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Old 09-08-2003, 12:41 PM
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You could always attempt it yourself---get four 1/4" (minimum thickness) x 2" (wide) x ? (distance to move seat back plus 1") steel plates. Drill 4 holes slightly larger on one end of the plate and drill & tap another 4 holes 10 mm x 1.25 on other side of bracket.

Note: The addittional 1" clearance is to move the drilled locations 1/2" in from edges minimally---increased clearance ups the rigidity.

Make sure you pick up more bolts (4 each 10mm x 1.25 x 30mm [dependent of thickness of plate purchased]), these will be used to fit thru the slightly larger drilled holes and mount to the original locations with the longer bolts. The 4 bolts removed earlier will be used to mount to the brackets drilled & tapped holes.

Added benefit to the mod is the raising of the seat.

Or, take the seat out of the truck and to a metal/welding shop, they should be able to fabricate mounting relocation brackets that move the seat back a few inches. Just ensure you clearly explain what you want.

Hope this insight helps, Good Luck.
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