Seats designs are built initially for the H-point machine, not the crash test dummy you show. Home > Miata Tech > First Generation (NA) Tech > Altering NA Seats for Tall People. In fact, the back seat in my 1993 Bronco is removable in about two minutes with no tools, which turns it from a five-passenger SUV to a two-seat pickup truck. Altering the Seats for Tall People. I usually solve problems like this with a trip to Lowes and spend $20 bucks on some aluminum or steel stock or angle iron along with some nuts and bolts. What a shame! Thanks a lot for the feedback! A solution for the not-so-novice is to cut a chunk out of the inner rear fender to allow the seats to move further back and possibly recline. I just want to be able to drive on track without my helmet stuck to the roof liner. Clear editor. Just the rear mounts would get you the headroom. The passenger seat folds forward by folding the backrest down, which is connected by a cable to the release. So im not totally new to the forums,just this one. Holy shit! You might even bend your modified tracks over time. Support Us - Become A Supporting Member Today! To start though, you still should stick with a … Well, the subcompact Fit offers an impressive 41.4 inches of legroom for the driver and front-seat passenger.   Pasted as rich text. Or, take the seat out of the truck and to a metal/welding shop, they should be able to fabricate mounting relocation brackets that move the seat back a few inches. Added benefit to the mod is the raising of the seat. As Eck said many seat options. I'd like to hear from other tall folks and their experiences with recent car models. The best and worst cars for tall and short drivers based on Consumer Reports evaluation of seat comfort, driving position, access, and the view out. Sparco focuses on racing seats and does not really have a product line around comfort seats for tall people. Then I opened the thread. Modification version 1 adds extra leg room by way of adding metal extensions to the seat rails. https://www.cjponyparts.com/seat-track-extender-kit-mustang-2005-2014/p/STE2/, https://www.amazon.com/Ford-AR3Z-6361710-A-TRACK-ASY-SEAT/dp/B0031BF77G, https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...hannel-Bar-with-1-8-in-Thick-801217/204225748, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Therefore, it doesn't seem this modification would affect airbag safety. Next... Cut & fit a short piece of angle iron and weld to back side of upright tube. I took it to a auto upholstery shop and had them cut out 1.5" of foam in seat cushion and replace with lower profile foam. She is about 5' tall. You might even bend your modified tracks over time. Corbau does have comfort seats but they don’t have any tall seats for tall people. Breakout. Display as a link instead, × Submitted by Bob Stretch ('94 M "Mrs. Peel) Tall Guy Blues Vanquished - Making more head room in a Miata. I love them. The release for the driver seat is a lever that you must push down and is on the far side of the slider adjustment bar. Our King is 19 inches wide for the rider and stock height, 14 … I read the title and I was like "You'd have to be 7 feet tall for this to be an issue!" Adjustable and non adjustable like I have. You quickly start to run out of space to adjust the seat. Initially the seat track looks complex, but what I was thinking is the bottom half that the track slides in. My new seats sit a good inch maybe a little more lower. If your knees sit too high, with little support under the length of your legs above the knees then that could be a problem. We looked at a 1984 4 speed yesterday...ready to make an offer until I sat in the driver's seat...I'm 6'4", and I honestly could not see myself trying to drive a 4 speed for 30 minutes much less a full day...just too cramped...anyone out there with height issues sucessfully modify the drivers seat for any more room? Legs for days? Aftermarket seat adapter brackets PLUS these Big Boy brackets mean your seat is quite a bit taller stock. This type of modification was first suggested and performed by numerous Santa Fe Forum members. You ARE 7 feet tall!!! It would be nice to have a little extra leg room but my upholstery shop says they can try to refabricate the rails to avoid the 3/4 inch height increase. The airbag sensors are in the seat, so cut and welding two rails together shouldn’t change anything other than extending the harness, and then weld two new studs in the rear to bolt it to, and grind the others off. There may also be room to cut down and reweld the mounts, but could get complicated depending. Discussion in '2005+ Mustang GT 4.6L Tech' started by Stangabe, Oct 2, 2020. Power 8-way driver’s seat Premium fog lamps: Toyota Sienna: $58,495: Rear-entry and side-entry options Power 8-way driver’s seat Blind spot … August 9 in General Discussion. Remove the small back cushion from the seat. This is my 1st post here on the WC forum and i love the site. also what a lot of people don't know is seats from pik n pull are cheap, anything with foam is cheap because if they don't sell it they have to pay big bucks to recycle it. I have considered driver’s seat comfort only fair for extended highway driving. Too many times a short or tall person will sit, once and with no effort and declare the car is too big or small. However, the limited vertical space within a car means that a tall driver needs to lower their seat. But that's about it. An upholstery shop should be able to do it.   Your previous content has been restored. The Best New Vehicles for NBA All-Stars, Supermodels, and Maybe Even You. My favorite is Ultimate seats and they have a king rider but it takes away 1.5 inches from passenger. It's typical for any shop to high ball a quote for any type of fabrication. The King seat is designed for riders over 6 ft 2 in. The reason they raise the seat 19mm [3/4"] is because the front 90deg bracket on the existing seat runners bolts on top of the adaptor/extenders. and they are more supportive. Alot of the real tall riders use Mick-o-pegs but if u use mini ergo arms and switchblade kuryakyn Hwy pegs you can adjust to suit you. Often only simple non-reclining seats fit and even then if you are taller than 6′ you will have to squeeze yourself in. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Cut out lower cross tube to make room for seat moving back. Driver seat modification for tall people Driver seat modification for tall people. However, there is lots of safety margin built into these bags (ie: they need to be able to safely stop a tall 150 lb person with the seat back, or a short 270 lb person with the seat forward). The modification can be accomplished by one of the two ways outlined below. Save Share. By ZOOTENVAL, August 9 in General Discussion. Thanks in advance... i went to pik n pull here in Sparks, NV and found seats out of a early 90 Toyota Celica. The issue will be the seatbelt harness position as you’ll be further back from the window depending on how much leg room you want to gain. