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Old 11-22-2008 | 10:55 AM
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Do any of you have suspension seats in the JK? If so, how are they? I'm looking at a set of Mastercraft suspension seats. My wife doesn't like the stock seats at all. I'm wondering if the suspesion seats would be more comfortable for her when wheeling?
Old 11-23-2008 | 07:39 AM
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I can't really see the difference between mastercrat's baja and rubicon seat from the pictures.
Old 07-15-2009 | 10:07 AM
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No comments from anyone? I also want to do the mastercraft seats. I know Wayalife has them. I sat in one in the store but couldn't tell if they where comfortable. Lets bump this thread and see I we get any answers.
Old 07-15-2009 | 10:13 AM
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Maybe you could check out some RV or OTR truck places in your area. I'm sure they would let you test sit one and see if you liked it.
Old 07-15-2009 | 10:20 AM
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The Rubicon seat does not recline and the Baja seat reclines.

I have a pair of both in jeeps and they are really nice!

I can go on long wheeling trips and not get uncomfortable at all now before I would get thrown around alot and get a pretty sore back.

Not sure if that helps but I hope it does.

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Old 07-16-2009 | 11:12 AM
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Someday I will find someone in this area who has a set of aftermarket seats. Most people out here....that actaully wheel..... their rigs are held together with Duc Tape.... so... they don't spend the money on seats. I used to belong to that club "Tape and Weld Wheelers". We don't have aftermarket shops out here that stock anything either.
Old 07-16-2009 | 11:36 AM
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We installed 4 Mastercraft Baja RS seats and are very happy with them! In my opinion they are more comfortable both on long road trips as well as when off roading. They offer better back support and also keep you in your seat better since the sides hug your body more. We also got ours with heaters and pockets. The rear seats recline too, which makes it much more comfortable for the rear passengers.







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But then you can only hold 4!
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[QUOTE=wayoflifette;1239176]We installed 4 Mastercraft Baja RS seats and are very happy with them! In my opinion they are more comfortable both on long road trips as well as when off roading. They offer better back support and also keep you in your seat better since the sides hug your body more. We also got ours with heaters and pockets. The rear seats recline too, which makes it much more comfortable for the rear passengers.



Those look great. I've heard it's a little harder to get in and out of the vehicle because of the higher bolster... Is that true? (My wife has a pretty big ass) lol, just kidding. But not really...

Also, do you know if they are heavier than the stock seats?
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[QUOTE=JoeBlob;1239322]
Originally Posted by wayoflifette
We installed 4 Mastercraft Baja RS seats and are very happy with them! In my opinion they are more comfortable both on long road trips as well as when off roading. They offer better back support and also keep you in your seat better since the sides hug your body more. We also got ours with heaters and pockets. The rear seats recline too, which makes it much more comfortable for the rear passengers.



Those look great. I've heard it's a little harder to get in and out of the vehicle because of the higher bolster... Is that true? (My wife has a pretty big ass) lol, just kidding. But not really...

Also, do you know if they are heavier than the stock seats?
The sides of the seats are firmer so I can't slide in and out like I used to do with the factory seats, but I wouldn't really say it's harder to get in. I do find myself using the step on the lod rock sliders a little more.

Actually I think the factory seats are heavier than the Mastercraft ones.



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