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FS 1" Seat Spacers by QuikFix™ OBSOLETE *SEE "SAFER" SPACER AD

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by mrproduxn, Mar 16, 2019.

  1. Aug 14, 2021 at 4:16 PM
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    I would like to order for both front seats please. Thanks!
     
  2. Aug 14, 2021 at 4:32 PM
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  3. Aug 26, 2021 at 9:50 AM
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    SOLD OUT AGAIN. More available soon.
     
  4. Aug 29, 2021 at 12:37 PM
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    Will have 32 pairs available Friday 9/3/21 and then around 70 more pairs near the end of September.
     
  5. Aug 30, 2021 at 2:12 AM
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    Sorry just to clarify, this is still for the rear end of front seat, making the seat more leveled?
     
  6. Aug 30, 2021 at 2:23 AM
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    Put mine on the day before yesterday. Huge difference. I should have done this a long time ago. Highly recommend.
     
  7. Aug 30, 2021 at 3:57 AM
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    Yes only fit under the rear brackets of the front seats to level the seat bottoms.
     
  8. Aug 30, 2021 at 3:58 AM
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    so these would be good for short folks to help see better? I swear I can’t see over the hood sometimes.
     
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    Yes. For me it was the drivers side mirror.
     
  10. Aug 30, 2021 at 5:27 AM
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    I am 5'11" and I have had them in all 3 of my Tacomas. Even at my height they improve my over-the-hood vision. That is not why I created and use them. I have lower back issues that factory seats made worse. Now I can drive for hours in comfort. Before the spacers I would be in agony after 2 or 3 hours of driving. This seems to be the number 1 selling point followed by those with a shorter stature.
     
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  11. Aug 30, 2021 at 6:39 AM
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    I’d like to buy a set!
     
  12. Aug 30, 2021 at 7:37 AM
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  13. Aug 30, 2021 at 11:19 AM
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    FYI I already have 8 pair reserved out of the 32 pair I am releasing Friday.
     
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    Thanks.
    Interesting that there're people who prefer to jack up the front and people who prefer to jack up the back.

    I guess this just speak to the need for more tilt adjustment allowance for the seat.
     
  15. Aug 31, 2021 at 1:57 AM
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    It really just comes down to every "body" being built different. There is no calculator for determining which people require front or rear spacers. It does seem that those over 6 foot tall need front spacers while those 6 foot and shorter need the rear spacers. I have sold less than a dozen to people over 6 foot tall but 97% of my customers are 6 foot or less. For me, personally at 5'11", the 2nd and 3rd gen factory Tacoma seat pan angles, or the butt angle, creates stress on my lower back which results in severe discomfort in long drives. This is predominately the change that provides the bulk of my positive feedback. This is the same for the FJ Cruisers. On the other hand I have read complaints of taller drivers that felt no support under the front seat areas under their thighs. Fortunately there are both front and rear spacer options, from various sellers, to accommodate everyone.
    The one thing that bothers me is that some people buy spacers as a trending mod. Seat spacers are not a mod unless you specifically need amp space under the seat or you are looking for a way to mount an umbrella under the front of your seat. If you are comfortable in your seats, and have a clear view over the hood and dash, then PLEASE DO NOT BUY ANY SEAT SPACERS. Why change the ergonomics of your seat, that could lead to added back or leg stress, when you are completely comfortable. I do not market my spacers as a mod. I don't want everybody to buy them. I only want to sell to people that need them. I am not in this to get rich. I am not adding threaded holes for a fire extinguisher bracket. I am not selling a $130 package with a molle panel. I sell arch supports for your lower back. That's it.
     
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    I have 32 pairs finished and I did send you a pm earlier this week.
     
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