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Can't get comfortable....

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by saweetlou, Dec 23, 2020.

  1. Dec 23, 2020 at 4:16 PM
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    saweetlou

    saweetlou [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi All,
    I just bought a 2013 double cab sport, had it for just over a week and I'm having a hard time with the seating position and lack of adjustment. I've raised the rear of the seat with some washers, helped a bit. Does anyone have any suggestions, maybe different seatso.
     
  2. Dec 23, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    Jacked Burton

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    There is a member on here who sells those seat spacers in 2 different sizes I have the shorter one and I felt it made a big difference.
    I'm sure the legit spacers are much taller than a couple washers as the custom ones use longer bolts.
     
  3. Dec 23, 2020 at 4:27 PM
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    Gen2Tacoma

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    I will refrain since you are a 2nd gen!
     
  4. Dec 23, 2020 at 4:29 PM
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    uurx

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    OP how tall are you? and are you for sure certain you have the sport seats or not??

    outside of the washer/spacer trick or some therapeutic seat cushions / seat covers... not many other options other than changing the seats out IMHO

    you have aftermarket seat options available albeit not cheap

    some members here have retrofitted other toyota/lexus/scion seats with success

    if you can score some lexus f sport seats that would be pretty comfy, or the seats out of a toyota86/scionfrs/subarubrz would work well
     
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  5. Dec 23, 2020 at 4:41 PM
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    Dm93

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    I bought these, a bit pricey made a big difference for me. I'm 6' 3 and the seat always was too low for my liking, he makes rear spacers too. Theres a forum thread about them here.
     
  6. Dec 23, 2020 at 5:58 PM
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    saweetlou

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    Haven't seen those before, definitely looks interesting.
     
  7. Dec 23, 2020 at 6:01 PM
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    Redfish89

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    I’m 6’2” 275. These spacers made the difference between being miserable and having back pain, and having a proper seating position that I enjoy throughly. Order them. Don’t hesitate.I just did the rear though, the front was high enough for me.
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    Did you get front and backs. I'm in Canada I hope I can get them shipped here.
     
  9. Dec 23, 2020 at 6:25 PM
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    Dm93

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    I just did fronts on mine but I prefer my seat tilted back a bit, your preferences may vary. Rear can easily be shimmed as desired with some washers and longer bolts.
     
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  10. Dec 23, 2020 at 8:43 PM
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    Some guys just plain need too be in a full size truck,Tacomas are not designed for BIG/TALL Americans.
     
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    5ft9ish here, raising the rear of the seat 1in helped SO MUCH.
     
  12. Dec 24, 2020 at 4:52 AM
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    6'3" - 265lbs, I also raised the rear of the seat 1" - BIG difference. Tacoma works just fine, but, I also have full size truck for when I need to feel BIG / TALL - LOL
     
  13. Dec 24, 2020 at 6:50 AM
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  14. Dec 24, 2020 at 5:58 PM
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    I just did the backs, the factory seating position had me folded up like a taco man.
     
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    Depending on your exact discomfort, but my wife has back problems. She bought an office chair lumbar support for her truck and it worked wonders..
     
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  16. Dec 28, 2020 at 6:17 AM
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    Pretty sure 2nd gens onward were designed in the US, just like Camrys have been for most of the last two decades.
     
  17. Dec 28, 2020 at 6:30 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Didn't realize that was an American exclusive.
     
  18. Dec 28, 2020 at 6:45 AM
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  19. Dec 28, 2020 at 6:40 PM
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    Been dealing with so lbp for a while now, may have try one of these. Confused here though, are more people getting relief from front spacers, back spacers, or both, depends....?

    im 6’, 32 inseam, I guess that would be close to average. I’ve always felt I’m too close to the floor, rather be reaching more downwards with my legs.
     
  20. Dec 29, 2020 at 7:05 AM
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    2014 double cab Sport. I ordered a memory foam seat cushion from Amazon...
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VGNVYT7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    It made a difference and have used it since Nov 2019 according to my order details. Last summer I took an old garage butcher knife to the inside foam and contoured some areas. I am pleased with the fit and comfort. (5' 9").
     
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