Seat Jackers (Knockoff) - Not for Me

I heard that Seat Jackers make the ride a little more comfortable, give you better road visibility, and create some room for goodies under the seat.

Full Disclosure:

1. I'm 6'1"
2. Weigh in at 275
3. I'm almost 50
4. Have automatic seats
5. Bought knockoffs for half the price

With the exception of build and materials quality, these are identical to the name brand Seat Jackers. Same concept and same end result.

They were easy to put in, took less than 30 minutes from the time I started hunting for tools until the time I got them in. Hopped in the front seat for a test drive and didn't bother turning the truck on. What a PITA to get into the truck, not more comfortable, and maybe less, and yes I can see where they would give a shorter person a better more commanding view of the road, but I sat so high up I was going to have to lean sideways at every intersection to see when the light turns green.

The good news is that which takes 30 minutes to install also only takes 30 minutes to uninstall. Back in the box and going back to Amazon today.



I'd say if you are 5'10" and shorter, they may be for you. If you are a thinner individual you may have the torso that can bend slightly to flex in and out.

Not for me though. Seat Jackers? Big and Tall Folk Need Not Apply.

On the upside they did create an amazing amount of space under the seat. Would have been great for my Radio Install.

 

Agreed. They can be a bit too much for a big guy. I am 6’2 @265lb. One thing to note, is I bought mine from having some serious sciatic pain in my legs.
Boosting the front of my seat up, gave me some support on the back of my legs.
Definitely helped me out.

 

I just installed them. They are great, ride is so much comfy. 6'-2" 190lbs. They don't change your height in seat at all,if so .(.25" at most)only raise the front. To support your legs in a better position. But to each their own, opinion. $65 for two pair ebay., great quality.

 

Hmmm, might give these a try....thanks for the fleabay info

 

Hmm, so they don't actually make your seat sit any higher? I've considered these multiple times but I'm 6'2" and my head is already close to roof and legs close to steering wheel so I decided against them

 

I just wish there was a way to lower the seats

 

Seat feel improvement has been done with spacers, approx 1", in the rear of the seat, to improve the angle.
There is a 60 page thread on this. Has been going on for years.

sounds like you tried something that is Not that.

 

I just used washers from lowes

 

I love mine....Yes getting in was a PIA at first, I'm used to it now and figured out way to slide right in no problem. The front of the seats were just too low. I'm only 5'-11" 185 so I can see where the extra weight and height could be an issue for some. Even my 5'-2" wife thought the passenger seat was to low so I put jackers on it as well and now she is happy. I bought mine on eBay, they do have the threaded holes so you can attach a molle panel.

Brian

 

Well OP thanks for this review. I’m only 5’10” and my head doesn’t touch the roof unless I wear a hat.
I’ve been wondering how these affect comfort.