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Thanks for the life lesson & suggestion on the external seat cushion. I'm sure it's nice, however, while I have the leather off I will be replacing the foam.Buy one of these ref=sr_1_1_sspa
Roho seat cushion.
i'm 67, the joy of gettign old is stuff starts wearing out. The even better part is it's non linear, you the older you get the faster stuff wears out and goes bad. Kinda like an old car.
I've had a hell of a ride, when I die I'm going to die used up and having enjoyed the trip.
Seatjackers are so worth it. Best gx mod.
No clue, didn’t even know they make rear ones. I put them on my front driver seat, they make my back feel good on long drives. Really good. Huge difference. I have long legs.
when I installed they seemed like solid metal. If I get in a collision and these things cause my death I’d be surprised. And dead.
My wallet is too thin to make any differenceFor starters, take your wallet and anything in your back pockets out before driving. It may contribute to your problem.
I wouldn’t call new leather and foam a Band-Aid fix. These vehicles are prone to having slick slippery leather and flat stiff seat foam. As far as the Jackers go, just an improvement on design as far as I’m concerned. If your local to the San Diego area and you want to check it out let me know.These all seem like a bandaid fix.
I really want to install some Recaros or Scheelmaan seats but for the 05' and newer models, that passenger side occupancy sensor is going to be a bear to simulate.
I'm thinking of trying to pull the sensors our of the seat and see if it can be installed in an aftermarket seat.
Pics?Update:
1) I got the leather kit from L seat : $350
2002-2009 Lexus GX470 Custom Real Leather Seat Covers (Front)
2002-2009 Lexus GX470 Front leather seats cover are manufactured using superior cow leather. These seats are primarily used as replacements for the factory seats cover. If you are looking to replace new seats cover on your car, then you will need to remove the old cover first. The installation...www.lseat.com
2) Two seat foams from ebay : $240
Driver Bottom Replacement Seat Foam Cushion For 2003 2004 2005 2006 Lexus GX470 | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/264217022531 (I bought two "drivers" side foams but I think they are the same. There wasn't an option for the passenger seat)
3) Seat jackers from Desert Does it : $110
Amazon product ASIN B088P6H1HB (i try to avoid China-zon)
Total Cost : ~$1,300. Totally worth it to me and I'd do it again in a heart beat.
I had a local upholstery shop install the new leather & foam bottoms for $550. I'm sure its not too hard to do but that is time I don't have. Initially the upholstery guy said the L Seat was good quality and well made. When I picked the truck up, he said he would never install them again. Said they were very hard to work with.
I installed the seat jackers yesterday and I love the combo of all three. Significantly better than the previous setup. Keep in mind I haven't taken it on any long trips but it feels so much better now. It actually made me think about my F150 Lariat seats.
I'll try to add some pics. Color was not an exact match but I don't really care. Its not a show car
I'll try to post pics tomorrow. My pics wont download & I'm beat.
Cheers
I tried to upload pics but it was taking too long. Will try again later. As far as a measurement of extra leg room, I’d guess a couple inches, but no way to tell for sure. All I know is it’s much more comfortable now.Pics?
How much extra legroom did the seat jackets add? I desperately need more legroom in our 470 and 460.
I feel ya brother,I bought a 2004 GX last summer and am driving it more this year. Unfortunately, on highway runs the seat becomes uncomfortable for me after 30 minutes or so. My right hip goes numb and starts hurting, and the pain carries down the outside of my leg.
I've tried different seating positions (up down fore aft angle up or down) with or without lumbar, and can't find the position that would eliminate this problem for me. Putting it on cruise control and moving my right leg around alleviates but does not completely eliminate the problem.
I'm 6' and 220lbs so pretty average I would think. Just turned 60. I don't have chronic leg or hip issues. I don't feel this pain in my other car.
Can those seats wear out or become slanted toward the door? I'm thinking something has to be out of whack or I'm not doing something right in adjusting the seating position, because a car of this quality should NOT give a driver discomfort from sitting.
Any ideas or suggestions?