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Can passenger side seat rails be used on a driver's seat?

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Old Jun 27, 2017 | 06:41 AM
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Can passenger side seat rails be used on a driver's seat?

Picked up a set of seats and the driver's is powered. Installed rails from a drivers seat I got from the yard and they do not lock in place. I have an extra set of passenger rails and was wondering if I could use them. Seats and rails are all 93-2002.
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Old Jun 27, 2017 | 06:51 AM
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Re: Can passenger side seat rails be used on a driver's seat?

different due to floor pan
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Old Jun 27, 2017 | 09:57 AM
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Re: Can passenger side seat rails be used on a driver's seat?

Agreed.
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Old Jun 27, 2017 | 10:13 AM
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Re: Can passenger side seat rails be used on a driver's seat?

Thanks guys saved me some time trying it for myself. Will hit the yard again to see if I can find another set.
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 11:25 PM
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Re: Can passenger side seat rails be used on a driver's seat?

Main difference are the rear mounts.They're facing the opposite direction & probably too tall.I put a 96 ta dr seat track on my pass side with said modification.
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 06:53 AM
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Re: Can passenger side seat rails be used on a driver's seat?

what do you mean..(do not lock in place)
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 09:31 AM
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Re: Can passenger side seat rails be used on a driver's seat?

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what do you mean..(do not lock in place)
The position adjustment for the seat from front to rear only locks very close to the front.
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