Finally got the Explorer seats installed. No real problems, but quite a few test fits and some grinding to remove unneeded brackets from the track and enlarging bolt holes. Now they need a good cleaning and I am ready to ride.

http://www5.snapfish.com/thumbnailsh...NAME=snapfish/

The link is where the pictures are located. Thanks drppdyllwrngr for your help and cooperation.

 

Uhh... link doesn't work. Might try photobucket.

 

Looks good!

 

KLC, thanks.

 

Looks good, like factory

 

Nice look, straight forward simple.

 

Thanks for the compliments.

 

they look good in there eric! glad you got them in.

 

Thanks. I have to adjust the position of the console and find a better way to locate the seat belt buckles.

 

I have a BIG question, Seat Belts, how did you do it ?

 

On my original Ranger seats, the buckles were bolted to the seat bottom frame. I just duplicated their position on the Explorer seat bottom frame. After removing the Explorer seat belt parts (this took some work with a cut off wheel), I found the same position on the Explorer seat that matched the Ranger seat. There was a hole there that had to be enlarged and tapped to accept the buckle bolt. I also cut a slot to accept the anti-rotation tab on the Ranger seat belt buckle. Then I cut some small holes so I would be able to get the bolt and anti-rotation tab through the fabric on the side of the seat cushion. It works fine for me, but it needs some of the buckle covers that the newer Explorers have. I have up loaded some pictures of the buckles installed on the Explorer seats in my SnapFish photo album. You should be able to use the same link. If you need/want more pictures let me know.
http://www5.snapfish.com/snapfish/th...NAME=snapfish/

 

Thks