I have an 88 Camaro and am in search of front seats that are in good shape and will sit upright. My current seats are so worn I am stuck leaning back. Color doesn't matter because I have awesome seat covers.

 

You can replace the side seat mechanism too. That's what is worn out

 

how much do those usually cost?

 

$15 each + shipping.

P.S. The thirdgen seats are famous for the backrest sitting a little bit "far". Just be sure to look to see if there is actually a problem with your hinge before paying for a replacement.

 

That's a good point lol It needs to sit back a bit unless you're like 5 feet tall. I just assumed it was messed up because you no longer need to use the handle to fold the seat

 

Most newer cars have seats where the backrest will almost sit you less than 90 degrees,.... Thirdgen buckets ALWAYS seem to have a backrest that goes to far back. In the past I've placed body clips in the recliner mechanisms' "slot" so that the seat will not sit back so far. I used a clip because a nut/bolt seemed to interfere with the mechanisms "action". Worked for me and worked for quite awhile in my step dads Firebird, but it did break in his ride after a few years. ( He's a BIG dude - needs to be something stronger than a clip for his seat ! )

Not sure; but it seems to me like the 4th gen seats mechanisms might sit the vertical backrest "higher" then original Thirdgen seat mechanisms. If I ever get around to testing that theory - I'll post about it in the Interior section !

Good luck !

 

i have a set of grey front seats out of my 92 z, mechanisms are perfect. foams on passenger seat are MINT, driver side cover needs to be replaced (minor blemishes)and power driver seat. asking $200 for the pair + shipping