Rear Seat Jackers vs Washers

Looking to lift the rear seat by about 3/4 inch. Are the rear Seat Jackers worth the $50, or can I just put a big ol stack of washers there? Would the washers be safe/sturdy enough? Would I need to worry about them bending or breaking?

 

One or two washers may be fine, but I wouldn't do many stacks.

 

I personally don't think that washers would be safe. The jackers do more than jack, they also accommodate the different angle of the seat mounts as you displace them.



On one hand, the seat belt has nothing to do with the seat, so you would still be restrained in any front-end collision even if you stuck a plastic lawn chair under there. On the other, rear-end collisions still exist. Keep that in mind with your decision.

 

^^^That^^^

If it is worth doing at all it is worth doing right.

 

Has anyone seen how the seat jackers hold up in a collision? I have not but have been wondering this myself while pondering purchase

 

Why would you spend the money for a new 2022 vehicle than go getto fab to save $50.00?

WTF

 

Saved up for the Taco for many years. In saving, I had to find ways to cut cost in any way I could- including keeping a rusty old Jeep running for 10 years. By the end of it, there was a lot of duct tape and zip ties (it's a Jeep thing). Guess you could say at this point the ghetto rig is more of a force of habit or a reflex than a thought out decision lol. You guys are right, I'll spring out for the rear jackers.

 

If you are ever in a serious collision (god forbid) an insurance adjuster probably wouldn’t even notice the seat jackers as they look fairly stock. If they see a pile of washers, they may wait for your to wake up from your coma to tell you you’re not covered.

 

If ur just looking for the rear spacers there is another member on here who sells a version also.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/seat-jackers-mod-spacers-risers-jackers.729540/

 

I made my own out of flat stock black ABS plastic. Was really easy to do and makes driving a lot more comfortable.

 

Sorry, but seat jackers are just as "ghetto fab" as washers. Doing it right would require welding in new brackets. Why would you spend $50K on a truck and not pay someone to do it right, or learn how to do it yourself?



It's all about perspective...get some.

 

For the back side of the seats you could pick whatever from mcmaster. Could get sizing with washers.

https://www.mcmaster.com/spacers/unthreaded-spacers/system-of-measurement~metric/

 

1.25" lift in the back of mine with home depot washers and longer bolts. No issues ever and going on 3 years with it.

 

If it were me, I would want to lift the front of the seat, not the rear.

 

This should be an example thread for new members