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Tacoma 3rd Gen: I need more headroom.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Trippin Hard, Nov 5, 2018.

  1. Nov 5, 2018 at 10:21 AM
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    Trippin Hard

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    Hey Folks, I've been in a 2017 for 2 years and am tired of leaning. I had to have the Premium and Tech package features. Toyota force fed me the moonroof. What is the best way to lower the seat about 1", other than removing seat cushion? Are shorter seat brackets available? Has anyone had the moonroof removed?
     
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    Recline more?

    Sunroof delete?
     
  3. Nov 5, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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    Drop the top and get a custom made convertible top.

    That's the only thing that's going to make a big enough difference I think. There are some different seat brackets that are used to help guys with back pain, it brings the front of the seat down 1/2-1inch depending on which ones you get I think I don't own them so I am not positive. But if you want a few inches you gotta get a bigger truck.
     
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    Trade for a non premium tacoma.
     
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    I would say upgrade to a tundra :D
     
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    I’m in the same boat. I have to lean harder when going over train tracks.
     
  12. Nov 5, 2018 at 10:48 AM
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    I need to focus on createing more headroom in my 2017 w/P&T package, for now. I'd much rather lower the seat than remove the moonroof. I'll look at the newly redesigned Tundrato, when that happens.
     
  13. Nov 5, 2018 at 10:50 AM
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    A good upholstery shop should be able to shave the cushion down for you. I think a few members here have had that done.
     
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  14. Nov 5, 2018 at 10:52 AM
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    Open the Sunroof and you can stick your head out and also get a hair blow job.

    No more leaning but you might be walking bent over the next day, due to the strain on you back. LOL
     
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    If it were me, you have a 17 i would look for a nice 16 without a moonroof with a few more miles and try to work a trade.
     
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    Swap in 4Runner seats?
     
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  17. Nov 5, 2018 at 10:57 AM
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    That's a bummer. I'm 6'5 and didn't get the moonroof for that reason
     
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  18. Nov 5, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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    I’m 6’2” and I have about 1” of clearance for my head. So on trails it may get annoying.

    There is a user on here that did a Lexus seat swap. But a 4Runner seat would be cool too.
     
  19. Nov 5, 2018 at 11:03 AM
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    There is also the frs seat swap
     
  20. Nov 5, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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