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Seat Lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Over the Hill, Nov 22, 2018.

  1. Nov 22, 2018 at 11:56 AM
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    Over the Hill

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    I could not find a kit to raise the front seats so I made one. No new holes, just goes straight up 1.75". It really helps the ergonomics as I drive a manual and my ankle does not have to contort to press the clutch. Feels more like a truck cab, and can be removed without a trace.

    Seatmount 2.jpg Seatmount 1.jpg
     
  2. Nov 22, 2018 at 12:09 PM
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    9TRDTCO

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    Will you be offering these? If so how much?
     
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  3. Nov 22, 2018 at 12:14 PM
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    Gus87

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    Would that work for the second gen! They look the same.
     
  4. Nov 22, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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    RushT

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    Someone on here sells the cylinder, which I have, but the lift isn’t as high.
     
  5. Nov 22, 2018 at 12:43 PM
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    Drewdbell

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    Sweet mod!

    I need the opposite!
    I'm very tall and wish the steering wheel went hire and the windshield was taller. Very large blind spot for me at rear view . I have to duck to see to my right at that angle of view .
     
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  6. Nov 22, 2018 at 1:13 PM
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    rob4092xx

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    Can you make sets of these for sale? I'd like a set that raises the front of the seat 1". If so, I am in....please!
     
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  7. Nov 22, 2018 at 1:45 PM
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    Over the Hill

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    If their was enough interest in these I could look into manufacturing and selling them. The liability is the problem.
     
  8. Nov 22, 2018 at 1:54 PM
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    If liability is a concern for you a simple stipulation may nullify any liability issues, "Install at your own risk" or "Buyer holds seller harmless" among others.
     
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  9. Nov 22, 2018 at 2:02 PM
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    stun gun

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    Nice!
     
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  10. Nov 22, 2018 at 2:14 PM
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    I'm in for a set!!
     
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  11. Nov 22, 2018 at 2:16 PM
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    Mister Grey

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  12. Nov 22, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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    If the block is threaded the entire way I am interested, if its not...I wouldnt reccomend using it. You probably created a snap point on the bolt
     
  13. Nov 22, 2018 at 2:24 PM
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    You could get something like this kit to relocate the mirror.
     
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  14. Nov 22, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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  15. Nov 22, 2018 at 5:21 PM
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    But that thread is to raise rear only, which I already did. This offset spacer is just whats needed to really get the seat right.
     
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  16. Nov 22, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    Oh, so do those aluminum spacers fit inside the risers you made? If that is the case, that is well done and I would probably be interested in some
     
  17. Nov 22, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    Lanayru

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    Wait so you’re raising the seat? I’m over here hitting my head on my damn sunroof and people are raising their seats?
     
  18. Nov 22, 2018 at 5:33 PM
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    Thats why i got a slickback. At 6’2” the sunroof was 100% out
     
  19. Dec 31, 2018 at 7:22 AM
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    Tsafootballdad

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    Just made a set today . Use 1 1/2" square tubing 3" long with a 45 deg cut on 1 side i will install tomorrow
     
  20. Jan 1, 2019 at 8:45 PM
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    mikestaco17

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    sir if you are selling these im in
     
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