New Drivers Seat - Passion Project for Departed Friend

[Erich E]

I just inherited a 2005 Ford Explorer from a close friend who died last year. We were like brothers and I was the one who found him when he passed unexpectedly.

He was a BIG man (6'5" and 500 pounds) so the drivers seat is toast.

My question is whether there is any other seat besides a 3rd generation Explorer (2002-2005) that will fit as a direct bolt up.

Will any later models fit (like 4th gen)? Any other makes/models?

He loved this car and I want to fix it up and keep it on the road as a memorial to my friend.

My Dad was a mechanic so I have a full set of tools and pretty good aptitude. I've already replaced both back window regulators, the whole front suspension, sway bar links, rear brakes, AC door motor, belt & pulleys, tranny fluid/filter, and the left rear hub assembly.

Thank you so much for your help!

 

[Josef161]

Hi i would like to add something to this question (it might be useful for you too?).
I've the same explorer and I'm 6'3" tall so the driver seat is too short for me and gives me back pain on longer rides (because the neck support is where my sholders are). Thats why my question is off there is any taller driver seat is available for the ford explorer (maybe the expdeition or excursion seats are taller and bold up)?

 

[LMHmedchem]

You can look at carid.com or summitracing.com. They have allot of various kinds of universal fit seats listed there. There are some brands like Recaro that can cost thousands for each seat, but there are also quite a few that are in the $250-$450 range. Most of the seats have a diagram with seat dimensions if that is important. I am sure there are other sites as well.

LMHmedchem

 

[mountaineer2004]

Get a seat from a larger SUV, like Ford Expedition (as said above).
If it doesn't bolt in, a good welding job will securely place almost any seat.