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Extending the front seat leg room

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DBAlaska, Nov 30, 2013.

  1. Nov 30, 2013 at 9:05 PM
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    DBAlaska

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    Has anyone ever extended the distance the drivers eat can go back? I have long legs and would love a few more inches of leg space
     
  2. Dec 2, 2013 at 6:54 AM
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    Jimmyh

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    To do that it would require a custom made bracket adapter to go between the floor mount and the seat mount. This would also have to raise the seat an inch or so which could make it to uncomfortable. I don't think you have many options here.

    On the flip side I find mine to be more than adequate in the leg room area. I do not have freakishly long legs either. :)
     
  3. Dec 2, 2013 at 5:03 PM
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    Ideally, I too, would like my driver's seat to go back a couple more inches to accommodate my legs, but it's not all that bad.
     
  4. Dec 2, 2013 at 6:41 PM
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    08TacoTrD

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    As someone who is just about 6'3", I'd like it if the seat were a bit farther off the floor.
     
  5. Dec 2, 2013 at 6:44 PM
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    How tall are you?? lol. I'm 6' and I still have a few more notches I could move mine back but it doesn't feel right if I do that.
     
  7. Dec 2, 2013 at 6:45 PM
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    Sometimes don't you wish all trucks accommodated for tall people? I have a 1st gen and I'm 6'4... It's even worse for me
     
  8. Dec 2, 2013 at 7:52 PM
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    6'2 here with a notch or two left but if u need way more leg room, u could always pull a police academy, remove front seats and sit in the back seat.
     
  9. Dec 2, 2013 at 8:22 PM
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    Subs in the way :rolleyes: That would be too much anyway. I need my seat like 6 inches farther back, not 2 feet haha
     
  10. Dec 3, 2013 at 12:17 AM
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    X2. I'm 6'4" and have a few more notches that I could slide back.
     
  11. Dec 3, 2013 at 7:44 AM
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    Thanks for the feedback. I'm 6'2" but I have long legs. As far as the adaptor goes...that would introduce a height issue. Don't get me wrong, my truck is comfortable as it is...I just wanted to see if there was an easy or reasonable solution.
     
  12. Dec 3, 2013 at 9:32 AM
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    6'7" here and I have the seat all the way back, but it's still confortable. I have thought about buying a scrap seat to see if I could drop the passenger seat and move it an inch or two back to fit my 6'9" brother better, but if it broke in an accident ???? :(
     
  13. Dec 3, 2013 at 9:36 AM
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    6'4 and mine is maxed out. If I go a notch in my knees are in the steering wheel or spread apart like I'm giving birth. I would love a couple more inches of leg room
     
  14. Dec 3, 2013 at 9:38 AM
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    6'6'' Here. Kinda would like the seat just a tad higher. Any suggestions?
     

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