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Driver's Seat-Too High and Doesn't Go Back Far Enough 200 1979

posted by  kinda sketchy on  Sat Mar 20 20:59 CST 2010
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Hello All. I've always wanted a 242 and just picked up a nice one (one-owner, even). The problem is that I'm 6'3" with long arms and long legs. I've put the seat back as far as it will go, but the steering wheel is still too close and my right leg is forced off to the side of the wheel. To hit the brake pedal I can't just extend my leg, I need to hit it from the side.

I just need a little bit more room. A steering wheel spacer would solve the one problem, but make the other worse. Similarly, a smaller steering wheel would likely solve the brake issue, but the steering wheel would still be too close. I'd prefer to keep these seats since they're original and still in good shape. Is there a simple way (other than remounting them) to lower the seat and/or move it back another 1"-2"? If I do have to change seats, is there a seat from another model year that would work or a good aftermarket option? Thanks for your help!






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