okie4570]

Another vote for the PRP.

 

[sprdv1]

I've sat in Steve's PRPs Very comfy

The corbeaus are a great brand

 

[Kalex]

Really like my Corbeau's(Moab). I also enjoy the neoprene covers, but they do not like extended sun exposure. I got them 5 point harness acceptable, but use my lap belt almost always(as I am on pavement most of the time unfortunately). For daily driving the 5 point was a pain to me. Easy to swap them out if needed. Just a thought.

 

[Yeller]

PRP have a very wide choice of fabrics and colors too

 

[bamabaja]

Thanks gents. I had heard 4WD stores had seat display to try out brands and models but not true, at least at Birmingham store. There is a PRP dealer in Murfreesboro TN with some models on the floor. The shop, Wide Open Designs, appears to be cool place to check out, so think I will take a road trip. Im too damn old to be uncomfortable when I can avoid it ! And as a friend says “ if you don't spend it your damn kids will ! “

 

[bamabaja]

Oh yea, any suggestions on the PRP mounting? Used old slider, buy adapter somewhere or fab up bracket ? Thanks

 

[Rustytruck]

If I was 6 foot tall and wanted good seats to be comfortable in a Bronco I wou pm d be rething a whole remount of the seat assembly. I would be dropping the drivers side floor and making new lower seat mounts and moving the seat back for leg room. I would look into fabbing up a new windshield frame flipped upside down to better see out the upper windshield

 

[Yeller]

Thanks gents. I had heard 4WD stores had seat display to try out brands and models but not true, at least at Birmingham store. There is a PRP dealer in Murfreesboro TN with some models on the floor. The shop, Wide Open Designs, appears to be cool place to check out, so think I will take a road trip. Im too damn old to be uncomfortable when I can avoid it ! And as a friend says “ if you don't spend it your damn kids will ! “

I’ve tried reusing the factory assemblies but always wound up building mounts. Part of the comfort for me is getting the seat height down as low as possible. It can be done for most without cutting the floor, I did cut mine but the floors were rusted out and needed replaced. My seats, the sitting position is the same height as the factory floor under the seat.

 

[bamabaja]

Then that’s what I’ll do while still have tub off. Thanks

 

[68ford]

Just be careful on choosing wide seats. If the seat is too wide, you can't center it to the steering column

 

[hyghlndr]

Corbeau Baja XRS are my favorites for aftermarket. Comfortable and recline.

 

[Broncobowsher]

At 6' height turns into an issue. Watch for seats that will keep your butt close to the floor. Many seats want to be on a pedestal.

As for seatbelts you will find 5-point a pain on any daily driver. Most people will eventually just go to a lap belt and be done. Go ahead and put a 3-point belt in. You can overlay a 5-point for when you want to play Ricky Racer, but set the 3-point up for the daily driver usage.

 

[okorangebrnco]

I love my MasterCraft's, but with the price these days and some of their customer service, I would look towards the PRP's. Yeller's seats are quite a bit wider than mine and in some areas more comfortable.

 

[sprdv1]

I love my MasterCraft's, but with the price these days and some of their customer service, I would look towards the PRP's. Yeller's seats are quite a bit wider than mine and in some areas more comfortable.

They definitely can be high doller...

 

[ntsqd]

A crucial part of mounting any of the off-road suspension type seats is to recline the seat so that you spiner is not straight up and down. Your back should naturally lay against the seat back. The reason for this is simple, spinal compression. If your back is laying on the seat then your spinal column isn't as likely to get compressed.