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Ever consider: 5th gen seats in 4th gen?

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#1 ·
Now that 5th gen ('08) vans are starting to show up in the yard, has anyone ever consider/measure/attempt to put the middle row Stow captain seats from 5th gen into 4th?
 
#3 ·
bettes, you have it backwards - 4th gen Stow seats are less comfortable than those of 5th gen (gen4 was the first attempt at Stow concept, thus gen5 is step forward not back)
Stow'nGo = Fold in floor (seats that fold flat in floor cavity and don't require their removal from van for cargo carrying..)
 
#5 ·
Front passenger seat contains OCM (occupant classification module) so 5th gen almost certainly won't mesh with 4th gen SRS..
Driver's seat may contain side impact airbag (for early 4th gen), otherwise it should be modifiable even if you had to re-drill the base.
 
#6 ·
There are pros/cons of 4th & 5th gen seats, at least the ones I know of.
  • 4th gen 2nd row bench seating has more padding. The head rest is alright.
  • 5th gen 2nd row captains chair are wide, has heated seat, yet too stiff and too uncomfortable for long rides.
 
#13 ·
Complete and accurate wiring diagrams can be found in section 8W of the Chrysler factory service manual. In addition the manual contains all of the other information about maintaining and repairing one's vehicle direct from the people who originally designed and built it. Manuals can be found fairly easily for purchase and sometimes for free if one looks around.

I don't understand how people work on their vehicles without this most basic and essential information. Many if not most of the technical questions on this forum could be answered by simply referring to the factory service manual.
 
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