First thanks for the Ad. Wife & I are 1st time jeep owners, 2015 2 door Willys pkg. Our question is how do you keep the rear seat to stay in the folded position up against the front seats without slamming back down when you drive, or accelerate. It does not stay locked against the front seats if im explaining right. Not sure if its broke or I am missing something. Thanks
Rear seat won't stay in folded position on 2-door JK
- Thread starter Tomk
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RB11
Member
I found the same thing. Nothing is broke or missing. I am also a 1st time Jeep owner with the same pkg as yours. I stretched a bungee cord across behind the folded seat and hooked it under the rail below the windows. It works.
JeepinMatt
New Member
On mine, the rear headrests tuck in behind the 2 front seats snuggly. Maybe just put your passenger seat back a little?
RB11
Member
I removed the headrests for better visibility. But I see your point. That back seat is too hard to access anyway. Even my 5 yr old nephew couldn't get in on the passenger side. He was able to climb thru between the front seats.
I realize this is an older thread, but as a new JK 2 door owner I was surprised to find no retention for the seat in the tumbled forward position. As a last resort I referred to the manual and thought "you've got to be kidding me." I've never owned any other 2 door hatch style vehicle that specifically states not to allow the folded rear seats while driving... crazy
Anyone tried one of these? It says it's only for 07-12. Did something change on the rear seat after '12??
http://www.dietechoffroad.com/products/jkseatretainer.htm
I'll have to go look at my '16 and try to do a visual compatibility check.
http://www.dietechoffroad.com/products/jkseatretainer.htm
I'll have to go look at my '16 and try to do a visual compatibility check.
Doubt it. The interior upgrade was in '11. Honestly, a short bungee works really well for 1/10th the cost.Anyone tried one of these? It says it's only for 07-12. Did something change on the rear seat after '12??
http://www.dietechoffroad.com/products/jkseatretainer.htm
I'll have to go look at my '16 and try to do a visual compatibility check.
Acxman
JK Enthusiast
I pulled the trigger for ~$40... Yeah there are other cheaper solutions but it didn't break the bank and I was curious. Simple, but quality made piece. Fits nicely around the crossbar. Just enough clearance so it will slide but doesn't wobble. It can be left attached, but not engaged, at all times and doesn't interfere with folding the seat back up:Anyone tried one of these? It says it's only for 07-12. Did something change on the rear seat after '12??
http://www.dietechoffroad.com/products/jkseatretainer.htm
I'll have to go look at my '16 and try to do a visual compatibility check.
Yeah it's very simple but effective. I realize a bungee or turnbuckle can be used to accomplish the same goal... I don't mind spending a few bucks for a well designed US product, however, and giving proper credit to the originators.