are there year models after 1974 CJ5 that may be compatible for me to put high back seats in and use my original brackets or would i have to purchase newer brackets
73 CJ5 4.0 head on a 258, HEI, Holley Projection w/ 4.56, Detroit lockers Narrowed D44 front and full float D44 rear T14 w/ D20 4 wheel discs, 38.5 Boggers
I welded a 3/16"x1 flat on some 76 CJ seats using stock 73 brackets which should be the same as yours. Not that tough if you some decent used ones. Just make sure the mounting holes are coming from the bottom rather than the side. Just less work.
1979 Jeep CJ5 with 304 V8, T18 Transmission, Dana 20 Transfer case with TeraLow 3:1 gears, 4.88 axle gears, Detroit Locker up front and Ox Locker in back with 1 piece axle shafts, 36" SuperSwamper SX Tires, Shackle reversal, MileMarker Hydraulic winch, MSD 6A ignition.