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Why is there no factory seats available

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