I've searched through the forum and have seen that it *is* possible to add a third-row seat to a Durango that came without one, but I didn't find many details about the process. For example, I'd like to put the 50/50 split rear bench in - are some of the seatbelt components attached to the seat, or are they attached to the floor like the straight bench? Am I correct in assuming there will be two holes in the carpet from where the front of the extra storage bin was bolted down? Is there a floor mat that will cover them up?
Also, any guesses as to how much it will end up costing? I did a parts search and the prices for just the seat range from $82 to $750!

I highlighted the pieces needed for the new addition and posted them on my web page: http://www.thecoltons.org/2004dodgedurangoslt Did I miss anything?

 

racolton,
I am looking to do the same thing, did you have any luck? if so how did you do it, and how did it cost you? my family has expaned and now i need the trird row.
thanks tom

 

I didn't have any luck finding a 50/50 split rear seat but I did find a Durango at a local junkyard that had the same color interior as mine with the rear bench. The bolts holding the seats down were the hardest, they are giant torx-socket bolts, something around T-45, so I had to run and buy a bit to fit. Bring Philips screwdriver, a trim stick, misc metric sockets, breaker bar, and whatever size torx it takes and grab everything you need from the donor vehicle. I got the seat, seatbelts, and seatbelt compatible trim panels for $100. I had the seats cleaned at the dealership for $25 before I installed them since they were exposed to the elements from broken windows in the donor vehicle.

 

Just bought an 06 Durango and have the same issue. After reading your post could you tell me how well this worked out for you?

 

I have a 3rd row bench I'm trying to get rid of grey cloth ($100)...installed a 60/40 split from a wreck. Included is the middle anchor for seatbelts. seatbelts and bolts are not included. there is a junk yard on 8 mile and mound road in detroit looked like it had the 3rd row still in it (I was there about 2/5/2014 getting a "new" running board). red with tan leather? interior. all belts were there still too. Good luck!