seat risers/pucks?

Tacoma750 · 03-07-2006, 09:36 PM

I was looking at seat risers..but $70 or $65 w/e is a littl emuch for me. I was wondering, could hockey pucks be used? That would add about 1 inch and thats all I need. I could just go to the hardware store and buy longer grade 8 bolts and washers. i dont see why it owuldnt work. Insert Comments

newjeeperguy · 03-07-2006, 09:39 PM

Yes you could. I dont know about hockey pucks though

I made my own out of 1.5 alum. shoft cut down to 1.25. Worked perfect. One of the best mods I have done to the Jeep.

KRAMONUT · 03-07-2006, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tacoma750

I was looking at seat risers..but $70 or $65 w/e is a littl emuch for me. I was wondering, could hockey pucks be used? That would add about 1 inch and thats all I need. I could just go to the hardware store and buy longer grade 8 bolts and washers. i dont see why it owuldnt work. Insert Comments

Dave...

I just mentioned this in another thread....Ive had mine raised using hockey pucks for about a year or so. Just get longer bolts, drill the pucks and your good to go.

Tacoma750 · 03-07-2006, 10:14 PM

Mark you did this? I'll ahve to check it out! When I saw that you posted in here, I figured you were gonna give me some crap for wanting to use hockey pucks! I'll ahve to check yorus out when I see you next.

FreemasonJeeper · 03-07-2006, 10:42 PM

It's probably not the safest thing, but, I used four huge nuts (oh, crap, that sounds nasty) that are about an inch tall. It's worked great for a year. I'm going to take them out though, my shins sometimes rub the under dash thing.

sickboy98tj · 03-07-2006, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KRAMONUT

Dave...

I just mentioned this in another thread....Ive had mine raised using hockey pucks for about a year or so. Just get longer bolts, drill the pucks and your good to go.

real, actual ice hockey pucks?how much did it cost you total? specs please! if it works well and is cheap enough i may be able to do this as soon as the weather gets warm

DesertX04 · 03-07-2006, 11:15 PM

Great idea! I'll be borrowing a few pucks from my nephews this weekend to give it a shot.

Tacoma750 · 03-08-2006, 08:53 AM

Ice Hockey pucks are cheap! not to mention I have about 10 laying around my garage

keoki04 · 03-08-2006, 09:04 AM

How tall are you guys that are lifting your seats? I am 6 foot, and I was thinking about it, just to give me a little extra height to view. But I am concerned about my shins hitting/rubbing the dash...

**jsmorris** · 03-08-2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sickboy98tj

real, actual ice hockey pucks?how much did it cost you total? specs please! if it works well and is cheap enough i may be able to do this as soon as the weather gets warm

Used pucks are available at any small sports stores for about $0.50. New ones are only $2.

plumcrazy · 03-08-2006, 10:01 AM

id wanna hear how to move the seat back an inch or two as my legs are a little long for the 01 TJ.

but i know hockey pucks can be used with no problem to lift the seat.

02tjsport · 03-08-2006, 10:19 AM

Why do people want to sit higher...other than better view?
not knocking, just curious.....
I am 5'11", i can see plenty high (i guess) BUT one thing i hate is right hand turns or curves as the rearview mirror gets in my way, and i have to duck to see through it....i cant be the only one with this problem and im sure it would get old ducking down further, even if it is only an inch or so further?

bogerbuble · 03-08-2006, 10:29 AM

LOL, I need a riser. I'm 5'8. I bought iggee seat covers and put a 2" pad between the seat and the seat cover. Works like a charm! For some reason, the older the jeep gets, the more I feel I am sinking in the seat. Either the seat is shrinking or I am, not sure.

KRAMONUT · 03-08-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sickboy98tj

real, actual ice hockey pucks?how much did it cost you total? specs please! if it works well and is cheap enough i may be able to do this as soon as the weather gets warm

Yep...regular ice hockey pucks..don't remember what they cost. 1~2 bucks a pieces & some hardware from Lowes. Don't remember the sizes of the bolts I used.

This is about the only pic where you can sorta make out the puck under the driver seat:

I'm 5'-9" & it helped me see over the hood a little better..

Derik Schneider · 03-08-2006, 11:48 AM

I'M 6'4", & maybe i just look over the mirror, it doesn't seem to be a problem.
But i was thinking that this might give a slight amount of leg room. has anybody notice this change with there risers?