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Danny
Dodge Dakota
6/17/2001
13:04:40
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I am going to be ordering a 2002 Dakota Club Cab 4x4 with a 4.7 and a 5 speed. I just want to get people's opinions on the optional bucket seats. Are they worth the $210 option or would a bench seat be good enough? Any comfort differences? Storage didn't seem to be much of a problem when I looked at a 2001 with a bench, because it still had a big console that folded down to put stuff in. Plus, a bench seat would be helpful to getting to know the ladies a little better, if you know what I mean! What do you guys think, bench or bucket? Thanks!
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Shawn
Gen III
6/17/2001
14:24:35
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Bucket, IMHO.
Shawn
98 5.2L4x4 CC
PowerDyne @ 10PSI
Gibson Dual Cat Back
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And a lot of other goodies
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Jeff
Dodge Dakota
6/17/2001
20:49:48
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Bucket! I have the bench seat and at first I thought it would be great because I thought I could get an extra person in there, but you have to be a midgit to fit. I have since given up any dream of having the kids ride in the tuck (I got a regular cab and I put in an aftermarket center console in. Im considering ordering the bucket seats...
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Bill A
Dodge Dakota
6/17/2001
21:42:40
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I have the bench seat in my 99 ext cab. and my buddy has the buckets in his 2001. I like the bench seat better. the console that comes with the buckets is small. no elbow room and doesnt fit much in it. The bench with the fold down center is nice and wide(lots of elbow room for both front passengers) and it has hideaway adjustable cupholders in the center near the bottom of the middle seat. Personally i think that the bench seats are just as or more comfortable than the buckets.
Thats my oppinion and i'm sticking to it
Plus nothing better than being able to make the girl sit in the center right next to you...especially if its a five speed 2nd and 4th are the only gears you need lol.
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medpilot
Dodge Dakota
6/17/2001
22:09:04
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Bucket seats were about the ONLY option we chose not to order on our truck. We prefer the versatility of the bench with folding armrest. Plus, we actually like the looks of the bench seat better (wierd looking cup holders with the buckets) Look closely at the buckets - they are not significantly different from bench seats.
As for practicality, our 6 year old daughter routinely sits up front with us. Probably wouldn't work with an adult or large child.
(QC - Patriot Blue, 4.7 loaded; except bucket seats/leather & skid plates)
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Danny
Dodge Dakota
6/17/2001
23:09:43
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Thanks!! I think I'll go for the bench seat! :-)
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Average Joe
Dodge Dakota
6/19/2001
21:25:42
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My advice is sit in em both , and drive with em before you decide... I am 6'5" tall, and with the bench seats, my knees knocked the steering column even when i was all the way back with the seat, but the buckets with the six way adjustable controls allowed me to not only go back, but drop the seat down as well, and now my knees dont knock... I dont know how tall you are, but i recomend drvivng with em both to see which you like best...
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DAK2
Gen III
6/20/2001
08:34:20
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DAK1 had 40/20/40 bench seat.
DAK2 has Bucket seats
Prefer the buckets as the wife has Kidney
transplant.The release for seatbelt on bench style sat on her transplant and required a small
pillow for comfort and protection however with the bucket the release side can be moved so that it is below the transplant location so less chance of damage to transplant.
Y2K DAK 3.9L 5 Spd OS/2 Keeps going&going&going
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Jay
Dodge Dakota
6/20/2001
23:57:02
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Average Joe: you can get the power in the bench
seat as well
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Average Joe
Dodge Dakota
6/21/2001
11:26:14
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Jay, Really, i didnt know that, no bother... i liked the feel of the buckets better, so i went with them... but that's nice to know, thanks for the heads up...
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Jay
Dodge Dakota
6/21/2001
12:30:10
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Any time Joe. I have sat in both bucket and the bench, both powered and they feel about the same. The thing you trade off for is storage space/cup holder (in the 2001)/ power plug for the 6th seat.
I rather have the bucket but they are impossible to find in a quad cab right now. Heard from a few dealers that DC ran out of them at the end of the 2001 production run.
Jason O.
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hubba bubba
Dodge Dakota
6/21/2001
16:17:45
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Bench. I got the bench with power seats. That flip down console is nice. Plus you could put a very petite young lady in there if need be...If ya know what I mean ;)Things would be nice and cozy too!
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Genaro Corona
Dodge Dakota
8/22/2001
15:15:48
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I have bucket seats on my 97 DAK. If anyone is interested, I'll trade them with the center console for a bench seat. My seats are in good condition and I've always had covers on them.
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umStefa
Dodge Dakota
8/22/2001
21:51:08
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when I bought my truck, I tested both bucket and bench. I greatly preferred the bucket.
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Robert
Dodge Dakota
8/23/2001
17:49:55
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This obviously is a individual preferrence issue. But, when I think of Sport Truck, I think of buckets seats. When I think of hayseed bubba with his sister-wife sitting next to him in the center of the bench... with a gun-rack in the window, I think of bench seats.
