Corbeau GTSII Seat Install
10-19-2011, 11:47 AM
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Corbeau GTSII Seat Install
I ordered some Corbeau GTSII seats in black leather from ORW. They were nice enough to give me the JK-Forum discount which helped 
I decided on the GTIIs over the A4s that I was considering because the GTSIIs look classier, and more stock-ish. I didn't really want to go for the "race car" look of the A4s. And I don't really see myself using a harness in the Jeep so the A4 did not offer any more utility. Also, the A4 is smaller, which i might have liked, but not everyone is as skinny as me. The A4s fit up to 34" waist, the GTSIIs 36". I'm at 30".
I also got the Corbeau seat brackets so the install was fairly easy. Getting the stock seats out wasn't too bad except for the rear bolts. It was difficult to use my breaker bar since there wasn't much room and the bolts were so low. An impact wrench would have been very useful. I also stripped the Torx bolt on the drivers side seatbelt buckle. So I had to dremel it off and replace it. Overall it took me about 4 hours to do everything. It could probably be done in 2 or less if you have an impact wrench and you don't strip anything.
Overall, the seats feel really good. Much more supportive than stock. Comparable to stock Mistubishi Evo 9 Recaro seats that I've sat in. Much better than most stock "bucket" seats (like a Mini Coopers) but not comparable to a fixed back race seat. There is a significant amount of bolstering on your thighs and a good amount for your ribs. It's definitely enough to keep you from moving around too much in the turns. I know a lot of Jeep owners don't drive hard on the street, but I do. But obviously this will be more useful going high speed in the desert. I like them and it was worth the money for me, but then I can't really speak for everyone since my intended use is different from most.
Now, on to the best part --
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Me for reference (5'8" 135lbs):
I decided on the GTIIs over the A4s that I was considering because the GTSIIs look classier, and more stock-ish. I didn't really want to go for the "race car" look of the A4s. And I don't really see myself using a harness in the Jeep so the A4 did not offer any more utility. Also, the A4 is smaller, which i might have liked, but not everyone is as skinny as me. The A4s fit up to 34" waist, the GTSIIs 36". I'm at 30".
I also got the Corbeau seat brackets so the install was fairly easy. Getting the stock seats out wasn't too bad except for the rear bolts. It was difficult to use my breaker bar since there wasn't much room and the bolts were so low. An impact wrench would have been very useful. I also stripped the Torx bolt on the drivers side seatbelt buckle. So I had to dremel it off and replace it. Overall it took me about 4 hours to do everything. It could probably be done in 2 or less if you have an impact wrench and you don't strip anything.
Overall, the seats feel really good. Much more supportive than stock. Comparable to stock Mistubishi Evo 9 Recaro seats that I've sat in. Much better than most stock "bucket" seats (like a Mini Coopers) but not comparable to a fixed back race seat. There is a significant amount of bolstering on your thighs and a good amount for your ribs. It's definitely enough to keep you from moving around too much in the turns. I know a lot of Jeep owners don't drive hard on the street, but I do. But obviously this will be more useful going high speed in the desert. I like them and it was worth the money for me, but then I can't really speak for everyone since my intended use is different from most.
Now, on to the best part --
Phone for reference (Moto Atrix):
Me for reference (5'8" 135lbs):
10-19-2011, 12:43 PM
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What he said! NICE!
Seriously considering seats like that.... even for rock crawling. Probably since I drive a manual so I can't anchor with my left foot. A more rigid position would be good.
Found them here - actually less expensive than I expected http://www.corbeau.com/products/reclining_seats/gts_ii/
Seriously considering seats like that.... even for rock crawling. Probably since I drive a manual so I can't anchor with my left foot. A more rigid position would be good.
Found them here - actually less expensive than I expected http://www.corbeau.com/products/reclining_seats/gts_ii/
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10-19-2011, 03:26 PM
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ORW will give you approximately a 10% discount off MSRP. Not sure exactly how they work it out. But I got the seats and the brackets for less than $1,400.
The MSRP is about $1350 without shipping or taxes for leather seats.
For cloth you are looking at about $1000 MSRP. But I got the leather for 2 reasons. First, it doesn't have a logo and looks classier. Second, it's more durable because wont soak up water or fade from UV as easily as cloth.
The MSRP is about $1350 without shipping or taxes for leather seats.
For cloth you are looking at about $1000 MSRP. But I got the leather for 2 reasons. First, it doesn't have a logo and looks classier. Second, it's more durable because wont soak up water or fade from UV as easily as cloth.
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10-19-2011, 07:32 PM
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I have the base model, so my seats did not go up and down. But the height is very close to what my seats were at stock. Maybe the base models at their heights are the same as the adjustable seats at "full up" but I dont know.
