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I'm not saying others can't pipe in but this is meant to be regarding Task Force era trucks.
I've seen countless posts on this topic but most all of the posts are like 10-15 years old and even older. I've "read" that the TF trucks had a 53" seat (my truck doesn't have a seat so I can't be sure) and maybe I shouldn't worry about it but, I'm not sure I'm satisfied with the options I'm reading about. The GMT400 bench seats are said to be 60" wide so they weren't a perfect fit but a lot of people say they used them and they work well. The 70s truck benches I've seen suggested would probably be as hard as an original seat source. The suburban seats people say they use all look to be around 49" so they are closer but still like 4" small. I've also heard park avenue seats but the head rests stick up or safari van seats but all of these options were presented 10+ years ago and none of them were perfect. I can see how back in the day options were limited and people used what was available but I wonder if there are seats out there now that will put the driver more in line with the steering wheel and be a closer fit than the 20-30 year old vehicles people suggested in the past. The difference in this post from the others is to find out if any NEWER seats fit BETTER. I'm also welcome the experiences of what maybe did NOT work or explanations on why other/older seats are still the best option.

I tried doing some homework on my own but eventually I got down to the "work smarter not harder" method and decided to use the power of the people.
I'm wondering about some of these newer crossovers that weren't around 20 years ago, or maybe a "mid sized" truck, or really anything you can think of.

So far I have found that the 2012 Colorado had a 53.3" seat but I don't have one to try and haven't been able to find anyone who has posted an experience with it. Has anyone ever tried this or any other options? What were your findings? How did they look, feel, fit, function? Pictures are welcome!

60/40 seats from an 86 GM truck fit snug and are easy to mount

Bill

I put an 88-93 GM truck bench seat in my AD 1 ton. It required a little modification, it nearly touches both doors but is a great seat and fit in my mind.

https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthread...-bench-seat-suggestions.html#Post1289490

Not sure of the year,maybe late 80 early 90 ford ranger 60/40 with the drop down center arm rest is a good fit, maybe a bit narrow. Ive got bucket seat out of a 92 dodge caravan in mine.(54) sit a little high but i like them.

I have found that a junkyard and a tape measure cures any seat problem. You can even "butt" check them before committing.

Thats the best way !

so nobody has tried a Colorado seat?

The junkyard and tape measure method works. I bought my seats for my 1957 Task Force through eBay (they posted the measurements).
As long as the measurements are close most seats could probably be made to work. I needed bucket seats because of shifter clearance issues. I have a
three speed OD trans with floor shift. The seats I bought were from a 2001 Audio. I just made an intermediate submount and it worked fine.
Also, I was able to keep the electric control for seat positioning (didn't need the seat warmers). Since the seats were "leather," I was able to
dye them a more appropriate color. It was confusing for me at first also, but it is one of those things, that once you commit you can make it work.
I do sometimes get comments of "Not period correct." But none of those people were in the garage when I had to figure this out and configure
the install.
don