Recaro Seats for SMBs

surfgeek33 · 12-05-2009, 09:24 AM

Anyone every played with the idea of putting these seats on the SMB? They look like they would be easier to swivel and more comfy perhaps.

Ray

yvrr · 12-05-2009, 09:33 AM

We seriously considered it due to my wife's back issues. An auto shop in nearby Berkeley sold them and we tried them out and they were very comfortable. (We were somewhat familiar with them since the Turtle Expedition vehicle was fitted with them.) However, they were also very expensive and we finally decided against it. We did, however, change out the original Ford seats for some others that we had installed in a van conversion shop...

AndrewST · 12-05-2009, 02:47 PM

They are planned for my van. Will have to figure out how to fasten them on a swivel plate

Had some in a previous 4x4, good support and depending on the model they have medium to firm foams.

DisabledExplorers · 12-06-2009, 03:06 AM

got more info on those?
I need to find another seat solution to provide more support for the wheelchair guys I take out.
It would be great to have something already setup for 4 pt harnesses but if not I can still make them work.

tell me more

surfgeek33 · 12-06-2009, 09:23 AM

More info about it here: http://www.recarousa.com

I got the idea from a Westy that I saw. http://www.gowesty.com sells them.

Ford_6L_E350 · 12-06-2009, 09:56 AM

It looks like the Recaro LXF is the one GoWesty sells:

http://www.recaro.com/index.php?id=3441&region=0&L=2

And on the Recaro website, it lists E-350 as a vehicle the seat fits. It is not clear about the swivel function.

Mike

surfgeek33 · 12-06-2009, 10:05 AM

Thanks for the specific link Mike. I may shoot an email to SMB west if installation w/ a swivel is possible.

Ray

AndrewST · 12-07-2009, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisabledExplorers

...already setup for 4 pt harnesses...

Lance,
Check ont the Recaro site the tuning section:
http://www.recaro.com/index.php?id=2135&region=3&L=2

You will see there the seats designed for the 4pt harness.

I have the Recaro speed for the offroader and have similar to the Recaro expert for the LC80 but never got to install them.

Mike, thanks for the link

Ray, It may need to take a swivel base and adapt the Recaro on it. That is how I see it

AdventureRider · 12-08-2009, 11:01 AM

I looked at them but I went with Corbeau Seats and put them on swivels. Are you the arm rest for $200 I can add them to both seats. The Corbeau's only cost me $650 for both so there much savings to be had going this way... They were very easy to but in, strait forward!!

I will take a picture of the new seats that I changed them to, much happier!!!