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TeraFlex 3rd row seat install, aka the JK minivan mod.

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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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Default TeraFlex 3rd row seat install, aka the JK minivan mod.

Got the brackets and seat in this week. Overall I am pleased with it. I think TeraFlex goofed in designing the brackets to be mounted with nutserts. IMHO -- dumb. I scrapped those and bolted it to the floor. It was harder to do (I see why they used the nutserts because some of the places were damned hard to reach), but I am more confident that it wont strip and come loose actually bolted in.

I found a seat in good shape for $100 and it fits perfect and snug like it should.

I used ambulance stretcher straps for seatbelt and mounted to the seat frame.

Overall, I am happy, and the kids are too.
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Can you still fold your soft top down with this seat in?

Also, I see the kit from Teraflex says you need to use a seat from a 2dr JK, Ive never seen one of those seats, is it the same as the back seat in the 4dr JK? I have a buddy that I might beable to get a free back seat from him out of a 4dr, but not sure if that seat would work with those brackets?
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Great tips and looks great!
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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I'd loved to see some picks with the seat facing backwards. I'm pretty sure the TF brackets are set up to work either way.
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jnorton1
Looks really good. In before the safety experts.
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Fazed
Got the brackets and seat in this week. Overall I am pleased with it. I think TeraFlex goofed in designing the brackets to be mounted with nutserts. IMHO -- dumb. I scrapped those and bolted it to the floor. It was harder to do (I see why they used the nutserts because some of the places were damned hard to reach), but I am more confident that it wont strip and come loose actually bolted in.

I found a seat in good shape for $100 and it fits perfect and snug like it should.

I used ambulance stretcher straps for seatbelt and mounted to the seat frame.

Overall, I am happy, and the kids are too.
Looks great. A very practical mod. But the JK 'minvan' title came from the 4 doors and because the same engine was used in the dodge caravan since the 80's.
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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I have a 2 dr rear seat if anyone needs one make me an offer it takes up much needed space its from a 2010 with 3000 miles grey cloth
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by MoabBrink801
I have a 2 dr rear seat if anyone needs one make me an offer it takes up much needed space its from a 2010 with 3000 miles grey cloth
I'll give you a $100.00 for it, if you fust looking to get rid of it! Please PM me if your interested!
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Fazed
Got the brackets and seat in this week. Overall I am pleased with it.
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Is the 1st picture taken with the back seat and the rear seat folded up? Or is the back seat normal and the rear seat is folded up?
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 03:51 AM
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Is it easy to take out? There are times when I need the back area for room and need to take it out.
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