How many DC's with front bench seat

[chinaloy]

I am considering trading up from my '01 Ac. but I would like to retain seating for six.
How many such animals exist? Every DC I see for sale has the front center console and captain seats.

Additionally, does the front armrest fold down into a console? like in the AC's

[integraGSR]

when i was searching, i was also looking at bench seats to have been able to seat 6. but with the bench seats, you get NO options. no fender flares, no fog lights, can't adjust the drivers seat. so i ended up getting captain seats. once in awhile though i will see one with bench seats and has all the other options. i guess it's rare to have bench with options.

[teraflx623]

Originally Posted by integraGSR

when i was searching, i was also looking at bench seats to have been able to seat 6. but with the bench seats, you get NO options. no fender flares, no fog lights, can't adjust the drivers seat. so i ended up getting captain seats. once in awhile though i will see one with bench seats and has all the other options. i guess it's rare to have bench with options.

My dad has a 2005 DC with the bench seat up front, fender flares, fog lights, trd, JBL, and the front seat adjusts leaning and front/back. Maybe he has a rare one.

[chinaloy]

teraflx,
does you dad's seats have the fold down center armrest with storage?

The quest begins,

[teraflx623]

Originally Posted by chinaloy

teraflx,
does you dad's seats have the fold down center armrest with storage?

The quest begins,

Part of the center folds down with a small storage space but its not like the AC though. When the AC's is folded down it almost gives the illusion of it being a bucket seat truck. When the DC's is folded down it still is a full bench seat. Here, I just snapped some pics of my dads so you can get an idea...

[chinaloy]

Great. thanks for the pictures.
the console looks to be the same size as the AC, but I see the console does not become the center seatback.

Now can you point me to where I can find one for sale.

[teraflx623]

Originally Posted by chinaloy

Great. thanks for the pictures.
the console looks to be the same size as the AC, but I see the console does not become the center seatback.

Now can you point me to where I can find one for sale.

Its actually shorter, Id say about 3 inches shorter total. I know its hard to tell in the pics but it is. Now finding one may not to the easiest. I actually searched on ebay today at every DC and didnt see a single one with the bench seat. If you were closeer You could just come swap with my dad, he actually wanted bench seats but got such a good deal on this one.

[integraGSR]

Originally Posted by teraflx623

My dad has a 2005 DC with the bench seat up front, fender flares, fog lights, trd, JBL, and the front seat adjusts leaning and front/back. Maybe he has a rare one.

wow, just what i wanted, but in red or blue! man i guess i'm just very picky! but i just noticed that your dad's truck bench cannot be adjusted up or down. on our captain chairs, we have an option to adjust the chairs up and down.

[teraflx623]

Originally Posted by integraGSR

wow, just what i wanted, but in red or blue! man i guess i'm just very picky! but i just noticed that your dad's truck bench cannot be adjusted up or down. on our captain chairs, we have an option to adjust the chairs up and down.

Ya not up or down, just front/back and incline. I personally like the buckets better, I feel his bench restricts me getting to the backseat so much.

[tigerfan]

Originally Posted by chinaloy

Great. thanks for the pictures.
the console looks to be the same size as the AC, but I see the console does not become the center seatback.

Now can you point me to where I can find one for sale.

I was looking around CarMax online the other night and saw a bench seat DC. First one I had ever seen matter of fact. I think it was in Kansa City. Not really sure, but just expand the search and you may see it. Thier prices are kinda on the high side though.

[chinaloy]

thanks for the tip, I'll take a look

[mytundrarocks]

Maybe you could buy the bench seat from Toyota? Just an idea....

[integraGSR]

Originally Posted by mytundrarocks

Maybe you could buy the bench seat from Toyota? Just an idea....

going to be $$$ probably! you can always search here on TS or go to craigslist.

[chinaloy]

thanks for all the replies. Looks like it will be a search.
I am looking to upgrade to a DC and would like to find one already equipped with the front bench seat. I am in no hurry, as the prices seem to be still falling.
I guess if I can get a DC with buckets cheap enough, I'll just buy it and figure out the switch out later.

[Eddie]

Wow,I didn't know DC's could be ordered with bench seats. The fold-down console reminds me of my AC's rear bench seat.