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. By × In fact, some tall drivers might even wish for their seat to be even lower than allowed by the built in adjustments. I'm still driving a 1983 Caprice wagon which is approaching 200,000 miles and will have to be replaced soon. The seats were reupholstered by the previous owner in this case. I thought I would share my experience for any of you who might be considering such a radical move. If you buy your clothes in the “big and tall” section, you’re probably used to the average car or SUV feeling like you’re stuck in the back of the economy section of a 747, and the person in front of you just reclined. Risers are 2 kinds. She is still learning how to drive and complains that she cannot depress the clutch pedal fully. Here is the floor pan mod on a Midget (about half way down the page) Made in the USA in a durable black powder coat finish, Misch 4x4 Big Boy brackets require no modifications or drilling for an easy installation giving long-legged drivers 5" of … Most aftermarket seats will sit an inch or so higher than stock, due to the mounting bracket adapters. Because the seat gets lower as you go further back, and you want to preserve some resale value I would not recommend the cut and weld method. We had to remove the extra padding added by him. Explore Our Forums. Custom Goldwing seats can be ordered with or without the removable and fully adjustable drivers backrest, as well as a custom passenger pad on the trunk. Description. Classic cars, Harleys, camping. and with a little muscle they fit in without modifications. move the tracks back a few inches? Same for Recaro. Long torso? The H-point machine was developed in the late 1950s, adopted by SAE in the 1960s and included as a standard in NHTSA Regulations in 1967-8. Otherwise you'll probably fit. ... modifications, upgrades, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! After tackling the lower one, working on the upper half will be a breeze. There is a modification I've seen that lowers the pedal area floor pan a few inches which cuts you some slack, and you could probably modify the seat to gain another inch. Hi there, I know this topic has been discussed previously on some of the various forums but I haven't quite been able to find the exact information I need. Paste as plain text instead, × I have a question regarding the modifications available for short drivers. ZOOTENVAL, Comfortable and spacious, the highly popular car also awes with huge cargo capacity – one of the highest in its category. ). Anyhoo I am wondering if you are too tall / long for the seat. To contact the forum owner hit the Contact Us link. The driver seat will lift and fold forward just as does the passenger seat, but you must manually hit the lever. It is also one of the best used cars for tall drivers because it’s an urban roadster with a high resale value. For those taller Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT drivers confined by factory seat positions, Misch 4x4 products has an ingenious solution with Big Boy Seat Brackets offered for both Driver and Passenger seat positions. Before i get to the point i wanna say Hello boys and girls. So tall in fact, my hair is touching the soft top, and my winshield sun visors are directly in … Their model is the Vario XXL. Welding two rails together sounds doable. But with a new attitude towards fitness I no longer experience back pain while driving. Yeah I figured the airbag sensor story was BS. Ideally, a tall driver could raise their car seat to make space for their longer legs. They said the seat was a poor design for tall people and couldnt go any lower and couldnt make a bracket. Total: 167 (members: 18, guests: 86, robots: 63). I love taking something old and making it spot on. The only company who seems to offer an aftermarket seat for tall people is Greiner. ... the bottom line is if u can drive and be comfortable...now, get into the driver's seat! Modification version 2 Full Forum Listing. Step four: the upper half. The seat gives ample space for shifting back, and the high seat supports your lower back. An unladen seat height of 28.5 inches doesn’t sound that high, but the forward foot controls give you plenty of room to stretch out. I'd have to see if I can pick up another set of rails somehow, I guess it only comes with the full seat track assembly. have anything approaching a back seat when the drivers seat is positioned. they are like brand new and they are a lower profile seat. Upload or insert images from URL. While we’ve heard of taller drivers piloting the car, it is difficult to get in a comfortable driving position. Suggested By: macg467 Headroom: 35" Legroom: 45" Combined: 6' 8" Why it fits: The world was not designed with the very tall in mind, and the same goes for sports cars. Im currently a member of RZR forums,atvconnection and on arcticchat forums. tall and or over 260 lbs and or riders with long legs, more than 33 inch inseam. Reply. One of the few common complaints among owners of the Toyota Prius model NHW20 (2004-2009 model years) has been an ergonomic one: inadequate legroom and thigh support for tall drivers.   Your link has been automatically embedded.   You cannot paste images directly. Aside from having the seat lifted / raised you might be at an impasse. I am 6’4”, an owner of a 2005 Prius for 3½ years. Because you're that tall and probably carrying the extra weight to go with it I'm guessing you will put some extra stress on the front seat track mounting bolts because you're moving your body mass farther back and possibly behind or right on top of the rear seat track mounting bolts. This tool represents a slumped posture of an average male with legs of a tall … Replacement seat? × We’ve heard of a few drivers 6’3” or taller removing the seat padding and replacing it with super thin 1” thick padding. I'm 6'4' and scheduled my car for the CJ Pony Seat Track Extender Kit for next week. You have to remove the hog rings again, remember your goggles! I fitted a piece of flat bar to put in place of it. The driver seat height in my jlus drove me crazy to the point where I took it to 2 machine shops who do auto seat work. Just ensure you clearly explain what you want. Hope this insight helps, Good Luck. Next... Make tube extensions for both support tubes. 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