backseat for a CJ5--will a YJ backseat fit?

**Redfish Wrangler** · 03-24-2014, 10:21 AM

I have a 1980 (ish. . b/c really, it's a Frankenstein jeep) CJ5 and I need to put a backseat into it. I think I need a fixed back 36"
Before I run about and drop a bunch of money on a new one, would an old YJ backseat fit? I've heard and read lots that go either way-but I think sometimes people start thinking about front seats instead of back seats.
Anyone have a CJ5 that they were able to install a YJ backseat into?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

**basselete** · 03-24-2014, 10:30 AM

yes it should fit

**Redfish Wrangler** · 03-24-2014, 10:36 AM

okay, thanks!!

**basselete** · 03-24-2014, 10:43 AM

i have a yj back seat i would sell for $50

**Redfish Wrangler** · 03-24-2014, 10:46 AM

Okay, but will the brackets fit? YJ seats fold and secures as it's folded--but the CJ isn't fitted for a folding seat.
So, can I secure it with YJ brackets? Doesn't seem like it. Would CJ brackets fit the YJ seat without having to fold it. . .

**basselete** · 03-24-2014, 10:51 AM

the yj tub is the same as a cj tub. you might have to have to drill the holes but it should fit

**Redfish Wrangler** · 03-24-2014, 11:15 AM

I'm sorry, but I'm still confused. If I need to fold the YJ seat to fit into the brackets, there won't be room in the CJ to fold the seats. Would using CJ brackets fix that?