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#564811 - May 26th 2012 1:48 am Changing seat base height
Uncle_Fester Offline
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Registered: May 26th 2007 10:41 pm
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Okay, I have a problem with the seat height in my Astro. It is too high !

I am a tall & big boy at 6'2" tall, with shorter legs for my height at 32 inseam, as you can guess, that makes me long trunked. When I am driving, if I stop at a red light, and am first in line, I can not see the stop light.

Anyway, I am looking for a way to lower my front two seats about 3 or 4 inches total height, maybe a lower stock base from a different van, or maybe have a new box/base made for it. . . . Any ideas or suggestions for me on doing this?

Stock base is 7" tall at the front edge, 6" at the rear edge. I am thinking a 4" front and 3" rear box or maybe a 4" swivel base. . . ?

Also, this does not have to be a swivel base, actually prefer it to not be.
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#564866 - May 26th 2012 2:27 pm Re: Changing seat base height [Re: Uncle_Fester]
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Cut a sunroof to see the light....
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#564871 - May 26th 2012 2:46 pm Re: Changing seat base height [Re: Uncle_Fester]
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Eh, just lower the floor....lol. I dont know man lower bases sound like the ticket.
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#564873 - May 26th 2012 2:51 pm Re: Changing seat base height [Re: Uncle_Fester]
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make it a convertible.....lol
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#564879 - May 26th 2012 3:05 pm Re: Changing seat base height [Re: Uncle_Fester]
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Just messing with ya .... i checked the web and cant find a law against short seats....they just keep referring to you being 1-2" above the steering wheel....
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#564880 - May 26th 2012 3:06 pm Re: Changing seat base height [Re: Uncle_Fester]
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Nail a kids car seat to the floor....
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#564883 - May 26th 2012 3:09 pm Re: Changing seat base height [Re: Uncle_Fester]
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Registered: April 13th 2011 1:37 pm
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Got a pic of the bases you have now?
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#564889 - May 26th 2012 3:20 pm Re: Changing seat base height [Re: Uncle_Fester]
frscke1 Offline
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Registered: June 26th 2010 7:35 pm
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Loc: San Diego California
He's working on getting you that picture...

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#564893 - May 26th 2012 3:30 pm Re: Changing seat base height [Re: frscke1]
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Registered: August 11th 2011 9:24 pm
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I lowered my 4 inches for the chop I will get the info to you

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#564898 - May 26th 2012 5:31 pm Re: Changing seat base height [Re: Uncle_Fester]
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laugh Can I brag a little here, about adjustable seats.
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