Am I too tall.

harper28 · 06-12-08, 07:44 AM

I'm about 6'3" and looking to get an Fj60, Fj62. Will I comfortably fit in one?
Thanks!

RayN · 06-12-08, 08:00 AM

If you have long legs you may be a little uncomfortable. I was surprised when I got mine how close the pedals were even with the seat moved all the way back.

Ray

harper28 · 06-12-08, 08:03 AM

Yikes. How tall are you? Was it worth it?

RayN · 06-12-08, 08:09 AM

I'm 6' tall. Am I alone in this? Maybe my seat doesn't work correctly. When I bought mine I had to drive it 800 miles on Interstate. My right leg was so cramped up after that trip because I couldn't fully extend it. I have since added an aftermarket cruise control, which helps the highway travel immensely.

Ray

harper28 · 06-12-08, 08:10 AM

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind.

RayN · 06-12-08, 08:13 AM

Oh, and by the way, it was way worth it!

Ray

huntsonora · 06-12-08, 08:51 AM

I am 6'4" and 240 lbs and I'm not that uncomfortable in my 60. Its not a ride where you can really stretch your legs but its not like riding in a compact car either.

I have had mine down in Mexico on a couple different occassions and those were long road trips. Go drive one and see what you think.

Randy88FJ62 · 06-12-08, 09:24 AM

I am 6'5" and I fit comfotably in a 1988 FJ62. I don't like the head reast being so low but it works for regular driving. If you're gonna be commuting in it or spending a lot of time in it then I'd suggest a drivers chair upgrade like I'm looking into.

The straight answer though is yes, you'll fit you short basard.

Freewheel · 06-12-08, 09:33 AM

I'm 5 11" and my seat's as far back as it will go, and sometimes it feels a little too short. I think you'll just have to get in one and try it 'cause everyone sits differently...

bigndn · 06-12-08, 09:36 AM

My feeling is that it's a matter of perspective. If you've been DDing an FJ40 for a while, a 60 series will feel like a Cadillac. OTOH, if you've been driving a Dodge Quadcab, you may feel cramped.

I'm 6'2" and I drove mine back from SLC with no problems.

macneill · 06-12-08, 09:42 AM

6' 1". No problems here.

Drove my 60 from Tucson to NYC and didn't mind it at all.

Randy88FJ62 · 06-12-08, 09:45 AM

The FJ62 does feel like a truck bench seat rather than new SUV's but it's nowhere near as cramped as an FJ40.

89GASHOG · 06-12-08, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harper28

I'm about 6'3" and looking to get an Fj60, Fj62. Will I comfortably fit in one?
Thanks!

Maybe, maybe not. I wasn't, and here's one answer:http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...xtensions.html

MoCoNative · 06-12-08, 10:19 AM

I like the feel of my 40 over my 60 personally. I'm 6' 1" But I have long lower legs, compared to my thighs, so that makes my legs fit differently than some. Go sit in one and see what you think.

One thing that both improved and degraded my seating in my 60 was a new lower seat cusion from SOR. My seat was pretty crushed. I was getting terrible lower back pain, long torso and bad lumbar support in a 60. I was also bottoming out on bumps and striking my tailbone the seat was so wore out. So I got a new foam. It feels better now that it has crushed down a bit the last couple years, however, my head room was severly decreased. I have about an inch or two only now and feel cramped against the roof. Seat feels better though, no back pain or butt pain, but the loss of headroom is a drawback. I should add I drive with the seat back nearly vertical, it just feels better to me that way. I feel drunk and lost if a seat is reclined too far. I like to be able to sit up and see out over the hood. My wife who is only a tad shorter likes the seat reclined a bit, but then bitches cause she is looking through the steering wheel. I haven't convinced her of the benefits of sitting upright and having better visibility.

Trapper50cal · 06-12-08, 10:22 AM

I'm 6'2" and 250lbs, My 83 FJ60 doesn't feel cramped.

OlympiaFJ60 · 06-12-08, 11:20 AM

I'm 6'6" and 270, after 280,000 miles the drivers seat was a little broken down, so I put in Volvo Seats. I don't regret the getting the truck at all, but I also don't mind driving my '85 Toyota PU (2wd, standard cab).

sirenmoses · 06-12-08, 12:26 PM

Another 6 footer here, have had my 60 for 8 years now, DD every now & then. You'll fit.

