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What was the PO thinking?

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

  1. Jun 20, 2015
    Jonbbrew

    Jonbbrew Member

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    timgr

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    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?
     
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    uncamonkey

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    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.
     
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  4. Jun 20, 2015
    Focker

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

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    They weren't.

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

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    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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    69Willys

    69Willys Las Vegas, NV

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    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
     
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    1960willyscj5

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    I think that is the wrong bracket under the seat. Like maybe the one from the passenger side?
     
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  8. Jun 21, 2015
    Jasontg

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    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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    Glenn

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    I vote for the long legs problem.
     
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    termin8ed

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    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
     
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  11. Jun 22, 2015
    Greenshirt82

    Greenshirt82 The Old Girl - '69 CJ5

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    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. Jun 22, 2015
    Jonbbrew

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    I'm 6'3 so still considering to leave them or lower.
     
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  13. Jun 23, 2015
    1960willyscj5

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    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. Jul 24, 2015
    vandor

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    So, has anyone done the "notch " on fiberglass?
     
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    1960willyscj5

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    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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    Tom_Hartz

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    I think that is a great idea.
     
    Tom_Hartz, Jul 24, 2015
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  17. Jul 27, 2015
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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