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Old 09-15-2014, 12:43 AM   #20
BR3W CITY
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Re: Going to lengths for legroom.

I'm gonna necro my own thread since fall is here and that means project season.

I did as you guys recommended and raised my seat about 2-3". That was the height that still fit my upper body in a good driving view/arm angle on window, and changed my leg position a bit.

Unfortunately, its still just not enough. I still don't have a good position that allows enough "Stretch" on my legs for my back, while still being able to normally operate the gas and brake pedals.

This means that I find a solution, or do something I've avoided even really thinking about, selling my truck.

For some reference; with the gas tank removed and your seat all the way back (whatever seat you have), extend your legs out to the angled floor (behind/aside the pedals). That distance is where i need my PEDALS to rest, thusly placing the floor 3ish inches behind.

This means that I would need to push the floor OUT the same 3ish inches to gain the kind of extension needed. I do think its possible at my skill level, the question tho starts to become the results of that action. The impact to underhood space, pedal placement/linkages etc.

So, if anyone has any structural ideas or possible problems, let me know what you think...or I guess make an offer on the truck :/
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