Utility bucket vs. Sport bucket mounting - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Fesser · 09-20-2012, 02:45 PM

The more I search, the less I know.

My 70 came with utility buckets. They were trashed.

Was planning on putting in sport buckets. Found some 73's and started searching to see if they would bolt in. Now I am not sure that even the stock Sport buckets will bolt in.

Question - Did utility equipped Blazers still have the same mounting holes as Sport bucket Blazers? How about front bench seat holes? Did Chevy provide holes for all options or just for what the truck was built with. Thanks.

bouncytruck · 09-20-2012, 05:17 PM

The mounting holes are all the same as far as I know. I had a set of utilities that I never installed in my old blazer and the mounting looked the same as my current blazer. I believe you can mount a bench out of a PU without any issues too, you'll just have a few extra holes in the floor.

I don't believe your 73's will bolt in.

You could try removing the upper seat from the mounting frame. I just swapped my driver's seat and passenger seat because I was getting the gangsta lean in the drivers seat. It was a simple bolt and unbolt. You may find the same with utility vs sports.

**jaros44sr** · 09-20-2012, 06:15 PM

The distance between the feet of the utilities and sports are differant....utilities are about 15 1/4".....sports are about 12 1/4" front to back, but you can drill holes and build the backing plate...not that hard, just a plate with some nuts welded to it

Mine came with sport, i am putting utilities in, no holes in the floor for the back feet

blue70k5 · 09-28-2012, 10:23 AM

Unfortunately the 73+ brackets are different from either of the 69-72 versions as well... I've tried!
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09-20-2012, 02:45 PM	#1
Fesser Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 519	Utility bucket vs. Sport bucket mounting The more I search, the less I know. My 70 came with utility buckets. They were trashed. Was planning on putting in sport buckets. Found some 73's and started searching to see if they would bolt in. Now I am not sure that even the stock Sport buckets will bolt in. Question - Did utility equipped Blazers still have the same mounting holes as Sport bucket Blazers? How about front bench seat holes? Did Chevy provide holes for all options or just for what the truck was built with. Thanks.

09-20-2012, 05:17 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Utility bucket vs. Sport bucket mounting The mounting holes are all the same as far as I know. I had a set of utilities that I never installed in my old blazer and the mounting looked the same as my current blazer. I believe you can mount a bench out of a PU without any issues too, you'll just have a few extra holes in the floor. I don't believe your 73's will bolt in. You could try removing the upper seat from the mounting frame. I just swapped my driver's seat and passenger seat because I was getting the gangsta lean in the drivers seat. It was a simple bolt and unbolt. You may find the same with utility vs sports. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-20-2012, 06:15 PM	#3
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Utility bucket vs. Sport bucket mounting The distance between the feet of the utilities and sports are differant....utilities are about 15 1/4".....sports are about 12 1/4" front to back, but you can drill holes and build the backing plate...not that hard, just a plate with some nuts welded to it Mine came with sport, i am putting utilities in, no holes in the floor for the back feet __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-28-2012, 10:23 AM	#4
blue70k5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Galveston, Tx Posts: 114	Re: Utility bucket vs. Sport bucket mounting Unfortunately the 73+ brackets are different from either of the 69-72 versions as well... I've tried! Posted via Mobile Device



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