It's not a newer rig where the seats are super adjustable, but you won't feel like you're hugging the steering wheel.

My 2c

Micah · 06-12-08, 12:42 PM

6' 1'' here and no problems at all.

harper28 · 06-12-08, 02:53 PM

Thanks guys. Test drove an 88 FJ62 and fit fine.
I'll be sure to post a pic of what I end up with!

iaintscared1969 · 06-12-08, 03:04 PM

6'3 and 218 no problems for me. My 62 is almost a perfect fit.

Repelsteel · 06-12-08, 03:30 PM

I am 6" 7' 265 pounds and no real problems here.

Maybe the seat is lacking support, but thats more a weight issue I gess...

On longer trips I use the hand throttle, to reduce the stress in the right knee. I put my right foot somewhere between gearshifter and my wive.
Makes sudden traffic jams more ... ehhh... interesting...

Good luck!

Dynosoar · 06-12-08, 06:03 PM

6'2" 225lbs. no problem for me. I do however stop and stretch every 200 miles or so for GAS!!!!

Dynosoar

mel lowe · 06-12-08, 06:27 PM

I am 5 10" and have all the room in the world in my 62

Good God!

Ya'll are some tall mofus.

Anyone ever drive from the rear seat with drivers seat removed ala Police Academy 1 ?

Wile E Coyote · 06-13-08, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mel lowe

I am 5 10" and have all the room in the world in my 62

Good God!

Ya'll are some tall mofus.

Anyone ever drive from the rear seat with drivers seat removed ala Police Academy 1 ?

Sounds like our Netherlander friend above is pretty dern close. I've only met/hung out with a 7'+ guy once. That was a tall sumbeech, right there.

cfdlighthouse · 06-13-08, 11:50 AM

Im 6'10'' 240 i am comfortable. drive it every day been on a couple 3 hrs rides with no trouble.

89GASHOG · 06-13-08, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wile E Coyote

I've only met/hung out with a 7'+ guy once. That was a tall sumbeech, right there.

Did ya call him "Longshanks"?

I can't believe several posters, even taller than my 6'5", find the leg room adequate in a stock 60 series.

Perhaps we should be comparing inseam lengths rather than height.

CruisinFJ60 · 06-13-08, 05:27 PM

im 6'2" 200lbs and i am comfy in my 60. The seat could be a little softer but as far as room goes im just dandy.

CruisinFJ60 · 06-13-08, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89GASHOG

Perhaps we should be comparing inseam lengths rather than height.

we dont wanna have to put you to shame

Tinker · 06-13-08, 08:39 PM

After I got the 5.7 Vortec & 4L60E in my '84 60 I removed the OEM gas pedal & replaced it with a Lokar model. Then I re-configured the brake pedal to the correct height & placement & added a Lokar '55 Chev brake pedal pad to it. A LX450 dead pedal rounded out the trio & I have leg room to spare (I'm 6-2 on a good day).

Next is a pair of '93 Audi UrS4 Recaro recliners & it'll be a dream to drive.

06-12-08, 07:44 AM	#1
harper28 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12	Am I too tall. I'm about 6'3" and looking to get an Fj60, Fj62. Will I comfortably fit in one? Thanks!

06-12-08, 08:00 AM	#2
RayN IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 132	If you have long legs you may be a little uncomfortable. I was surprised when I got mine how close the pedals were even with the seat moved all the way back. Ray __________________ '82 FJ60 - brown and proud

06-12-08, 08:09 AM	#4
RayN IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 132	I'm 6' tall. Am I alone in this? Maybe my seat doesn't work correctly. When I bought mine I had to drive it 800 miles on Interstate. My right leg was so cramped up after that trip because I couldn't fully extend it. I have since added an aftermarket cruise control, which helps the highway travel immensely. Ray __________________ '82 FJ60 - brown and proud

06-12-08, 08:13 AM	#6
RayN IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 132	Oh, and by the way, it was way worth it! Ray __________________ '82 FJ60 - brown and proud

06-12-08, 09:33 AM	#9
Freewheel IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 153	I'm 5 11" and my seat's as far back as it will go, and sometimes it feels a little too short. I think you'll just have to get in one and try it 'cause everyone sits differently... __________________ 1986 HJ60 5speed 24V. - OME 2.5 Heavy/Heavy, Vattiiva's, Aussielocker, more weird wiring than a boat...

