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Headrests keep moving

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Rakuun, Dec 20, 2018.

  1. Dec 20, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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    Rakuun

    Rakuun [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 2018 Tacoma access cab and I find that the driver's side headrest keeps sliding up. I'm not sure what is causing this, but I always keep it at it's lowest position and noticed that when I get back in the truck it will frequently be raised. I never really rest my head on it, so I don't think what is causing it to slide up.

    Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions?
     
  2. Dec 20, 2018 at 11:54 AM
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    Flash1034

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    Do you have it in backwards so the adjustment notches can’t engage?
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2018 at 11:55 AM
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    They do slide up pretty easily. I know I've bumped mine ever so slightly while getting in or out of the truck and that's been enough to move it up to the next notch. Sometimes I'll even shift in the seat and my coat or something will nudge it up.
     
  4. Dec 20, 2018 at 11:58 AM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
     
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  5. Dec 20, 2018 at 11:59 AM
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    Nope. I haven't removed them since I bought the truck and it's only two months old. The notches will engage when it slides up and will stop at the first one. I'd just prefer it all the way down against the back of the seat. Maybe they should have placed a notch at the lowest possible point?
     
  6. Dec 20, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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    It should be positioned so that the middle of the headrest is at the middle of your head. (I get it though. It looks better all the way down.)
     
  7. Dec 20, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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    Guilty, happens to mine all the time. Being a touch ocd this drives me crazy.
     
  8. Dec 20, 2018 at 12:01 PM
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    And it is at the lowest position, thus why I want to keep it there. I'm only 5'6".
     
  9. Dec 20, 2018 at 12:01 PM
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    Gotcha. I shouldn't have assumed.
     
  10. Dec 20, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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    If you never rest your head on it why does it matter what position it is? :notsure:
     
  11. Dec 20, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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    How dare you assume my height! I'm so offended! Haha kidding.
     
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  12. Dec 20, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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    Because I'm a bit OCD? Haha
     
  13. Dec 20, 2018 at 12:05 PM
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    Well at least I know it isn't just an issue with my truck. I'm a bit OCD myself and it's the main reason why it bothers me.
     
  14. Dec 20, 2018 at 12:08 PM
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    Happens to me. Realized it was when I wear my hat backwards the bill would pull up on it.
     
  15. Dec 20, 2018 at 12:14 PM
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    Do a headrest delete lol but my passenger side actually rises up.. not drivers
     
  16. Dec 20, 2018 at 12:15 PM
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    Even when no one is sitting in it?
     
  17. Dec 20, 2018 at 12:15 PM
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    Yep. I push it down like every other drive
     
  18. Dec 20, 2018 at 12:21 PM
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  19. Dec 20, 2018 at 12:24 PM
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    Hmm why would they attempt to tractor beam up my headrests? There are much more interesting things out there... Like cows.
     
  20. Dec 20, 2018 at 12:45 PM
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    Are your headrests leather?
     
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