DIY: How to raise your factory seat to improve visibility

zakimak · 05-07-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Been seeing several posts asking how to raise the factory seats, so here it
is. The original idea came from a member "modshack" about 3yrs ago.

I tried it long time ago and gave me great results. here's what i did...

As with any DIY, do at your own risk!!

Close up:

Not to rain on the parade but this mod can potentially cause serious injuries since it compromises the original seat anchor design. In the event of an accident, the seat mounting bolt might shear off. As seen in the original design, linear movement is prevented in two different points. One is the bolt and the other is the guiding pin. It prevents the seat from lifting and also moving forward. The bolt used in this mod is the only anchor point and due to the seat no longer in alignment with the original design, in an frontal accident, the seat might tilt upwards or shear the bolt off.

On that note, the bolt use in these mounting points are designed to meet certain shearing strength. I doubt any hardware store bolt can meet these criteria. With that, if there is a serious injury due to the seat coming off the mounting point, I doubt the insurer will take kindly to the mod.

I do noticed the warning and this is definitely a do it at your own peril scenario.

gofaster87 · 05-07-2012, 09:57 AM

Not really a safe thing to do, but hey, we all think accidents will never happen to us.

bigaudiofanat · 05-07-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by zakimak

Not to rain on the parade but this mod can potentially cause serious injuries since it compromises the original seat anchor design. In the event of an accident, the seat mounting bolt might shear off. As seen in the original design, linear movement is prevented in two different points. One is the bolt and the other is the guiding pin. It prevents the seat from lifting and also moving forward. The bolt used in this mod is the only anchor point and due to the seat no longer in alignment with the original design, in an frontal accident, the seat might tilt upwards or shear the bolt off.

On that note, the bolt use in these mounting points are designed to meet certain shearing strength. I doubt any hardware store bolt can meet these criteria. With that, if there is a serious injury due to the seat coming off the mounting point, I doubt the insurer will take kindly to the mod.

I do noticed the warning and this is definitely a do it at your own peril scenario.

I wash just thinking about this, the original screws could of been made harder than the screws you buy at the hardware store. As you said it could potentially shier off during an accident.

kenchan · 05-07-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I wash just thinking about this, the original screws could of been made harder than the screws you buy at the hardware store. As you said it could potentially shier off during an accident.

maybe in your case since you are a big guy, the floor might peel up with the seat in an event of a crash.

Pintsize725 · 05-07-2012, 10:59 AM

To do or not to do.........

cjr1881 · 06-03-2012, 12:09 AM

How short are you ladies that need this mod? I think this is a dangerous mod. Stacking washers??? I believe you could come up with a better rig than that if it is absolutely necessary.

Pintsize725 · 06-03-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by cjr1881

How short are you ladies that need this mod? I think this is a dangerous mod. Stacking washers??? I believe you could come up with a better rig than that if it is absolutely necessary.

4' 9"ish

mwhit02 · 10-18-2012, 10:09 PM

I wish the pictures were still up

eastwest2300 · 10-18-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mwhit02

I wish the pictures were still up

JARblue · 12-08-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ok guys, i think ive posted enough regarding this mod. unless you have specific questions, dont post.

Two month bump since I'm going to make Ms. Pint do this mod today. She doesn't know it yet, but we're meeting at Lowe's for a cruise and will be going inside first

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Originally Posted by mwhit02

I wish the pictures were still up

I'll make sure we get some pictures. Mr. Kenchan does not realize not everyone is as smart, able, and confident as him

kenchan · 12-08-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Two month bump since I'm going to make Ms. Pint do this mod today. She doesn't know it yet, but we're meeting at Lowe's for a cruise and will be going inside first

I'll make sure we get some pictures. Mr. Kenchan does not realize not everyone is as smart, able, and confident as him

hey just for reference here's a good link with the bolt strength descriptions for your reference:

Nuts and Bolts

the DIY did have pictures at one time... but something happened 3months ago i deleted everything.

if i can find some picts i will post them up again later.

JARblue · 12-08-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hey just for reference here's a good link with the bolt strength descriptions for your reference:

Nuts and Bolts

the DIY did have pictures at one time... but something happened 3months ago i deleted everything.

if i can find some picts i will post them up again later.

I just need to go to Breed's. They have anything I could possibly need in a store about 1/10th the size of the Lowe's we went to. It's amazing

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