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

    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.
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    Of course every time we remove/order a part, we realize that the parts inside the Jeep aren't exactly what originally came on it!

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    yes it should fit

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    okay, thanks!!
    The original Redfish Wrangler--'87 YJ aka "Jasper"
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    i have a yj back seat i would sell for $50

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    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. . .
    The original Redfish Wrangler--'87 YJ aka "Jasper"
    The "new" addition--'79 CJ-5
    Of course every time we remove/order a part, we realize that the parts inside the Jeep aren't exactly what originally came on it!

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

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    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?
    The original Redfish Wrangler--'87 YJ aka "Jasper"
    The "new" addition--'79 CJ-5
    Of course every time we remove/order a part, we realize that the parts inside the Jeep aren't exactly what originally came on it!

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    sorry i dont know about that

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