06-12-08, 08:03 AM	#3
harper28 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12	Yikes. How tall are you? Was it worth it?

06-12-08, 08:10 AM	#5
harper28 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12	Thanks. I'll keep that in mind.

06-12-08, 08:51 AM	#7
huntsonora IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Windsor, CO Posts: 150	I am 6'4" and 240 lbs and I'm not that uncomfortable in my 60. Its not a ride where you can really stretch your legs but its not like riding in a compact car either. I have had mine down in Mexico on a couple different occassions and those were long road trips. Go drive one and see what you think.

06-12-08, 09:24 AM	#8
Randy88FJ62 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North of LA California Posts: 763	I am 6'5" and I fit comfotably in a 1988 FJ62. I don't like the head reast being so low but it works for regular driving. If you're gonna be commuting in it or spending a lot of time in it then I'd suggest a drivers chair upgrade like I'm looking into. The straight answer though is yes, you'll fit you short basard.

06-12-08, 09:42 AM	#11
macneill Rollin’ on 33s... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Brooklyn / Edgartown / Oak Bluffs TLCA# 12733 Posts: 3,213	6' 1". No problems here. Drove my 60 from Tucson to NYC and didn't mind it at all. __________________ 1981 FJ60 - Martha’s Vineyard - 210K, OME, BFG ATs, MAF header, hi-flo cat and Magnaflow, Surco Safari Rack, Rod Racks. 2002 UZJ100 - Brooklyn - 44K, OME 865, OME T-Bars, TJM T-15, TJM RB8, Slee Diff-Drop, Slee Tube Sliders, African Outback Roof Rack, Borla & SLP Exhaust, Warn, IPF, PIAA, Toyo Open Country ATs. Gotham City Land Cruisers Yankee Toys Bay to Blue Ridge Cruisers

06-12-08, 09:45 AM	#12
Randy88FJ62 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North of LA California Posts: 763	The FJ62 does feel like a truck bench seat rather than new SUV's but it's nowhere near as cramped as an FJ40.

06-12-08, 10:19 AM	#14
MoCoNative IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Craig, CO TLCA# 14418 Posts: 462	I like the feel of my 40 over my 60 personally. I'm 6' 1" But I have long lower legs, compared to my thighs, so that makes my legs fit differently than some. Go sit in one and see what you think. One thing that both improved and degraded my seating in my 60 was a new lower seat cusion from SOR. My seat was pretty crushed. I was getting terrible lower back pain, long torso and bad lumbar support in a 60. I was also bottoming out on bumps and striking my tailbone the seat was so wore out. So I got a new foam. It feels better now that it has crushed down a bit the last couple years, however, my head room was severly decreased. I have about an inch or two only now and feel cramped against the roof. Seat feels better though, no back pain or butt pain, but the loss of headroom is a drawback. I should add I drive with the seat back nearly vertical, it just feels better to me that way. I feel drunk and lost if a seat is reclined too far. I like to be able to sit up and see out over the hood. My wife who is only a tad shorter likes the seat reclined a bit, but then bitches cause she is looking through the steering wheel. I haven't convinced her of the benefits of sitting upright and having better visibility. __________________ 1996 T100, Stock, new to me, cool truck 1973 FJ-40, Stock, Restored, Ehsan top coming soon 1984 FJ-60, Stock, 221,000+miles 2002 Subaru Forester L, for the wifey

06-12-08, 10:22 AM	#15
Trapper50cal IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durango, CO TLCA# 15812 Posts: 789	My data I'm 6'2" and 250lbs, My 83 FJ60 doesn't feel cramped. __________________ 83 FJ60-5" ALCANS-HYSTEER-80 TRE's-RICEBUILT RODS-AUSSIELOCKER-ARB DeerSlayer-LONGFIELDS-35" MTR's-BILSTEIN 5150's-Warn M8000-Ultimate Air-Defender Rack-Rising Sun Roof Clamps-Yukons-Thanks Ige-Groucho-EricS-Corbett-Schmoozer-DurangoDDS-Zen80-Marlin-Bobby-Proffitts

06-12-08, 11:20 AM	#16
OlympiaFJ60 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 723	I'm 6'6" and 270, after 280,000 miles the drivers seat was a little broken down, so I put in Volvo Seats. I don't regret the getting the truck at all, but I also don't mind driving my '85 Toyota PU (2wd, standard cab). __________________ '87 FJ60 2FTBI, '73 FJ40, '72 FJ55, '66 FJ40, M416A1 www.olympiafj60.net www.eastolympiacruisers.com

