Swivel seat in Chevy Express

KaLvan · Nov 22, 2021

Has anyone installed a swivel seat base from Amazing Auto in a Chevy Express? Any advice or recommendations? We will be installing it in a 2014 Chevy Express on the passenger side. Thanks!
https://www.sprinterswivel.com/Heavy-Duty-Seat-Swivel-for-Chevy-Express-1997-2021

GotSmart · Nov 23, 2021

I converted a captain’s chair into my passenger seat. I had to off set it slightly so it would fit. Look into a wreaking yard for parts instead of high dollar on line specialty shops.

VanFan · Nov 23, 2021

I have not done this, because installation is complicated by a power seat base, two-armed seat, and need for head room. This does look like a good one, and has a lower height than some. You are probably way ahead on this, but be sure to consider airbag wiring. Good luck and enjoy. (Let us know how it goes, please.)

KaLvan · Nov 23, 2021

We have investigated the wiring for the air bags and were surprised to find wiring and a plug coming up through the floor mat under the passenger seat, but nothing plugged into it. Nor does it look like there is anything dangling from seat that should be plugged into it. We are a little perplexed by this and investigating. We bought the van used earlier this year.

KaLvan · Jan 13, 2022

We went ahead and installed this swivel base in our Chevy Express van.
https://www.sprinterswivel.com/Heavy-Duty-Seat-Swivel-for-Chevy-Express-1997-2021Installation was very easy. Just unbolt the seat from base and install the swivel to seat and then to base. Attach with 8 bolts that were included with the swivel. It was NOT necessary to cut bolts or plastic trim on seat as was shown in installation pictures on the website that we purchased it from. It is a nice addition to our rig.

Giggles · Jun 9, 2022

KaLvan said:
We went ahead and installed this swivel base in our Chevy Express van.
https://www.sprinterswivel.com/Heavy-Duty-Seat-Swivel-for-Chevy-Express-1997-2021Installation was very easy. Just unbolt the seat from base and install the swivel to seat and then to base. Attach with 8 bolts that were included with the swivel. It was NOT necessary to cut bolts or plastic trim on seat as was shown in installation pictures on the website that we purchased it from. It is a nice addition to our rig.

Did your seats have arm rests in them? I'm thinking of doing the same thing, but I heard that if your seats have arm rests, they won't work.

Thanks,
Niki

KaLvan · Jun 10, 2022

Giggles said:
Did your seats have arm rests in them? I'm thinking of doing the same thing, but I heard that if your seats have arm rests, they won't work.

Thanks,
Niki

We only installed swivel base on passenger seat. It has a flip up armrest on the left side (-toward middle of van). We have no problems with it. Swiveling can be done with the passenger door closed, but easier if door open. It does require some moving the seat up and back on the tracks as you swivel because we have a console we built between the seats. Swivel was easy to install. And although it was pricey, it has been well worth it for us.

Giggles · Jun 28, 2022

Thanks!

crunchyqi · Nov 16, 2024

KaLvan said:
We went ahead and installed this swivel base in our Chevy Express van.
https://www.sprinterswivel.com/Heavy-Duty-Seat-Swivel-for-Chevy-Express-1997-2021Installation was very easy. Just unbolt the seat from base and install the swivel to seat and then to base. Attach with 8 bolts that were included with the swivel. It was NOT necessary to cut bolts or plastic trim on seat as was shown in installation pictures on the website that we purchased it from. It is a nice addition to our rig.

Did you install this on an electric seat or a manual seat? Also, did you ever try to install one on your driver's side as well, since it worked on your passenger seat?

KaLvan · Nov 16, 2024

We installed the swivel base on a manual passenger seat. It has been a great addition and frequently used. It was well worth it for the investment. Our van layout would not allow for swivel of the driver seat because of the counter directly behind driver seat.

Dirtrider · Nov 17, 2024

Love swivels but keep in mind, the seat height will increase upwards to the thickness of the swivel. Might be a bit tall for some people. Most applications would be able to use a shorter base to bring it to normal height but that's more money of course.
Next month I will take out my passenger base, cut a portion out, and weld it back together.

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