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Lowering seats in 99XJ possible???

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Old Jan 22, 2016 | 10:39 AM
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Default Lowering seats in 99XJ possible???

Found one thread on the subject, that involves cutting the brackets, but I'm curious if anyone has found different seats that sit "lower"??
I'm 6-1 and some change, but I'm cocking my head to get in and can feel my hair on the headliner. lol
Any input would be appreciated.
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Old Jan 22, 2016 | 11:35 AM
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I have heard of folks moving the seat rearwards on the rails with an add-on piece. link https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/bi...ck-3-a-155746/
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Old Jan 22, 2016 | 03:28 PM
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I'm 6' 3", welcome to my life haha.

I also feel my hair touching the headliner most times. I haven't really looked closely at the seat brackets, but you probably would have to cut/weld it. I've read that you can use Grand Cherokee seats in an XJ, but you have to use your seat brackets so that wouldn't really help.
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Old Jan 22, 2016 | 05:39 PM
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I'm also 6' 3" and tilt the angle of my seat back some to not rub my head on the headliner, I also have a electric height adjustable seat and keep it on the lowest position.

I still have a problem when I am the first car at a red light and have to be a contortionist to watch for the light to change.

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Old Jul 16, 2016 | 03:55 PM
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I've seem some stuff where people take out the rails and make it a fixed seat. It's not Ideal but it works.
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