Sunday, July 17, 2011

Third row seat


 I was able to install a folding bench seat in the back of the XJ.  I had to remove the spare tire on the driver's side and I had to remove the gas tank to find the best place to put the seat.  I had to place the seat all the way over the driver's side due to not being able to place the seat mounts over the unibody construction.  This seat uses 2 front mounts and a single center rear latch.  This is a Bestop Trailmax II fold and tumble rear seat designed for CJ7's for flat mount.  Here is a link to the installation instructions on a CJ7: http://www.bestop.com/images/installation_guides/39441.pdf








The front left portion of the seat presses against the wheel well. I had to dent in the wheel well for a better fit.


Close-up of right front seat mount
Right Seat Mount underneath front of gas tank
 (had to remove for this project)



Left front seat mount near rear left wheel well
Close-up of left front seat mount

Rear Latch mount in front of rear bumper

1 comment:

  1. i have the same jeep and 4 small children. i need to get this item fast. good job on the install.

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