3rd row debate

[noot74]

I have read through quite a few threads regarding adding a third row seat and the difficulties vs. benefits etc. I am unclear as to whether anyone has actually completed the task yet.
I have a 2003 Limited AWD that does not have the third row seats. Has dark grey leather interior and I really want the third row. I have found the parts and believe it can be done but definitely wanted to find out if anyone has gone as far as to actually do it.

Thanks,
Corey

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum!

 

[noot74]

Thank you much!

 

[Exploderpilot]

Welcome. I wanna see how this works for you. do it!

 

[Stic-o]

It can't be to hard, i'm sure all the explorers just come down the line and then they deside to bolt in a 3rd row or not. I know my mother in-laws 3rd gen has a 3rd row, I could get some pics if you want?

 

[P. doggy]

I did it. Pretty simple. 2nd row: that is a different story. And front seats; oh man, that is the biggest pain of all.
Jared G.

 

[jrford]

If i remember right the second row is different depending weither there is a third row or not. With the Second row and a Third row the Second must fold and flip over to allow access to the third row thus different brackets. With only a two row its fixed ????? or dosn't flip. What I have is Quad Buckets that do it, and I also removed the Rear Center console much like a van (Dog's sits there). I have seen the bare sheet metal and its all the same 2 or 3 row.

 

[Curtis]

Quad Buckets

Very cool.. I thought that was only in aviators...

 

[High_Order1]

Hey yeah, I'd like to see a picture of the quad bucket arrangement. Interesting!

-Shawn

 

[jrford]

Clarification my '04EB came with Quad Buckets from the factory
I'll try and remember to get a pic

 

[jrford]

Posted Pics on 2nd Row Buckets thread. 198093
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198093