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What was the PO thinking?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Jonbbrew, Jun 20, 2015.

  1. Jonbbrew

    Jonbbrew Member

    Jonbbrew, Jun 20, 2015
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  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Yeah, typically you want more room between the wheel and seat cushion, not less. Maybe tall and skinny legs, and needs more length to the pedals?
     
    timgr, Jun 20, 2015
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  3. uncamonkey

    uncamonkey Member

    Even when my niece was 13. She fit fine behind the wheel of my 3B but she is a long legged woman. Her uncle John was suffering from the "Black Belly Blight" stomach rubbing on the steering wheel. I can't see how that setup would work for anyone.
     
    uncamonkey, Jun 20, 2015
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  4. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    They weren't.

    I think Tim's right...Trying to create more ergonomics for the pedals.
     
    Focker, Jun 20, 2015
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  5. piffey263

    piffey263 Active Member

    My guess:

    Guy probably had a taller torso, or a bad back.

    Im around 5' 10" and would assume by lifting the seat would help me see, instead of looking at the top windsheild. I would say it would put less pressure on my back.
    I think it wouldn't bother me having seat adjust like that.

    who knows, but that's why I would do it.
     
    piffey263, Jun 20, 2015
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  6. 69Willys

    69Willys Las Vegas, NV

    Yeah...looks like he only raised it in the front, tipping it back a bit. Easy to change at least. I've seen a lot worse PO hack jobs...even done a few myself that I've probably been cursed for.chainsawguy:rofl: As far as safety, we're already living on the edge jeep toss
     
    69Willys, Jun 20, 2015
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  7. 1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

    I think that is the wrong bracket under the seat. Like maybe the one from the passenger side?
     
    1960willyscj5, Jun 20, 2015
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  8. Jasontg

    Jasontg Member

    There should probably be a section titled "What was the PO thinking?" and everyone can make guesses.
     
    Jasontg, Jun 21, 2015
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  9. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    I vote for the long legs problem.
     
    Glenn, Jun 21, 2015
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  10. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Having long legs, i did that once. It helped but it put the steering wheel more in your lap and harder to see stoplights when you're eye level with the wipers.(top on) I put it back eventually
     
    termin8ed, Jun 22, 2015
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  11. Greenshirt82

    Greenshirt82 The Old Girl - '69 CJ5

    I reversed the rear spacers to change the angle of my seats. Makes a huge difference -- I'm 6-2 and my "extra" length is in my legs. I still feel like my knees are in my face when I shift...

    Regards,
    Tim
     
    Greenshirt82, Jun 22, 2015
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  12. Jonbbrew

    Jonbbrew Member

    I'm 6'3 so still considering to leave them or lower.
     
    Jonbbrew, Jun 22, 2015
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  13. 1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

    Notch the rear wheelwells right behind the seats and move the seats themselves back. Only needs to be a couple of inches.
     
    1960willyscj5, Jun 23, 2015
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  14. vandor

    vandor New Member

    So, has anyone done the "notch " on fiberglass?
     
    vandor, Jul 24, 2015
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  15. 1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

    Well, looking at the pictures, I would say that tilt wheel set-up would probably go along with the long legs and tilt the seat back theory.
     
    1960willyscj5, Jul 24, 2015
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  16. Tom_Hartz

    Tom_Hartz Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I think that is a great idea.
     
    Tom_Hartz, Jul 24, 2015
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  17. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    eh - most of the time the answer is 'He/She/It wasn't...'
     
    Warloch, Jul 27, 2015
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