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Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Garrett Pirkey, Jan 7, 2021.

  1. Garrett Pirkey

    Garrett Pirkey Member

    77 CJ5 4 spd

    Guys I recently installed Beststop Trail Max 2 seats in my 77 Cj5. I used the stock bracket and slider. The seat sits a lot higher and closer than before. I don’t see that it can be slid back any farther.

    has anyone had this issue?

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/KpMczJXTamvaZM5c7
     
    Garrett Pirkey, Jan 7, 2021
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  2. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    A search for "wheelhouse notch" is in order, methinks.
     
    Boyink, Jan 7, 2021
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  3. Bigdaddy13

    Bigdaddy13 Member


    Hey Garrett, very common response to both the bestop seats and the smittybilt seats. They seat you completely differently than stock seats.
    My smitty’s are uber comfy but seat much higher.
     
    Bigdaddy13, Jan 7, 2021
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  4. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I like my smitty low backs a lot, built a custom mount to get them down as low as possible.

    Any new seat will seem "higher" than the OEM unit did after 50 years of butt abuse.
     
    Last edited: Jan 8, 2021
    PeteL, Jan 7, 2021
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  5. zila

    zila I throw poop

    Same ones I installed in my 75 CJ. Yes they are not quite the same as OEM. I all ready had the notch, but I had to modify my seat frame.
     
    zila, Jan 7, 2021
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