I have been researching this subject for a long time for 07-09 suburban rear 2nd row seats. To exchange the seats from bucket to bench or vice versa you will need to also have the plates and and covers to make it look factory. The bolt patterns do line up for either configuration but it will not be possible without all the parts. For those swaping you must swap the plates and covers as well. You cannot buy the seats from chevy they come disembled and cost 3500 which makes no sense. If you have a LTZ model you will need to find a LT3/LTZ bench seat or you will loose the heaters and the power flip and fold option. So a major sacrifice unless you find the bench with these options in place. You can ship the seats freight and wrap them in carboard for protection for about 150 dollars. It is lousey chevy does not see the need as the so many desire to reconfire their vehicles. If anyone has a tan leather bench, brackets and cover in mint condition 07-08 in tan leather, I have 2 new buckets with heat and flip and fold motors willing to swap. A bench with heat and flip and fold in tan leather would be perfect. Scott at nhfreeman@gmail.com
Has anyone done this swap? I have heard rumors that it is possible but have never talked to anyone who has successfully completed it.
I have an 07 Denali with the 2nd row automatic folding bucket chairs and am looking to trade these out for a Bench. First do they make a automatic folding bench? And second is the swap just a bolt in or do I still need some brackets or bolts from GM?
Josh... YES... I still have the black leather bench in my 2007 Tahoe. I am looking for captains chairs like you have. My bench is automatic folding (both sides as it is an 80/20 split bench like all Chevy/GM rear bench seats. 2 questions... where do you live? What's your email address? (easier to communicate). Thanks. Scott (ScottV@verathon.com)
Do you still have your bench seat or did you get it swapped out? I am in the western suburbs and I am looking to swap my Yukon XL captains chairs for a bench. Chairs are light tan and in great shape.
I have the second row capt's chairs. They are in very good to Excel. condition. They are in my commuting truck. We use our van for most family outings, so they did not see much use over the years(truck only has 70K miles). I would like to trade even up for a 60/40 bench seat in G/VG condition so long as there are no holes and not badly worn. I live the SF Bay area.
I would like a grey leather bench seat for the second row of an 05 Tahoe. I have the captains chairs I will trade or I will buy the bench outright. I will pay for shipping. I live in Texas.
I am in need of a 3rd row bwnch for my wife's 2007 Suburban. Her interioir is black. I would also like a second row bench. I have buckets in good condition to trade or I will buy outright. I am in Texas and would be willing to meet anywhere to swap or buy.
I have 2007 PERFECT black leather 2nd row bench seats and 3rd row seats (bench but in 2 pieces). Looking to swap 2nd row for captains chairs...and sell 3rd row. Must be leather for leather though. Let me know. Thanks.
I'm about to purchase a 2000 suburban with leather grey quad seats. I will buy it only if I can replace it with a bench seat. It's in good shape. I can send you a picture. I wouldn't mind a straight trade, if the quality is equal.
Hello! I have a 2007 Z71 Tahoe with bucket seats in the middle. I have a newborn and I have been looking for bench seats so it will be easier with my daughter. Do you still have your middle bench seat? Mine are ebony leather.
Hi there...I would love to trade you. But mine is a 2007...would they still fit? Please e-mail me your response to my e-mail...it is easier for me to get to. Thank you.
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Hey there. Your email is blocked on this site. My email is shawnowen32@yahoo.com. Give me a shout and hopefully we can set something up. By the way, 2007 and 2008 should cross over fine. I think we'd have a problem going pre 2007. Thanks Shawn
Post updated-- The seats I am looking to trade are the 2nd row seats. Thanks
We bought a used GMC Yukon with only 13K miles that has tan leather Captain's chairs in the second row but we need to swap it out to have a bench seat. Would desire for it to be matching leather in great condition. Are interested in either buying the bench seat outright or trading the chairs that are currently in place.
I have the same issue with my 08 Tahoe. Love the bucket seats for two kids but just found out that we have a 3rd child on the way and really want all the kids in the middle row, where it seems the safest. Makes me nervous putting anyone one in the 3rd row as it is right there against the back window. I was going to go to the dealership and ask but your post saved me that trip! Do people or places trade bench seats for buckets?
No kids on my end, which is why we want the buckets! Dealerships won't install the seats because of the liability, so people trade them and just bolt them in. I went threw the same process. I have black leather....what color are yours?
