[ChuckWeaselS10]

Simple question. I’m restoring a 2002 Chevy S10 V6. I have been looking everywhere for a very simple part…..a seat. Just a simple seat. Guess what!? You have three choices. One of those stupid ridiculous high back racing seats (must be for handling all 100 horse power), used, nasty seats from eBay, or seat covers to go over the completely broken seat you have. I’m wondering why new replica factory seats don’t exist. I don’t want a Cavalier seat or a Sunfire seat. I don’t want a Blazer or Bravado seat. I simply would like an aftermarket plug and play effing S10 seat. Thanks for any help lol

 

[oldeerslayer]

The reason there are no aftermarket seats available is that no market exists for 20+ year old cheap pickup truck replacement seats. Actually I doubt you could find them for a 5 year old truck except from the dealer at an outrageous price.
The cost to design not only the seat, but also the tooling and the labor required to build one would make them too expensive for most old truck owners. And then they might only sell 1 or 2 a year. Add a couple hundred shipping to most locations and it doesn't make any sense. Just not a smart move from a manufacturers standpoint.
Contact some of the online salvage yard search sites. bet you can locate a decent on for your 02. 98 to 04 should all be the same. If you can't find the right color, good quality replacement seat covers are available for them. Not cheap, but available.

 

[ChuckWeaselS10]

Thanks man. I guess my question would be that they waste money on these new racing seats that fit so why wouldn’t they make a regular one rather than the racing

 

[manbearpig]

Umm, because modifying and racing S10s is infinitely more popular than restoring them to their junky from the start glory.

 

[oldeerslayer]

And those racing seats are universal fit. Whereas a replacement original seat would only be for late 2nd gen S10's.

 

[bk2life]

plenty of good replacement seats out there. camaro, cavlier, sunfire, they all are darn near a bolt in thing and work. 0and theyre readily available

 

[ChuckWeaselS10]

plenty of good replacement seats out there. camaro, cavlier, sunfire, they all are darn near a bolt in thing and work. 0and theyre readily available

With Camaro seats, are you talking 2010-present? Do they pretty much bolt in? I’m wondering if I would need the tracks from the Camaro seat or the S10

 

[bk2life]

I’m wondering if I would need the tracks from the Camaro seat or the S10

well, to be a bolt in, youll need the tracks that bolt in to your truck. The s10 sat tracks unbolt from the seat, and many GM products have the same or very similiar bolt pattern on their seats to where the s10 seat tracks bolt on to the different seats. Then, it'd be a bolt in seat swap.

 

[ScottyV1966]

And by the way 2010- 2019 Cruze buckets won't fit on S10 slides, and are Super Tall in the S10 cab. In case anyone else asks.

 

[Dan_in_WA]

Talk to your local upholstery shop. They may be able to find the original fabric and can probably fix your existing seats.

 

[BTE]

Depends on your budget too. I spent some coin on Recaros, but that is where I spend 100% of my time in the truck, so it was worth it to me. The worn out leather Blazer seats were killing my back on any trip over 30 min.

But there are a few more affordable options (Corbeau/Procar/OEM/etc.).

Also, Planted and Wedge make seat adapters for our trucks. I recommend Planted, as I had fitment issues with Wedge.