Want to change out seats, taking suggestions

[goof's mom]

We bought our 1995 Ranger new and have the bench (seats 3) seat. Problem it's a 5-speed I have never been able to drive because I can't get the seat close enough to depress the clutch all the way.

We'd like change out the bench for a different type of seat ourselves and I'm doing the footwork.

I did see that the 1995 could have manual 60/40 split bench and that bucket seats were optional also.

Tried the Ford site but it keeps referring back to dealerships. Just a quick list of questions I have, maybe someone has some ideas or suggestions on where to find answers.

1) Will the bucket seats work with manual seat set up?
2) Will the 60/40 bench work with the 5-speed?
3) Where do I find the seats?
4) How difficult are they to change?
5) Where do I find a manual or directions on how to change?

Thanks to all in advance.

[RobbieD]

Hi; welcome to the site. I'm almost certain you can change out the bench for either of other seating options. I have a '94 with the 60/40, and the 5 speed isn't a problem at all. A good salvage yard is your best bet, and be sure to get the tracks (mounting brackets) with the seats. I've never done this particular swap myself, but somebody here that has will likely chime in.

[BDAB]

buckets from a GT...... (escort, exp, Mustang.........) Seats are easy to change ..... they rank about a 1 on the difficulty meter and it is a good first time project. I have never done them on a ranger but my Suburban came with buckets and a center console and I wanted a bench seat. took about 2 hours to change it out and thats because I take my time.

[Bill G]

Below is a link to a pretty good article written by Alan D. It gives examples of what cars and trucks to look for.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Seats.html

[FastJake]

Like Robbie said the 60/40 will work fine with the 5-speed. I'm 5' 7" and I have the seat really far forward with no problems. I also like them because of the center console, but if you want buckets you can go that route too.

[Shoeboy]

I was in the same situation a wile ago, I got tired of my bench seat and bland interior. I went from this

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l149/Shoeboyparke/Picture094.jpg

To this...

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l149/Shoeboyparke/Picture168.jpg

In about 4 months, maybe 10 hours of actual work, and thats working slowly, and a few trips to Pick'N'Pull for the seats (from a 1994 Windstar), carpet (From a 1992 Ranger), center console (From a 1992, and 2 1993 Taurus's), overhead unit/rear view mirror (not installed at time of pictrue, and from a 1989 Probe) and then a few trips to Canadian Tire for paint and whatnot. I like how it turned out, and I have no regrets with what I did to it. Theres a few things I'm still working on, but they are only minor. I did that all for about $150 (minus stero, add $150 for the deck, and $550 for speakers, no amps, no subs, nothing else, and its staying that way.) If you need any more information, I'll see if I can help you out (its a 1989 Ranger by the way).

[oldmantruck]

I like the 60/40 split seats, It used to drive me nuts that the drivers side didn't open as far as the passenger, So I removed the little metal bracket between the seat and the seat belt slides and now it moves all the way up to the steering wheel. Anyhow, if you go with 60/40 I recomend the mod.

[cargs]

I got a pair of 2006 Ranger bucket seats and swapped them into my 93. they bolted in perfectly. i swapped the seat belts from the old seats to the new ones. it turned out great. i bought the seats for $300cdn and sold my old 60/40 bench for $120cdn. it is the best interior modification i have made. i will post some pics soon.

[BDAB]

maybe seat like the ones in my Town and Country ......... nice firm comfy seats with support in all the right places........... not wild about the 8 way power but I recently drove to virginia with out back pain...........

[Explorin94]

I went from a 60/40 set up to buckets with a center console from an explorer. Wouldn't change a thing!

[Seabiscuit]

I went from a 60/40 set up to buckets with a center console from an explorer. Wouldn't change a thing!

Any pictures?

[ozzy85]

How well do those GT buckets work if you're a 6-footer? Probably can't lean the seat back too far in a standard cab. I'm considering some kind of swap that would be more for comfort. It doesn't necessarily have to be buckets. My back is kinda screwed up.

[Seabiscuit]

How well do those GT buckets work if you're a 6-footer? Probably can't lean the seat back too far in a standard cab. I'm considering some kind of swap that would be more for comfort. It doesn't necessarily have to be buckets. My back is kinda screwed up.

I would buy on Ebay/Junk Yark 2005/2006 Ranger seats 60/40. They provide more support for the lower back.

http://i9.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/ae/a5/1c6f_2.JPG

Make sure you buy the seats that are square at the top, not round/oval shaped.

[ozzy85]

Nice! Do they fit an '89 OK? Will I need brackets?

[Seabiscuit]

- Probably have to customize brackets - worked fine for me
- What's the diameter between doors?

[ozzy85]

I measured the bench seat itself. Comes in at about 50 in.

[Seabiscuit]

2006 seats are 50 inches total. You should be okay.:drool:

[Explorin94]

Any pictures?

I don't have any that show the fronts. I do have one the shows the center console and drivers seat. Look at the audio forum there are picts there.

[VaGent]

I bought the 6-way power seat bases out of a 1992 Explorer & bolted my bucket seats on to the Explorer tracks & they mounted perfectly with no modifications at all. I ran 2 #10 stranded wires directly from the battery with a inline fuse to power the seats. They worked out great. I also installed the center console out of the same Explorer by using the mounting positions from the Explorer into the Ranger. Best thing I ever did. I also used the "lighted sunvisors" & wired them in along with the Explorer overhead head with the two map lights in it. Being an electrician by trade I had no problems with the wiring.

[jubangy]

I bought the 6-way power seat bases out of a 1992 Explorer & bolted my bucket seats on to the Explorer tracks & they mounted perfectly with no modifications at all. I ran 2 #10 stranded wires directly from the battery with a inline fuse to power the seats. They worked out great. I also installed the center console out of the same Explorer by using the mounting positions from the Explorer into the Ranger. Best thing I ever did. I also used the "lighted sunvisors" & wired them in along with the Explorer overhead head with the two map lights in it. Being an electrician by trade I had no problems with the wiring.
Could you post pics of the seats and console and your overhead head?

[Army]

It took some mauevering and a lot of cussing, but I shoe-horned in a pair of APC racing seats in my '96 standard cab. Custom brackets had to be made, and they ride much higher than the stock seats (due to the thickness of the cushion). The headrests just barely clear the headliner, and there is even less room for the 10" Sony's behind them.....

....but I love'em!!

Totally comfy on long runs, and do provide support when in the curves. I debated a 4-point harness, but concluded that it would be a big pain in the...neck to have to wrap them every time I drive.