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Re: 2nd Row seat modification for lying flat??? [ceemme]
by jerrywimer
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Mar 15, 2007 (3:44 am)
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Replying to: ceemme (Mar 14, 2007 1:18 pm)
What greggboston is saying is that the seatbacks form a flat (level) surface on which you can slide a sheet of 4x8 material. The surface isn't level with the floor, but this doesn't keep plywood from sitting just fine. Some materials might not be so accommodating (drywall sheets might crumble if not supported along the entire length, for instance). But for most things this works fine.
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Re: 2nd Row seat modification for lying flat??? [jerrywimer]
by pwjj
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Mar 15, 2007 (4:29 am)
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Replying to: jerrywimer (Mar 15, 2007 4:44 am)
This is true, but not nearly as good as the old fold down flat seats. And it doesn't resolve the problem as per my original post in starting this thread, in that for my dogs (who go everywhere with me) the floor is not level when the seats are tumbled forward making footing more difficult, not to mention my cargo liners won't work. And you would have to strap up the tumbled seat so they won't fall back down on the pups. Yes there are a lot of half compromises that can be done, but it would all be a moot point if they had the brains that Ford had when designing it. I went back to the dealer again to see what I could figure out and I may go so far as to install a previous generation 2nd seat. Will require some welding but if I want the Suburban..... I have been told by Chevy that the warrantee on any of the rear seat assembly would be void but the rest of the truck would be covered. Not sure I trust them though. May have to go Ford or find a real low mileage 06.
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Re: 2nd Row seat modification for lying flat??? [pwjj]
by jerrywimer
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Mar 15, 2007 (8:30 am)
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Replying to: pwjj (Mar 15, 2007 5:29 am)
Different strokes for different folks (and needs). Good luck with whatever you eventually decide to do though.
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Re: 2nd Row seat modification for lying flat??? [pwjj]
by solo
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Mar 16, 2007 (4:58 am)
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Replying to: pwjj (Mar 15, 2007 5:29 am)
I don't think you (we) are asking too much! Whether its animals or BOXES, design a user friendly vehicle. Our American engineers are not capable. Sometimes I think they (big three) purposely come out with poor designs in order to hasten their course to bankruptcy to get government (tax payer) bailouts. I don't think your welding is far fetched. If I buy an 08 Tahoe I would torch a hole in the bed and weld in a storage compartment!
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1999 Tahoe 3rd Row seat
by 1evilduck
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Aug 24, 2007 (8:16 am)
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Replying to: solo (Mar 16, 2007 5:58 am)
Anyone know if it is possible and/or common to add a thrid row seat to a tahoe that didn't come with the thrid row?
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Re: 1999 Tahoe 3rd Row seat [1evilduck]
by rockman59
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Aug 24, 2007 (12:30 pm)
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Replying to: 1evilduck (Aug 24, 2007 9:16 am)
It should be no problem to add the seat if the anchor units are on the floor. I am sure GM builds every Tahoe assuming there will be a 3rd seat added. You can find seats on Ebay or Craigs List or you can bite the bullet and order a new one from GM.
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2000 Tahoe (new body) - Seatbelt Trouble/Disarming Air Bag
by fcamacho
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Aug 30, 2007 (1:31 pm)
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Replying to: rockman59 (Aug 24, 2007 1:30 pm)
I have a 2000 Tahoe (new body) with leather seats. Recently the passenger seatbelt locked up in the re-tracted position (wound up). I figured it just needed more slack to take in, then I could pull it out so I removed the belt from the base to feed it into the seat, but it still won't let out the belt it's wound up more now, and won't reach the base bolt anymore.
I want to take the seat cover off, but I'm afraid that I might trigger the airbag. Does anyone know how to disarm the airbag?
Additionally, I think since the problem started, occasionally my airbag light will come on, and my engine will hessitate a bit. The light turns off, then the engine runs okay again.
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