This was in no way meant to offend anyone -- it is just the image I have between the two... just my humble opinion.
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jLo
Dodge Dakota
8/26/2001
16:16:03
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i have the 60/40 split bench in my gen II dak, and i really like it. it seems to give the best of all worlds... just my opinion though
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mmccomb
Dodge Dakota
10/01/2001
13:18:31
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Question: do 6-way buckets sit lower than the bench? I own a '98 4x2 Sport, with bench seats. I'm also 6'4", and when I sit up straight and look straight ahead, I see roof. The roofline is slightly below my line of sight.
Another question is where do I get replacement seats? Can I get them from the dealer? All I see on the web are those race car seats.
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KCDak
GenIII
10/01/2001
14:00:53
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Just so that you know. The bucket and bench seats are identical. The only difference is what is bolted in the middle.
Jason
'00 Sport Quad 4.7L 4x4 3.55
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umStefa
Dodge Dakota
10/01/2001
20:53:37
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I am 6'6" and have bench seats in my 2001 CC. I do have to tilt the seat back a little to avoid having the roof line blocking my vision. I also had to do this when I test drove a vehicle with bench seats
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durtydog
GenIII
10/02/2001
20:33:44
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DITTO FROM BILL A COMMENTS
BIG FAN OF THE FOLD DOWN ARM REST-2ND GLOVE COMPARTMENT
98 club cab sport 5.2
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visitor
Dodge Dakota
10/21/2001
19:54:54
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Also depends on your back. Without lumbar support, the bench seat feels better to me. The buckets have no support at all in that area. Drive both seats for at least a half hour before making a decision.
The real question is "when is Dodge going to make the leather buckets with adjustable lumbar available to buyers of all models?"
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CadetDak
Dodge Dakota
10/28/2001
02:49:55
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I had a '97 CC till it got totaled, anyhow I had bucket seats with a center seat which I absolutly loved but I guess dodge doesn't offe that option anymore so I'm ordering my new truck, 2001 quad with the buckets. then gonna order the center seat from the Mopar Parts store (runs about $350 I think) put that in and have the best of both worlds.
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Dakota 2 Time
Dodge Dakota
10/29/2001
03:49:51
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One thing about buckets vs. bench. On the Dakota the seats are the same the difference is what is put between them. On the bench a center seating section with a fold down armrest/console is put there. On the bucket a center console iis put there. The only reason they feel different has to do with the console. The bench version with the armrest up gives us tiny (yeah, right) people a lttle hip room. That's why I have the bench in both of mine.
97 CC SLT 5.2 Auto 3.55 Brilliant Blue/Silver
01 CC SLT 4.7 Auto 3.92 LSD Flame Red/Silver
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matt
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
00:08:32
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I have a 2000 dak ext. cab 4x4 with the bucket/ console combo. If I get the bench seat center piece will it definetly fit and does it mount to the same holes in the floor as the one it came with? anyone wanna trade??????
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Mike
Dodge Dakota
12/05/2001
02:36:47
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I've got a 2000 Sport, with teh 40/20/40 split bench, and that middle seat/fold-down console is a PAIN....i'd be willing to trade my fold-down center console for the genuine, bolted to the floor article.
E-Mail me privately at DakotaRT_99@yahoo.com
if interested....
Mike
La Grande, Oregon
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matt
Dodge Dakota
12/07/2001
18:58:36
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anyone out there have a 2000+ up dak 4x4 with the 4x shifter on the floor and auto trans with the bench seat center piece fold down arm rest/ console? wanna trade for the other style center console?
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Zeke
Dodge Dakota
12/07/2001
23:43:04
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I just bought a 02' QC 4x4 and got the bench seat, 40/20/40, thinking family and I like the center fold down better than the console.......however, While the becnh is nice, if your are looking for comfort in the ride/handling, go with the bucket.
Zeke
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Martin
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2002
15:03:20
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Just bought a new Dakota 2002 4 door with Bucket seats... The Dealer did not have any bucket seat Dakota in stock, so I tought the seats would be the same as in the 97 model. That is not the case. I just received it and my head is touching the ceiling!!! (I'm only 6ft!) Also, my neck rest is too low... Does it mean I have to change my seats? Any way to adjust the height?
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dakotamike
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2002
17:15:47
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RE:MATT
The center console mounts by bolting to the floor of the cab. The center seat that comes with the bench seat option bolts to brackets that attach to the driver and passenger seat frames. It is possible to remove your center console and install the center seat and brackets, but you would have to pull your buckets out and take the track assembly apart.
Mike
www.geocities.com/geek_farm/
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matt
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2002
12:08:47
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mike, i dont think it would be that hard to do. i just did a body lift on my truck last weekend so adding a couple brackets to the seats should be a snap. thanks for letting me know about this though.
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Stevekh
Dodge Dakota
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11/09/2002
17:25:56
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I have a 2000 Extended cab with the grey cloth interior. I would like to buy or swap for the bucket seats with the center console also in grey
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