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Old 03-31-2010, 01:01 AM
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I'm VERY short and even with my seat all the way forward I have a bit of a problem comfortably reaching the pedals.

So......

I've come up with these options to fix my short coming (haha) but would like ya'lls opinions and any suggestions you may have.

Option 1. Putting blocks on the gas and break pedal.

Option 2. Cutting the pedals off, welding extensions the the pedals back on.

Option 3. Pulling the seat out and moving it forward and rebolting it down.

So what do you think??

Thanks,
Heather
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are you really that short? haha i would love to see a pic of u next to your rig. just tie a brick to your foot and call it done.
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I am that short LOL I'm 4'9. Whats so funny is that I have absolutely no problems reaching the pedals on my 00' Tahoe.
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My ex-girlfriend had to pull the seat all the way forward to drive my jeep, and she was like 5'0''. It was so funny to see her cruisin down the road in my jeep with no doors on it lol

But if i were you I would just unbolt the seat, drill some new holes, and bolt further forward
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they make blocks for short people... when i got my DL i was 4'10"

dont modify anything with the pedals, because if some one else has to drive it....
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unbolt the seat and move if forward.
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move the seat.
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There is going to be some fab work because of how the front seat bolts mount to the cross member on the floor. Also, moving the seat forward is gong to start getting you dangerously close to your air bag (depending on year). I say mod the pedels.
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There is going to be some fab work because of how the front seat bolts mount to the cross member on the floor. Also, moving the seat forward is gong to start getting you dangerously close to your air bag (depending on year). I say mod the pedels.
no prob with the AB it's a '94...
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Well, you don't want to eat the wheel! Lol. I still say pedels...
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There are a few company's that have blocks to add to the pedals.

My Father's 5'2" but he's got short legs. He had to add blocks both in his CJ's and his Ranger..
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I'd say modify the pedals, try putting blocks on them first. Like someone else said you dont want to move the seat forward b/c it'll put you too close to the steering wheel.
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Thanks guys!! Yea, no AB. And not too worried about other people driving him. I'm 100% against it. lol I like my fathers motto - don't ever let anyone drive your vehicle or your ol lady. A rod can be thrown in either one

Thanks again!!
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Originally Posted by thegreatescape
thanks guys!! Lol i like my fathers motto - don't ever let anyone drive your vehicle or your ol lady. A rod can be thrown in either one :d

thanks again!!


omg thats gfunny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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electric seats go forward more than manual ones. you could try to find a set of those


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