06-12-08, 12:26 PM	#17
sirenmoses IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: central nm Posts: 951	Another 6 footer here, have had my 60 for 8 years now, DD every now & then. You'll fit. It's not a newer rig where the seats are super adjustable, but you won't feel like you're hugging the steering wheel. My 2c __________________ what shall I drive today: Oct 84 tan fj60, 260k mi -- dobermobile Sept 84 tan fj60, 202k -- spare (to be installed) 2.5" BDS suspension, SROR front bumper, Rowlands storage panels 85 Honda Accord, 110k -- commuter 91 Kawasaki Concours, 50k -- on the road again

06-12-08, 12:42 PM	#18
Micah IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Midland, TX TLCA# 15017 Posts: 506	6' 1'' here and no problems at all. __________________ 89 62 250k miles, 4 inch BTB lift, snorkel, custom built front and rear bumpers, M8000 "However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace." Acts 20:24

06-12-08, 03:04 PM	#20
iaintscared1969 RT Customs Vortec Junky Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irving, Tx. TLCA# 17528 Posts: 1,664	6'3 and 218 no problems for me. My 62 is almost a perfect fit. __________________ Cool place to get all the cruiser crap you could want! http://cruisercrap.com 1989 FJ 62 4" Hell Creek Suspension, Bridgestone Duellers 33X12.50, Hummer sliders modified of course, HI-Lift Jack, Pioneer Equipment Rack, HFS 2.5 Shackles, Defender Light rack, 4 KC Rally 800 series lights, All new steering components,First responder kit, and a whole lotta stickers! Member: LSLC, DFW and Austin, BSLCA

06-12-08, 06:03 PM	#22
Dynosoar V8J60 - TPI Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SoCal TLCA# 17857 Posts: 1,656	6'2" 225lbs. no problem for me. I do however stop and stretch every 200 miles or so for GAS!!!! Dynosoar __________________ '82 V8J60 - TPI 350 with a Turbo 400 attached to a splitcase, Cable Locker FF rear end, 4" SUA (National Spring), Copper Metalic Has been south to Cabo San Lucas, BCS and North to Port Angels,WA. Call Sign: KI6SMP

06-12-08, 02:53 PM	#19
harper28 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12	Thanks guys. Test drove an 88 FJ62 and fit fine. I'll be sure to post a pic of what I end up with!

06-12-08, 03:30 PM	#21
Repelsteel IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Europe, The Netherlands, Apeldoorn Posts: 11	Big boy I am 6" 7' 265 pounds and no real problems here. Maybe the seat is lacking support, but thats more a weight issue I gess... On longer trips I use the hand throttle, to reduce the stress in the right knee. I put my right foot somewhere between gearshifter and my wive. Makes sudden traffic jams more ... ehhh... interesting... Good luck! __________________ Diesels can scream too!

06-12-08, 06:27 PM	#23
mel lowe IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 1,648	I am 5 10" and have all the room in the world in my 62 Good God! Ya'll are some tall mofus. Anyone ever drive from the rear seat with drivers seat removed ala Police Academy 1 ? __________________ 82 Fj60 TurkeyWizz THXAL 88 BJ62 Family Truckster http://nfcruiserheads.org/forum/index.php

06-13-08, 11:50 AM	#25
cfdlighthouse IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: central virginia TLCA# 18410 Posts: 509	Im 6'10'' 240 i am comfortable. drive it every day been on a couple 3 hrs rides with no trouble. __________________ 1983 fj60 Aussie rear locker, custom front and rear bumpers and sliders, custom aluminum rack, OME heavy with 33" super swampers 1978 fj40 hard top stock in stance and in pieces http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...-build-up.html

06-13-08, 08:39 PM	#29
Tinker IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Larkspur, CO Posts: 2,199	Mo Leg Room After I got the 5.7 Vortec & 4L60E in my '84 60 I removed the OEM gas pedal & replaced it with a Lokar model. Then I re-configured the brake pedal to the correct height & placement & added a Lokar '55 Chev brake pedal pad to it. A LX450 dead pedal rounded out the trio & I have leg room to spare (I'm 6-2 on a good day). Next is a pair of '93 Audi UrS4 Recaro recliners & it'll be a dream to drive. __________________ "His mudder was a mudder".