Has anyone made a set of riser blocks for the front seat similar to these for the wrangler?

http://www.buchananworks.com/html/jeep_parts.html

I used these in my last two wrangler builds, but cannot find anything specifically for the Cherokee.

Looking for a taller seat that will give me a better field of vision. I am only 5'6" so the ceiling is in no danger of getting bashed by my big grape...

Thanks,

John

 

I am about to try a set out of 2x2 3/16" wall. plan is to cut some small lengths, about 1.5". bolt them to the floor then bolt seat to spacer.

 

Looking at it last night I think there are 2 options:

1 - Block between seat frame and slider
2 - Square "u" shape steel between frame and floor. U shape so that you could secure the bottom with nuts as it is not and top with bolt through seat frame and to arm of "u".

Thoughts?

 

I would suggest that you use a piece of 11ga 2x2 square tubing, drill holes all the way thru it that line up with the seat base bolts in the floor. Cap the ends if you have the means.

Then drill the factory bolts out of the floor and replace with 2" longer bolts. That way it's one solid bolt and you don't have to worry about anything breaking.

OR

You could find a working electric seat base out of a mid 90s model. They have height adjustment.

I think you'd be suprised at the forces put on those seat brackets. I know mine take a beating. I replaced the studs in the floor with 1/2" bolts and fender washers.

Personally, I'd sit on a pillow.

 

Going to check tomorrow at the hardware store for the steel channel I think I need.

John

 

I do miss that about my vw... the seat risers in those things are nuts. You can raise and lower the seats like 8 inches in them.

 

At my height (or lack of) that might be perfect!

 

I think the bases are too wide but you can always take some measurements of them. They were an option from the factory, not standard equipment so don't expect them all to have them.