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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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is there any way to drop my seat down about an inch to inch 1/2???

i feel like im sitting on top of the steering wheel
 
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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you'll probably have to get an aftermarket seat and seat rails. i don't believe any seat rails fit the OEM seats.
 
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MemphisFit
is there any way to drop my seat down about an inch to inch 1/2???

i feel like im sitting on top of the steering wheel
I wish I knew, because I would love to raise my seat about 1/2". My right leg cramps up on long drives...
 
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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yeah aftermarket seats/rails should do the trick
 
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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I wish I knew, because I would love to raise my seat about 1/2". My right leg cramps up on long drives...



j/k.
 
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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j/k.
That's one solution! Lol!
 
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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That's one solution! Lol!
in all seriousness, you might look into finding a seat cousion that extends past the seat bottom slightly to support your leg and may raise your seating position a little. at least until a better solution is discovered. it will be better for your legs.
 
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MemphisFit
is there any way to drop my seat down about an inch to inch 1/2???

i feel like im sitting on top of the steering wheel

Only a machine shop fabrication will shorten or lengthen the legs. Probably with inserts in cutoff legs. Not real easy to do.

As mentioned you can search after market seats for easier solution.
 

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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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Only a machine shop fabrication will shorten the legs. Probably with inserts in cutoff legs. Not real easy to do.

As mentioned you can search after market seats for easier solution.
good idea for an alternative. but i'd have a hard time trusting a machine/welding shop to customize something as important as seat brackets/rails. in the event of an accident, i want some seat rails i can trust.
 
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 02:30 AM
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good idea for an alternative. but i'd have a hard time trusting a machine/welding shop to customize something as important as seat brackets/rails. in the event of an accident, i want some seat rails i can trust.
well, the only upside would be if you got in a wreck and they broke, you could sue!!!
can someone say FI?!?!
haha but really that would suck
 
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 02:34 AM
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I have a problem with the seats too, i went on a 50 miles on the highway and my butt/back/lower leg is still hurting. maybe moving the seat all the way back?
 
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ClaytonS15
I wish I knew, because I would love to raise my seat about 1/2". My right leg cramps up on long drives...
Several guys, who do not have the height adjustable seats, on the 4Runner boards I frequent have put washers under the bolts that hold the rails to the floor. Most guys were just putting them under the rear bolts to tilt the seat forward, but some were putting them under both the front & rear. Not sure though how the Fit rails are attached?
 
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