Scopema Swivel Seat Installation - RAM Promaster 2500 Van Build Episode 8
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Hi! We are Marc and Tania. Welcome to episode 8 of our RAM Promaster 2500 van build/conversion series. In this video, we install Scopema seat swivels on both of our front seats. We actually had planned to do this project much earlier, but there was a shipping delay on the passenger swivel. Finally, 9 weeks later, we had both of them and were ready to go. One of the reasons we went with the Scopema swivel was the low profile. We even found some websites that showed us a few tricks to make the profile as low as possible. You’ll see how we made these modifications….and how we did the complete passenger seat install in this video. We repeated the same process for the driver’s side. It’s great to be able to just swing the seats around now…..and access the back of the van without stepping outside..
If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below, and please give a thumbs-up if you enjoyed this video and found in helpful to you. Subscribe to our channel to follow along on our entire van build series.
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Phillips head Screwdriver: (for removing and attaching the plastic cover)
Hacksaw: (for cutting off the metal piece under the seat)
Coping Saw: (for cutting the plastic cover)
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That sounds like a great plan :)
This was fantastic, guys! Very well done. Saved me some time, frustration and colorful language ;^) God bless...
We did enough colorful language for the both of us. :)
شكرا مارك، هذا اول فيديو اراه يشرح بشكل عملي طريقة تركيب المقعد الدوار.
Thanks again to the two of you, I was able to use a torque wrench,removed the flange, cut it, bought washers, all good now.
Hey Bob, Thats great. Glad to hear. :)
Thank you! About to start cutting that metal piece :)
Nice....Hope it turns out well. You will really appreciate the height savings.
Thanks for sharing
You are very welcome :)
Great vid thank you!
You are very welcome
Nice job. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Sir, the Scopema PDF clearly says that the larger screws are for the spacer to get bolted to the seat. The smaller screws are to attach the swivel to the 'avant'.
Hi Brynn, Thank you for commenting. You are correct. The larger screws would normally be used to attach the seat and the spacer. However, we did not use the spacer....we actually modified the bottom of the seat to fit without it. Without the spacer, the long screws were too long....so we switched them. Hope that makes sense. :)
Hi, just about to hit the buy on the Scopema swivels. I read that you had to do something with the emergency brake on the drivers side... did you have to do that? I have a 2018 Ram Promaster 2500 high roof 159.
Hi Jong, We did not do anything with the emergency brake on our 2019 Promaster. The only modification we made was to cut off the metal tab under the seats. This allowed us to install the Scopema Swivels without using the spacer bars. This saved us about 1/2 inch of height on the finished seat. It's a very easy modification.
Thank you
You're welcome !
I’ll install a swivel in her van, if you know what I’m saying.
With factory spacer height: 1.2” = 19/16”
Without factory spacer height: 7/8” = 14/16”
The difference between with and without the factory spacer is: 19/16 - 14/16 = 5/16”
You also added washers for stability which added 2/16” to your height.
So if my math is correct, by removing the factory spacer and chopping seatbelts components, which arguably removes safety and security of the seat. You only saved 3/16 of an inch.
I recall it being about 1/2 of an inch, so you are about right. Up to you whether or not it is worth it. We rented a van in Scotland and the drivers seat was too high....pretty miserable. So we felt any height savings was worth the effort.
Sooooo....you eliminated the spacer and used the washers in place saving you 1/8 inch in height. Maybe the spacers and less hassle would be best. Also, that hook cut off on the bottom of the seat belt anchor is there for safety code specs.
It was definitely more than 1/8 of an inch.......but I dont remember exactly how much. AS far as that little metal piece.....heck if I know. I rotated the seat and moved everything I could and couldn't find what it did.
Hi Does this car comes with cruise system as standard?
Im not an expert in the feature set of the RMA Promaster 2500 but it looks like cruise control is a standard feature.
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Thanks so much, Keith.....Not sure the algorithm is working in our favor....but I know your comment will help. Thank you :)
Love your video!!! I am starting my van build and have watched all your video.. just got my swivel seat today and debating if I should modify to reduce the height or not.. it seems like the added washers is about 1/8” only saving 3/8” without the spacer.. do u think if it worth to do the modification? Does your seat come with the 6 way adjustable? Mine is 6 way adjustable… can’t wait to see your electrical and plumbing video out
Jeff, My apologies for the late response. We have been in NJ the last 2 weeks handling some family matters after my parents passing. But thank you for the question. I would personally make any modification that is needed to reduce the seat height. We were recently in Scotland in a van rental...and the swivel seats had me staring into the visor. I HATED it.....and I am only 5'7". The mod for the Scopema seats is quite straight forward. Not sure for the others.....
@@marctania2349 I am sorry for your loss. I installed it with the spacer. It turned out not so bad. Thanks for reponses. Wish everything will be fine for you and waiting for your next video.
Any mods needed on the drivers side swivel? Parking brake? Thanks.
Same mods on both sides.....at least thats what I remember.
@@marctania2349 Thanks, did it same on both sides.
Do these swivels make the driver's seat too high for driving? I've heard the promaster seats are already high and then these just add extra height.
Hi Dylan, Tania is actually comfortable driving the van....and she's 5'3". It did help that we used the Scopemas.....as they are supposed to have least height increase. Also, we made a modification (as in the video) that allowed us to ditch the spacer bars. But the swivels work great...we would highly recommend them.
@@marctania2349 Thanks for replying! I guess my issue is more on the other front. I'm 6'1" and am worried that it will make it hard to see out the front windshield while driving
@@dylancunningham8769 Ahh....Gotcha. I have heard of taller people who ended up right at the visor after lifting the seats. We are in NJ right now visiting family....but, when we get back, we'll have our 6' next door neighbor sit in it and get his input. The Scopemas, without the spacer, did not raise it by much.
i think you installed them upside down
Hi Karl, I looked at them today. I can't really see how they would fit if we turned them over. But you certainly may be right. They work great, though.
@@perrellapartyof5 I installed the passenger side with the release mechanism facing up and when I swivel the seat, the mechanism scrapes against a metal rod that extends across the front of the seat base. If installed correctly, release mechanism faces down and is located between the seats. Everything works smoothly
after deciding that my passenger seat was to high, I removed the spacers and was about to cut that flange, but it looks like the flange was designed
to secure the seat belt in case of an accident.
Not so sure if it should be cut.
Any thoughts???
Looks like its ok to cut.
Hi Bob, I was not able to see anything that that piece did. We did a bunch of research online first....but it seemed fine.
You installed them upside down
You are correct! I installed the passenger side with the release mechanism up and when I swivel the seat, the mechanism scrapes against a metal piece across the front of the seat base. If installed correctly, release mechanism faces down and is located between the seats, I don't have that problem.
You are correct. But they still work fine. We did reach out to the company to ensure it didn't violate any safety issue just to be safe. We may one day redo them right side up
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