replace rear Bench seat for split fold?

**4range** · 14th March 2011, 07:37 AM

Hi folks,

I am wondering if anyone has replaced the rear Bench seat for 60/40 split folds?

I have an 88 classic (previously a VM diesel) that has a rear bench seat.

I am thinking that I would like to upgrade the rear seat to a 60/40 split fold.

I have not yet looked too closely at what might need to be done, but suspect that the (latching?) brackets on either side may need to be replaced.

Does anyone know if this is a relatively straight forward job, or are there hidden complications?

By the way, I did search & found plenty on front seat alterations, but nothing on the rear seats!

any help greatly appreciated.

**4range** · 16th March 2011, 12:10 PM

well it seems like no one has done this before, so does that mean I have to post up my (assumed) success in the projects section?

By the way, does any one know what a rear 60/40 would weigh?

heres hoping ........

**bee utey** · 16th March 2011, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by 4range

well it seems like no one has done this before, so does that mean I have to post up my (assumed) success in the projects section?

By the way, does any one know what a rear 60/40 would weigh?

heres hoping ........

Disco 1 or 2 rear seats would be my choice. Not very heavy. You will need engineer's approval for the mountings though.

**Bradtot** · 16th March 2011, 09:07 PM

I thought all vogues have 60/40 splits?
Well Mine does Jan 89 model.
I have heard of others who have just bolted them in from a donor vehicle.
the bolt holes are all the same from memory
Brad

**400HPONGAS** · 16th March 2011, 10:05 PM

Just get the one out of the 88 -hi-line (88 was a hi-line vouge came out in 89 )RRC it will fit straight in , just got to drill a couple of extra holes for the extra center mounts .see my photo of mine on your other post

**Scouse** · 17th March 2011, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by 4range

I have not yet looked too closely at what might need to be done, but suspect that the (latching?) brackets on either side may need to be replaced.

It might be better to compare another car side to side with yours. That way you know exactly what you need to do the job.

My RRC lives near Liverpool if you're out that way at all.

**4range** · 17th March 2011, 08:33 AM

Thanks for the responses.

400HPONGAS - I cant see any photo in my other post: - dont know if that's 'cause I'm at work & there is some restrictions - I'll check when I get Home.

Bradtot - I believe the VM was in essence, a (relative) poverty Pack, hence the rear bench.

Scouse - thanks for the offer, I will probably end up at the wreckers to pry the various bits off a Highline or similiar.

I hope it all comes together without any drama - I will post up results.

**400HPONGAS** · 18th March 2011, 08:11 AM

How about the post titled "what does it weigh? " ?? in the Technical area

**happykid55** · 18th March 2011, 11:43 AM

Land vehicle spares are at warragamba which is a bit out of the way but they have a lot of rrc stuff there, maybe give them a call I've sourced a lot of parts from there.

**4range** · 18th March 2011, 05:13 PM

"How about the post titled "what does it weigh? " ?? in the Technical area "

That's what I was referring to:- cant see anything there, when i look at it from work.

I dont know why that is - I'll look again tonight when I get home (I could not get on last night)

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