How to disable seat back latch?

[Deezul1]

Does anybody know how to make the seat back latch not latch? its the back of the front seat where it pivots forward that I want to disable the latches
I work out of my truck and am in the back seat area all day long getting stuff and those front seat latches gotta go.
TIA
John

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97 SLT Laramie CC 5spd, 3. 54, Ranch Hand front and rear. Lotsa goodies coming soon. Oh oh dang cat fell off. Member NRA/USPSA

[This message has been edited by Deezul 1 (edited 05-16-2001). ]

 

[Blkdawdg]

All that you have to do is remove the rear seat, which is four bolts and then they just unbolt. Once you get the seat off, it's really easy to see.

 

[Bigramguy]

Here is a quick,clean easy fix. Open the door and pull the seat back forward. On the the hinge portion of the seat back you will see a small U shaped groove. When you move the release lever you will see a piece of metal moving up inside the hinge assy. What I did was drill the little metal piece inside the hinge,and installed a very small roll pin right where the U shaped groove is. This holds the latch open,so the seat back moves freely. Takes all of 5 mins,no one can tell,and the pin can be easily removed to convert back to stock.

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1997 2500 CC 4X4,Auto

 

[dmurdock]

Can't remember on the 97's, but your shoulder belt attaches to the body right? (Wouldn't want to overlook that!)

 

[Deezul1]

BLKDEMON
Thanks for the reply, its the back of the front seat where it pivots forward that I want to disable the latches


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97 SLT Laramie CC 5spd, 3. 54, Ranch Hand front and rear. Lotsa goodies coming soon. Oh oh dang cat fell off. Member NRA/USPSA