Very good video. You did not skip any steps this was a great tutorial. I may do the same to some suburban seats that have the outer headrests but not a center headrest. Thank you for these ideas!
Great video - thanks! I’ll be doing something like this, with welded guides - on my ‘46 Ford sedan, along with shoulder belts! The interior was customized by the previous owner, but no headrests in the late-model front split bench seat. Nice to know it’s possible to add headrests, without having to destroy the upholstery, or replace the whole seat!
The purpose of these is to provide comfort to those sitting in the bench seat, not to increase safety. I agree that guide tubes would increase the structural integerty, but my DIY abilities like many others do not include welding and this easier install is certainly better than nothing. Thanks though for your comment.
Hey thanks for the comment. I fully agree that a factory seat with headrests is the best option, unfortunately I'm unaware of any that would fit the ford excursion without redoing the seat mounts to the frame. If anyone does know of a stock fit seat with headrests, please share!
I have no experience with the expedition so unfortunately I can't say. But if you take the seat covers off, your should be able to tell or perhaps find another solution that may work better. With Expeditions, you also have a many model years (unlike the Excursions), so you're best bet may be to find another model year that offered a rear bench with headrests and may be a match for the floor fasteners.
Useless - the headrest most likely will fold in case of rear-end collision without the guide tubes, and provide no whiplash protection. That would be the main reason to add them to the bench seat.
This is such a good helpful video, Thanks!
Very good video. You did not skip any steps this was a great tutorial. I may do the same to some suburban seats that have the outer headrests but not a center headrest. Thank you for these ideas!
Great video - thanks!
I’ll be doing something like this, with welded guides - on my ‘46 Ford sedan, along with shoulder belts!
The interior was customized by the previous owner, but no headrests in the late-model front split bench seat.
Nice to know it’s possible to add headrests, without having to destroy the upholstery, or replace the whole seat!
Gonna adopt/adapt this for my front seats. I guess people were shorter when my car was built... Thanks for the video!
The purpose of these is to provide comfort to those sitting in the bench seat, not to increase safety. I agree that guide tubes would increase the structural integerty, but my DIY abilities like many others do not include welding and this easier install is certainly better than nothing.
Thanks though for your comment.
Nice informative video. Thank you!
Very Nice Thank You!!!
Nice video. Any chance for a parts list?
terima kasih mr, i'll try it at home
Nice 👍👍
Hey thanks for the comment. I fully agree that a factory seat with headrests is the best option, unfortunately I'm unaware of any that would fit the ford excursion without redoing the seat mounts to the frame. If anyone does know of a stock fit seat with headrests, please share!
Will this work for an expedition?
I have no experience with the expedition so unfortunately I can't say. But if you take the seat covers off, your should be able to tell or perhaps find another solution that may work better. With Expeditions, you also have a many model years (unlike the Excursions), so you're best bet may be to find another model year that offered a rear bench with headrests and may be a match for the floor fasteners.
Thanks. I was just wondering because they both don't look too comfortable on long rides. I may try.
Mr. Mike, I need my seat serviced for this. You do. How much? You do for $500. Please let know.
Useless - the headrest most likely will fold in case of rear-end collision without the guide tubes, and provide no whiplash protection. That would be the main reason to add them to the bench seat.
Did he not put the Guide tubes in?