Looking to replace headrests - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

camadams · 11-23-2008, 12:51 AM

I own an '03 Mach1 and I've noticed the headrests are different--not as functional and comfortable. In order to make contact I have to lean my head way back. I saw an '04 that has larger headrests that seem to conform to the back of ones head (concave surface) and I'm told they tilt. Mine are very small with no concave and don't tilt. Does anyone know where I can obtain the better headrest and if so how I can remove the existing ones. After pulling them up as high as they'll go I can't see how to easily remove them. I'm hoping I don't have to pull the seat apart to do so.

3150Mach1 · 11-23-2008, 09:21 AM

Sounds like you have the Non IUP (Interior Upgrade Package) Headrests. The IUPs headrests came on 03s and 04s.
Trying to get the headrests alone used could be tough. Most go with seats.

I would ask ITLRUN (Joe Charles) for a price on a new set.
http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/member.php?u=1034

LOOKnGOOD may have some:
http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/member.php?u=10314

MPS:
http://stores.ebay.com/mpsautosalvage

Nor Cal Mach · 11-23-2008, 01:45 PM

I want the IUP headrests to buddy but the dealer wants 150 each. I can get parts for around the same price but a lil more

muztang2001 · 11-23-2008, 11:54 PM

There is a small button that needs to be pushed in with something like a slim jim or a coat hanger... the button would be reached be sliding the hanger or slim jim fron behing your seat. You would slide it down the bar that holds your head rest in place.

3150Mach1 · 11-24-2008, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muztang2001

There is a small button that needs to be pushed in with something like a slim jim or a coat hanger... the button would be reached be sliding the hanger or slim jim fron behing your seat. You would slide it down the bar that holds your head rest in place.

http://www.ponyperformance.com/tech11.html

camadams · 11-30-2008, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03Mach150BP

Sounds like you have the Non IUP (Interior Upgrade Package) Headrests. The IUPs headrests came on 03s and 04s.
Trying to get the headrests alone used could be tough. Most go with seats.

I would ask ITLRUN (Joe Charles) for a price on a new set.
http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/member.php?u=1034

LOOKnGOOD may have some:
http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/member.php?u=10314

MPS:
http://stores.ebay.com/mpsautosalvage

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I'll keep digging for the best solution.

11-23-2008, 12:51 AM	#1
camadams Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pleasant Grove, Utah Posts: 2	Looking to replace headrests I own an '03 Mach1 and I've noticed the headrests are different--not as functional and comfortable. In order to make contact I have to lean my head way back. I saw an '04 that has larger headrests that seem to conform to the back of ones head (concave surface) and I'm told they tilt. Mine are very small with no concave and don't tilt. Does anyone know where I can obtain the better headrest and if so how I can remove the existing ones. After pulling them up as high as they'll go I can't see how to easily remove them. I'm hoping I don't have to pull the seat apart to do so.

11-23-2008, 09:21 AM	#2
3150Mach1 Love my Mach Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 13,678	Re: Looking to replace headrests Sounds like you have the Non IUP (Interior Upgrade Package) Headrests. The IUPs headrests came on 03s and 04s. Trying to get the headrests alone used could be tough. Most go with seats. I would ask ITLRUN (Joe Charles) for a price on a new set. http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/member.php?u=1034 LOOKnGOOD may have some: http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/member.php?u=10314 MPS: http://stores.ebay.com/mpsautosalvage __________________ 2003 slowmatic 11.105@117mph w/125 shot of Nitrous best to date Kooks LTsw/OR X, elect cutouts, JLT RAI w/C&L 85 MAH,1" Spacer,PP Lower intake,Accufab TB,160 T-stat,EF Cooling Mod,NX Kit,Mez Electric Water pump,SLP Linelock,FRPP 4.10s-Alum Dif Cover-Alum Driveshaft & SL, Steeda Bumpsteer,MM Alum rack bushings,Deep Alum Tranny pan,Predator,Steeda AUCAs,MM ALCAs, Dspecs,MM CC plates & FLSFCs,MRT Guage cluster,AEM WB,MRT hood struts,Seq TLs, carbon fiber hood/trunk/Cobra wing,220 amp alt

11-23-2008, 01:45 PM	#3
Nor Cal Mach Mach-O-Haulic Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 716	Re: Looking to replace headrests I want the IUP headrests to buddy but the dealer wants 150 each. I can get parts for around the same price but a lil more

11-23-2008, 11:54 PM	#4
muztang2001 Safe & Sound Speed Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 499	Re: Looking to replace headrests There is a small button that needs to be pushed in with something like a slim jim or a coat hanger... the button would be reached be sliding the hanger or slim jim fron behing your seat. You would slide it down the bar that holds your head rest in place. __________________ Oxford White 5 Speed 03 Mach 1 JLT Ram Air Intake 18 x 9 FR500's

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