how to raise the seat ?

Thanks Frank! I saw that earlier, but not sure I would like the change in seat angle. I was just looking at how my seat is attached to the adjuster, and I think it is possible to raise the seat by using 4 steel plates between the adjuster and the seat. This is definitely not the easiest way to do it, but I think it might be better. I may try the Cheap Tricks way to see how it feels and if I don't like it, then I'll have to fabricate the plates. What I really wish for is 6-way power adjustable seats.

 

I managed to lift the front of the seat about 3/4" so the back of my knees have some support. feels a lot better than stock, but still not what i really want. I theorize that a 3rd gen seat will fit in our trucks, so im waiting to see about that.

I used some metal spacers from a snowmobile mod that i did a while back, and some washers to give just a little more lift. I had to oval out the back seat holes because the entire seat moved forward about 1/4" in order for the front bolts to line up. I bought harder bolts than factory, so i doubt theyll be breaking, and i feel just as safe as factory.

 

no problem! hope it helped!

 

Thanks Brian! I understand what you did, and kind of had the same thought.

I just ordered one set of the lift bushings for the rear. I didn't want to spend that much, but a plastics supplier here wanted a minimum order initially of $50, then said $35, which comes out to 10 feet minimum. I just didn't need that much material or cost. I'll try it and see how it does, then decide if something else is needed.

 

So I just got my 1.5" seat lift spacer kit from http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/index.shtml#SeatHeight. I installed it this morning in about 5 minutes. Aside from needing a 14mm socket to get the stock bolts out, you'll need a bigger socket (probably 17mm, I didn't have one at work) to install the new bolts. The new height seems good to me, being 6' tall. The arm rests feel just right. While I'd like to have some of the front leg support, it's still not a bad sitting position. I can also see over the hood better now. I may still look for a way to raise the front, and may raise the passenger seat to match, but there is no rush.

 

Update. After installing the 1.5" spacers on the rear of my seat, I didn't drive the truck until I got off work. Driving home, I noticed the flatness of the seat, due to the mod. Still thinking I'd like to get some of the original slope back, I decided to take a look at the front. Upon unbolting the seat a tipping it back, I saw what appear to be alignment dowels riveted to the bottom of the seat adjuster rail. I'm speculating that they are really only for assembly purposes and do very little after the seat is bolted in. When trying to shim up the front, about 3/8" using 4 washers on each side, I noticed the alignment dowels were preventing the seat from coming far enough forward to allow the bolts to thread in. To solve this issue, I enlarged the front side of the dowel holes. This allowed the seat to come forward enough to get the original bolts back in. Without modifying the dowels, or the seat bolt holes, I think this is about all the lift I can get in the front. It seems better, but not back to stock seat base angle.

 

I did the same. I think there are 7 washers on the front and I am much more comfortable. What are you guys using to oval out the holes? First try the metal broke my bits and I had to go with a file.

 

I didn't look at the size of the drill bit, but I'd guess 5/16" - 3/8". Just set my drill to high speed, and held the side of the drill bit against the forward side of the dowel hole. A carbide burr on a die grinder would work, but I didn't have one handy. Drill might take longer, but isn't as aggressive as the die grinder.

 

I did the same, it wasnt fun but it worked. Just use a fairly large bit, keep it wet and dont push too hard.

 

Anybody agree with me about the dowel and hole being only for assembly alignment?

 

I installed these on my 2015 Tacoma today. Went with the 2" cause I'm 5'6" and honestly, its gonna be a whole new 4x4 experience now that my arse can see over the hood!

 

How do you like your new ride? Did you add 2" spacers to front and back or just one side? If so, curious as to if you went with just the front or back. Asking since I am also 5'-6'

 

It's one of my main bitches about buying a $30K+ vehicle......no height adjustment is pretty asinine. Hell, my cheapass Jeep has it. I ordered some Wet Okole seatcovers the other day, so I'm guessing they'll amount to 1/2" increase. I guess I can put a folded towel on the seat before putting the seatcover on if I want more, height, but it seems silly to have to jerryrig it up.

 

Agreed! Wet okole look like nice covers though! Wonder how their lumbar or heated add ons work?

 

New member here and powering through threads to learn as much as I can for future reference. I came across this thread and thought of this product.

http://www.oregonaero.com/softseatposturecushions/portableseatcushions


I used them before and work great for comfort and lumbar support when driving long hours. Albeit my application was in a helicopter, but should function just as well. I would imagine it would help increase the sitting height. Maybe even put it under a seat cover??

Oregon aero is not cheap but it is a great product. I am sure there are other vendors with similar products.

 

Thanks for the info! Definitely pricey but also seem like a good product!

 

I was thissssss close to getting the heated driver seat, but I'd likely rarely use it. I did get the map pocket and gun pocket, though!

 

Nice! Didn't see the option for the gun pocket. That would be nice to have. Do you have the seat cover yet? If so, what do you think?

 

Nope. It'll be about 3 weeks. *sigh* I'm getting them with a cool red TRD logo at the top of each one, though. Looking forward to seeing them!

 

That's sounds really cool! Are you able to add custom logos to them? I didn't see that option either! Wouldn't mind adding my college symbol or something like that. Please let us know when you get them and post here