A Planted Technology seat bracket for the Ford Bronco, third generation, 1980 to 1986, excluding bench seat models. Part number SB256.
Read the exclusion. If your Bronco has a bench, this is not your bracket. Look at what is actually in the vehicle rather than what it left the factory with, because these are old enough that plenty have been changed.
The generation that went on a diet
Ford moved the third generation Bronco onto the lighter F-Series platform with independent front suspension, which improved it on the road and disappointed the people who wanted the solid axle. It is the generation between the collectable early Broncos and the nineties ones.
Values on full size Broncos have climbed across the board, which makes a reversible installation worth having.
The roof comes off
Which decides the trim. Ask us about neoprene trimmed shells, because a fabric seat in a vehicle that gets rained on is a mistake you make once.
Practical
These rust. Get the mat up and look at the metal round the mounting points before you spend anything.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Lexus Planted Technology Frames Updated For 2026, and Customer Car: Subaru Impreza With Corbeau RRS Seats and Planted Technology Brackets. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is made for the Ford Bronco [Third Generation Excluding Bench Seat Models] (1980-1986). Chassis code and years matter more than the badge, as floor pans change between generations, so if your car sits near a changeover year, send us the registration and we will confirm before you order.
Which seats does it take?
Check the bolt pattern in the specification against your seat. The Compatible seats tab above lists what bolts straight on. If your seat is not listed, tell us what you run and we will confirm the fit.
Do I keep fore-and-aft adjustment?
Only with a sliding runner between the frame and the seat, which is a separate part on Planted frames. If more than one person drives the car, budget for the runner. Our guide to sliding runners explains the options and widths.
Is this for the driver or passenger side?
Both sides are available on this listing, pick driver or passenger side at the point of order (sides listed are for right-hand-drive cars). Left-hand-drive car? Ask us, as the sides swap over and availability varies by model.