Difference between "bucket" and "bench" seats in an 04 Supercrew
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Difference between "bucket" and "bench" seats in an 04 Supercrew
So I have a 2004 XLT Supercrew that came with the 40/20/40 bench seat. I have been contemplating changing the seats out and going with the leather buckets seats and have been starting to call the salvage yards and shop ebay. But from looking at the pictures on Ebay of various "bucket" seats, they look just like the ones that I have currently. Is there a true difference? What should I be looking for?
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I think that because you have a center console/jumpseat (?), your passenger and drivers seat are considered "bucket" seats. To me, a bench seat is one "solid" seat that goes all the way accross the cab.
My STX standard (no rear seat) has the integrated seatbelt setup in the seats; what I consider bucket seats as well, but some have said that "bucket seats" are considered seats that do not have the integrated seat belts. I've seen where the seatbelts are in the side area of the body instead of the seats, specifically in the crew cab type models.
My STX standard (no rear seat) has the integrated seatbelt setup in the seats; what I consider bucket seats as well, but some have said that "bucket seats" are considered seats that do not have the integrated seat belts. I've seen where the seatbelts are in the side area of the body instead of the seats, specifically in the crew cab type models.
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Thanks Bucko. I was under the impression that there was a difference in the seat styles between the bench and bucket seats, but I may need to think this through before I drop $1200 on a seat of leather seats. If there is no difference in the seats, may be cheaper just to get new leather covers and redo it myself.
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basically a bench seat would be were its one solid seat or split but there isnt a center console or a drop done one on the seat and bucket seats and 2 completely different seats where the middle area is left open sorry about the crappy explanation i know what it is i just dont know how to explain it haha
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So I have a 2004 XLT Supercrew that came with the 40/20/40 bench seat. I have been contemplating changing the seats out and going with the leather buckets seats and have been starting to call the salvage yards and shop ebay. But from looking at the pictures on Ebay of various "bucket" seats, they look just like the ones that I have currently. Is there a true difference? What should I be looking for?
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The leather ones on lariets and fx4s are called captain chairs, and they are different than the split bench. They are thicker backed and thicker on the seat part and the conformity is a little different