Any way to move the bench seat further back? Crew Cab - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigoilman · 07-12-2016, 03:02 PM

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?

phillipm · 07-12-2016, 06:53 PM

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.

bigoilman · 07-12-2016, 07:10 PM

Thanks!

**TKCR** · 06-27-2017, 02:39 PM

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.

bigoilman · 06-27-2017, 02:48 PM

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.

**N2TRUX** · 06-27-2017, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bigoilman

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.

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

bigoilman · 06-27-2017, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

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

Yes, factory tilt column.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 06-28-2017, 01:29 PM

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

RedBed · 06-28-2017, 02:11 PM

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"

RADustin · 06-28-2017, 02:43 PM

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?

bigoilman · 06-28-2017, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nekkidhillbilly

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

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

RADustin · 06-29-2017, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bigoilman

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

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

07-12-2016, 03:02 PM	#1
bigoilman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 51	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?

07-12-2016, 06:53 PM	#2
phillipm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 465	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.

07-12-2016, 07:10 PM	#3
bigoilman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 51	Re: Any way to move the bench seat further back? Crew Cab Thanks!

06-27-2017, 02:39 PM	#4
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,978	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. Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

06-27-2017, 02:48 PM	#5
bigoilman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 51	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.

06-28-2017, 01:29 PM	#8
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	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.

06-28-2017, 02:11 PM	#9
RedBed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 257	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" __________________ *1979 Chevrolet Bonanza/305/4L60/Edelbrock Performer/Holley 600 Classic*

06-28-2017, 02:43 PM	#10
RADustin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 386	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?



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