Cheap seat mod helps back pain

So I had seen the seat mod that raises the back part of the front drivers seat about an inch using longer bolts and washers. I know some people did it too see better or just have a more comfortable ride. I put it off since i could see fine but i recently did and and it made a BIG difference. I spent about 10 dollars in hardware at Ace Hardware and after a 40 minute drive i step out and am sooooo much more comfortable and less sore after driving. I hurt my back a while ago and have a hard time with long drives. Only 27 years old so i dont wanna feel like an old man every time i drive my truck. Sorry for long post but i hope this helps somebody. Waaay worth it.

 

Seat spacers for the win! I did it since I'm shorter but have noticed my legs feel much better after longer drives now.

 

ps: we can read "long" posts, too!

 

You have your back pockets empty as well, correct? Things like wallets and phones are killer.

 

I did the same. Hated the seats before the spacers. They still are not better than the seats in my Ford, but I do not think about it anymore. That 1" up in the back is the equivalent of circling the globe when it comes to seat comfort, for me. Money well spent!

 

Another +1 for the seat spacers. No more leg cramps on long trips!

 

Sorry. Haha I'm ADD and sometimes give up when its a long post.

 

Yup. Even use the taco roll lumbar support thing behind my back.

 

I guess I’ll have to try that. I find myself constantly trying to readjust on longer drives but just end up with a tight back

 

I have noticed that older people have trouble getting in the passenger side. Does the seat lift help?

 

I am awaiting my aluminum spacers from a member on here. can't wait to get them installed. that is my only gripe about comfort in this truck. I am 5'3" tall so I am sure these are gonna help me a lot.

 

X2 - Good advice that I learned about 20 years ago from a company safety meeting. My wallet is so full it's like having a 4" rock on one side of my buttock, which throws your back out of alignment on long trips.

 

Yup that's true. Now I dont mind long drives if all is set up good. Im 5'9" so that 1" more of visibility helps.

 

I switched to a "Big Skinny" thin wallet a few years back. Keep it in my front pocket and my back pain is way down. Also saved a lot of $$ in Chiropractor visits!

 

I would love to add some spacers but I have a sunroof and my hair already touches the roof when I forget to comb!

 

No sunroof on mine and I'm 6'2. Anybody do this mod that is over 6'? I wonder if it still helps with ergonomics...?

 

@cowsquatch67 I'm 6'1" and went with 3/4" spacers, and it still gave me the benefit of the 1" spacers, but left me with a little more head space... @olecoot will be happy to help you out I'm sure

 

Is there a thread that tells how to do the spacers or the longer bolts?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ers-for-seat-mod.563843/page-24#post-20038974

 

Thanks.