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Lower the drivers seat?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mrothwell, Nov 26, 2014.

  1. Nov 26, 2014 at 12:53 PM
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    mrothwell

    mrothwell [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Is the seat for the 2012+ Tacoma higher than the previous generations? I'm only 6'2" and I feel like I'm staring right into the tint at the top of the windshield. I drove a few 06-11's before I got my 2012 and I didn't have that feeling. Maybe the SR5 is lower?

    How can I get my seat height lower?
     
  2. Nov 26, 2014 at 12:55 PM
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    boogie3478

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    I have a '14 and you can't do anything to lower it AFAIK.
     
  3. Nov 26, 2014 at 2:22 PM
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    File IFR

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    Getting the rear view mirror bracket mod will help a great deal.... lots of us have it here on TW.
     
  4. Nov 26, 2014 at 2:25 PM
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    I'm 6'7" and have the ImMrYo bracket and sit very nicely without obstruction or odd height, so I'd try that mirror lift bracket and see if it helps.
     
  5. Nov 26, 2014 at 2:33 PM
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    Is there a way to Raise the seats in the Tacoma? I feel like I'm low riding when driving mine. I don't feel that way when in my 06 4Runner. The 4Runner seats seem to situate the driver higher giving better visibility.
     
  6. Nov 26, 2014 at 2:34 PM
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  7. Nov 26, 2014 at 2:34 PM
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    By the way, I'm about 5'9". Thnx
     
  8. Nov 26, 2014 at 2:35 PM
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    There's some here that have raised their seats, try doing a search

    Google: Tacoma raised seat height
     
  9. Nov 26, 2014 at 2:35 PM
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    Good Idea, I have three in the garage for the grandkids!
     
  10. Nov 26, 2014 at 2:36 PM
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    Thnx, I'll give the search a try.
     
  11. Nov 27, 2014 at 4:13 AM
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    Is yours a trd sport? I wonder if it's just the trds that are high.
     
  12. Nov 27, 2014 at 6:01 AM
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  13. Nov 27, 2014 at 6:12 AM
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    mrothwell

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    Is yours a double cab? I've heard that the double cabs had height adjustable seats for 2014.

    Does the seat feel lower than in other trucks like f150s, rams, etc?
     

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