I'm having my third girl in three years. Neadless to say, the 2nd row buckes are not going to work well anymore. I have grey leather buckets. If you have any color leather bench you are willing to trade, please let me know!!
Just bought the vehicle. Is there someplace out there that sells aftermarket captain chairs that will fit in? Not wanting to spend what the dealer wants.
Hey cttrulson, my friend is looking for a grey leather bench, he has captains chairs, he is in southern california. He has a tahoe... same thing right?
Just noticed that the message title would let you understand that I need the bench. I have been replying to other messages and I do not need a bench. I want Captain chairs.
If that is what you understand then seat swap could work. Between Tahoe and Yukon and between Suburban and Yukon XL swap works but both cars need to be either before '07 or after '07 models.
The other thing is that I am in Louisiana so it would be quite long trip to go about it.
If you still have the bench seat I'd love to talk with you. I'm looking for one and also live in nc so I could pick it up with no problem. You can reach me via email
I have a 2005 Tahoe with a bench seat for the 2nd row and I would like captain chairs instead. Would anybody be interested in trading? They are leather and the tanish color. I also do not have a 3rd row seat and would like one however there are no anchors for a 3rd row, would I still be able to put one in? I live in Colorado!
I have captain's chairs and desire a 60/40 bench seat. I suggested swapping pics and then if we were both interested we could pay our own shipping to exchange them.
I have a '04 Yukon with tan leather captain's chairs and am looking to swap for a good condition second row 60/40 bench seat. We are in Montana. Would you be willing to swap photos if this of interest and then shipping?
My seats are in very good condition. Have had people sit on them less than 20 times.
Where do you want me to email pictures?
The only thing here is I don't like the shipping part. I'd like to meet somewhere half way. I don't mind driving long distance for this but all the way to Montana I will not.
I have an 04 tahoe Z71 with two grey leather captain's chairs to trade for a 60/40 bench. I live in the Phoenix area. Anyone can email me ajburrell2002@yahoo.com in they want to trade
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Or if any one else has one available still I am not sure if there is an automatic folding bench but I would like to know.
Thanks Josh
I have been researching this subject for a long time for 07-09 suburban rear 2nd row seats. To exchange the seats from bucket to bench or vice versa you will need to also have the plates and and covers to make it look factory. The bolt patterns do line up for either configuration but it will not be possible without all the parts. For those swaping you must swap the plates and covers as well. You cannot buy the seats from chevy they come disembled and cost 3500 which makes no sense. If you have a LTZ model you will need to find a LT3/LTZ bench seat or you will loose the heaters and the power flip and fold option. So a major sacrifice unless you find the bench with these options in place.
You can ship the seats freight and wrap them in carboard for protection for about 150 dollars. It is lousey chevy does not see the need as the so many desire to reconfire their vehicles. If anyone has a tan leather bench, brackets and cover in mint condition 07-08 in tan leather, I have 2 new buckets with heat and flip and fold motors willing to swap. A bench with heat and flip and fold in tan leather would be perfect. Scott at nhfreeman@gmail.com
I have an 07 Denali with the 2nd row automatic folding bucket chairs and am looking to trade these out for a Bench. First do they make a automatic folding bench? And second is the swap just a bolt in or do I still need some brackets or bolts from GM?
Thanks
I want to swap the buckets for a bench. Does your bench have a shoulder strap for the middle seat or just a lap belt?
Dave
I'm about to purchase a 2000 suburban with leather grey quad seats. I will buy it only if I can replace it with a bench seat. It's in good shape. I can send you a picture. I wouldn't mind a straight trade, if the quality is equal.
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Thank you.
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Post updated-- The seats I am looking to trade are the 2nd row seats. Thanks
What year is your Yukon? Up to 06 they will fit. And it is not Yukon XL? That would not work with tahoe.
Arrie
Arrie
Just noticed that the message title would let you understand that I need the bench. I have been replying to other messages and I do not need a bench. I want Captain chairs.
If that is what you understand then seat swap could work. Between Tahoe and Yukon and between Suburban and Yukon XL swap works but both cars need to be either before '07 or after '07 models.
The other thing is that I am in Louisiana so it would be quite long trip to go about it.
Arrie
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hope to hear from you soon.
I also do not have a 3rd row seat and would like one however there are no anchors for a 3rd row, would I still be able to put one in?
I live in Colorado!
Where do you want me to email pictures?
The only thing here is I don't like the shipping part. I'd like to meet somewhere half way. I don't mind driving long distance for this but all the way to Montana I will not.
Arrie.