• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

Seat Kwestchuns


Weasel

Member
Joined
Jul 27, 2020
Messages
38
Reaction score
9
Points
8
Location
Canada
Vehicle Year
2008
Make / Model
Ford Ranger XL
Transmission
Automatic
I may have mentioned before I picked up some bucket seats for my 08. The seats were from a 2000. Both standard cap. So the 2000 seats will straight bolt into the cab without any problems.

However...

The 2000 has different seat pans. I managed to retrofit the 2008 passenger airbag pressure thingie into the 2000 seat pans, it's a deeper pan but a couple of drilled holes here and there and was able to install it. I've not yet checked to see if it actually works.

The 2008 driver side has electronics, though I've not yet attempted to investigate what they do if I'm able to figure it out at all. A seatbelt sensor seems obvious, but there is more wiring than necessary for that. I'm not sure I see the point of having a sensor for the airbag on the driver's side.

Anyone have any knowledge of what electronics may be there?

Also. The handle for reclining the seat is broken. This isn't urgent. I mean, I can just use visegrips to use the recline. Once in position, I wouldn't use it much and just how much can you store in a regular cab behind the seat anyway? (I'd much prefer to have something other than regular) I've been trying to source a replacement. What would be a good source for seat parts? Perhaps somewhere that has pictures versus crudely drawn diagrams. It didn't have a lumbar knob, but I found a 3D plan for it. If my 3D printer ever arrives, I can print a new one.

The 2000 seat covers use velcro, the 2008 is rings. I thought of using the 2000's seat covers on 2008 seats, perhaps bring the velcro over. They don't quite fit properly though. If it's what I have to do, it's what I have to do. So long as I can get the electronics figured out and the handle situation rectified I'll stick with the 2000 buckets.

I hope that babble makes sense.
 


Dirtman

Former Middleweight Moss Fighting Champion
Joined
May 28, 2018
Messages
19,304
Reaction score
13,326
Points
113
Location
41N 75W
Vehicle Year
2009
Engine Type
2.3 (4 Cylinder)
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Lift
It's up there.
Total Drop
It's down there.
Tire Size
Round.
My credo
I poop in the furnace.
The extra wiring on the drivers side is most likely for the SRS belt tensioner. (The exploding gizmo). On a 2000 it might have been mechanical (not sure) but 2008 definitely has an electrically triggered pyrotechnic device
 

PetroleumJunkie412

Official TRS EV Taunter
Supporting Member
TRS 20th Anniversary
TRS Event Participant
Joined
Oct 31, 2018
Messages
7,826
Reaction score
6,565
Points
113
Location
Dirtman's Basement
Vehicle Year
1988
Make / Model
Ranger
Engine Size
2.9l Trinity
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
My credo
Give 'yer balls a tug. Fight me.

G8orFord

Well-Known Member
RBV's on Boost
Joined
Mar 31, 2019
Messages
814
Reaction score
803
Points
93
Location
FL
Vehicle Year
2001
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0 SOHC S/C
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
0
Total Drop
0
Tire Size
Just the right size to touch the ground.

Weasel

Member
Joined
Jul 27, 2020
Messages
38
Reaction score
9
Points
8
Location
Canada
Vehicle Year
2008
Make / Model
Ford Ranger XL
Transmission
Automatic
So it is otherwise important. I'm going to have to revisit how I'm doing the seats, obviously.

Thanks.

A quick Google shows me that, based on pictures, it is what you say.
 

G8orFord

Well-Known Member
RBV's on Boost
Joined
Mar 31, 2019
Messages
814
Reaction score
803
Points
93
Location
FL
Vehicle Year
2001
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0 SOHC S/C
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
0
Total Drop
0
Tire Size
Just the right size to touch the ground.
Inoperable means your seat belt may not tighten in a collision, making it relatively useless. It will probably also throw a code.
 

Dirtman

Former Middleweight Moss Fighting Champion
Joined
May 28, 2018
Messages
19,304
Reaction score
13,326
Points
113
Location
41N 75W
Vehicle Year
2009
Engine Type
2.3 (4 Cylinder)
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Lift
It's up there.
Total Drop
It's down there.
Tire Size
Round.
My credo
I poop in the furnace.
Yup, it'll throw a code. It should be fairly easy to adapt the 2008 buckles and bits onto the 2000 seats. Never tried it though.
 

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Staff online

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Truck of The Month


Kirby N.
March Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

Follow TRS On Instagram

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top