Any way to move the bench seat further back? Crew Cab
 

I just bought a '77 Crew Cab. I'm only 6' tall but the bench is still too close to the steering wheel for comfortable driving. Anyone modified the tracks or their position to get more room?

Re: Any way to move the bench seat further back? Crew Cab
 

I've never done a Square. But all the other vehicles I've owned I've used 1/4" plate steel and just made relocation brackets to move the seat back. As long as there is nothing on the floor to stop you from doing so, that's the easiest route.

Re: Any way to move the bench seat further back? Crew Cab
 

Thanks!

Re: Any way to move the bench seat further back? Crew Cab
 

Did you ever get your seat modified to give you more room? The other option would be to go to a smaller steering wheel. It would at least give you some room for your legs.

Re: Any way to move the bench seat further back? Crew Cab
 

I haven't changed it. I guess I got used to it. I do still plan to modify it for a little more travel or tilt back. A smaller steering wheel would help too.

Re: Any way to move the bench seat further back? Crew Cab
 

Do you have a tilt column? That was probably the biggest improvement I did to my 77 for comfort. The angle of the column makes you ride in an awkward position

Re: Any way to move the bench seat further back? Crew Cab
 

Yes, factory tilt column.

Re: Any way to move the bench seat further back? Crew Cab
 

collapse the steering column mod adds 2 inches of room. post on here about it.

Re: Any way to move the bench seat further back? Crew Cab
 

I agree with the steering wheel. I got one with "zero dish" and it gave me enough extra room for decent comfort at 6'3"

Re: Any way to move the bench seat further back? Crew Cab
 

I'm going to push mine towards the dash. I don't want to move the seat to keep as much room in the back as possible.

anyone have the link for collapsing the column?

Re: Any way to move the bench seat further back? Crew Cab
 

I looked. The stuff I found was very sketchy and dangerous.

Re: Any way to move the bench seat further back? Crew Cab
 

that's disappointing.

I've had thoughts of swapping to an IDIDIT or flaming river column to get the length change. I may call them and see if they make something that easily swaps in.

EDIT- very expensive to go aftermarket.

http://www.ididitinc.com/i-29487510-...tegory:1310145