Improving head/leg room

[Pitch]

I currently am driving a 1992 Cruiser with manual seats. Being 6'9", space for my frame is a premium. I have looked at the seat frame and it does not seem to be a terribly easy thing to modify to gain more room. No brackets can be easily spaced with washers/etc. Cut and weld options seem to be limited, and may compromise the seat safety/integrity.

So, I am looking for suggestions on aftermarket seats, custom manual seat brackets, or modifying the current brackets,that may allow for a little more wiggle room in the 80. Any insight is appreciated...

 

[medtro]

You may want to look at LandTank seat extension if you haven't done so.

 

[Pitch]

You may want to look at LandTank seat extension if you haven't done so.

Unfortunately, that is only for power seats, but thanks for the tip.

 

[murf]

man, how do you fit!?


Try calling Total Auto Pros here in Phoenix that does alot of customization. At least maybe they can refer you to someone?

 

[Motleyone]

These bucket seats are very adjustable.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

These bucket seats are very adjustable. View attachment 967982

Also dual purpose

 

[brices123]

Also dual purpose

Three, if you get car sick.

 

[Rudster]

Four, if you put ice in it for your beer

 

[brices123]

Four, if you put ice in it for your beer

Technically that brings it back to two, unless you like smelly beer.

 

[Pitch]

Well this thread went to hell... Thanks for the sage advice, gents

 

[brices123]

Pitch,
Sorry about all the jokes. It was kind of fun.

I have a similar issue with my seats. I have a 1991, but I find that it does not sit up enough for me. I have read about a mid where you can add a "tooth" to the gear, but I am not too sure about that.

There is currently an 80 for sale in Prescott for $34,000. It has Subaru WRX seats in it. I am not sure if they are comfortable. The WRX was made for racing, so they are probably lower profile.

Maybe that helps a little.