Seat Riser?

GDTIME · 07-17-2008, 08:25 PM

I'm 5'11" and I am thinkin bout doin seat risers and and looking to see how much height you added from someone bout the same height as me, do you like it? need more height, or less? Lookin to get an idea of height before I do it.

BOWMAN1911 · 07-17-2008, 08:41 PM

I'm 5'10" went with 1 1/2" from buchanan, i'd suggest the same.

**J-Mox** · 07-17-2008, 08:44 PM

I have a 1" set in mine and really like them. I'm only about 5'4" so it made a big difference for me. It got me back to about the same seat heigth as my 95' Wrangler as far as seeing over the hood. For a taller person it may not be such an advantage. The only drawback is now there is not as much clearance when the steering wheel is tilted up for getting out.

Zoom By You · 07-17-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowman1

I'm 5'10" went with 1 1/2" from buchanan, i'd suggest the same.

Same here, it was perfect....

Bill_Dunnigan · 07-17-2008, 08:48 PM

i used hockey pucks, worked like a charm

**mud n rox** · 07-17-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill_Dunnigan

i used hockey pucks, worked like a charm

x2 and at a $1 a piece you cant beat them.

03Wrangler · 07-17-2008, 10:22 PM

x3 hockey pucks work like a charm...

i dont have an adjustable steering wheel, no problems though... much better

**Idaho-Jeep** · 07-17-2008, 10:55 PM

x4 for the pucks.

Look at this:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f46/cheap-seat-lift-296945/

Rubi22 · 07-17-2008, 11:19 PM

x5 for the hockey pucks. simple and cheap...

adam728 · 07-17-2008, 11:53 PM

I wanted to do hockey pucks, but can't seem to find them in Tucson in the middle of summer. Probably need to find the right store.

Anyway, I used some very large nuts and fender washers for 7/8-1" of lift. I'm 5'9" and and surprised at the difference it made.

**Bennettj13** · 07-18-2008, 02:38 AM

I put the 2" on my TJ and I love it. I'm 5'6" and they made it a lot easier to lean out and see my wheels, and to see more of my hood. They provided some nice beefy grade 8 bolts with the aluminum blocks. If you do pucks, make sure you are putting grade 8 or better in there. Don't just grab something out of the bin at Home Depot, your life can easily count on those 4 little bolts. Also, there are torque specs on those bolts for a reason. Make sure that **** is tight.

BaldHeadedDawg · 07-18-2008, 07:14 AM

I'm 5'11" and went with 1.5" risers from Buchanan. It took some getting used to; but I wouldn't trade them out now. I would suggest this mod to anyone.

Scotch740 · 07-18-2008, 07:31 AM

I made my own. Went with 1.5" height, while I haven't tried any other height, I am very happy with these. I measure in around 5-9.

Link to the ones I made Also have some dimensions of them on there.

Its a great mod well worth the effort to make.

jeep06 · 07-18-2008, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoom By You

Same here, it was perfect....

5'11" here too and I also went with the Buchanan kit,, well worth the money. Sure there are cheaper ways to raise your seat... but I feel safer knowing there is something solid under my seat brackets that won't squash if ever in an accident.

jcssurf · 07-18-2008, 07:41 AM

5'11" also, and I made my own 1.5" with bolts and stacked washers. It's perfect, but the seats do hit the visor when tipped forward. They still work though. I wouldn't change a thing.