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I'm not going to do my truck seat only because the way it is now it keeps my wife from driving my truck. but great video!

@Leatherkid01

5 жыл бұрын

Haha.....

@jakec6117

5 жыл бұрын

Chad Boggs 😂😂😂

@vee6411

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 fucking dead

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Lmfao!!! Barely reading this now but this is going to have to be a pinned comment lmfao!!

@chadpoetrd8199

5 жыл бұрын

Jesse Rizo Now I am sporting a black eye from the wife (not really) over my comment but it's worth it to keep low miles on my truck till I get it on some trails. thanks man

I just did this mod today following the hardware specs you gave and maaaan is it a huge difference and instant relief on my lower back! This is by far the best mod I’ve done to my Tacoma. Thanks for the video man.

Always had this video in my “LIKES” .. after almost 2 years I finally did this mod.. thanks Jesse ... this mod was overdue for me.. 5’5” here, so yeah big difference.. I see these EBAY jokers trying to sell this mod as a kit for $50.. Lol.. what a joke.. a little over $12 out da door at Home Depot.. thanks Rizzo keep up these great videos 👍🏼

Yeah i noticed with large trucks, they make them for taller people in general so this is a very practical and smart adjustment hack. Nicely done and probably the first tutorial on this on youtube. 💯🔥😻

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Yea my short ass is to small lmfao!!, Thanks for watching 😁😁😁

Thanks Jesse! Just finished this simple mod. The only thing I did differently was I added washers. Now it feels like I'm in a truck. 🤙🤙

I like your mod so much that I went and Bought the bolts. As a spacer I decided to use a washer stack from tractor supply. This way it’s almost infinitely adjustable. Once I reach the perfect height for me, I’ll weld a bead down a couple sides of the stack to make it solid. Starting it tomorrow.

I followed your instructions and went to Lowes and installed today and it all fits and works perfect. Thank you so much for the tip. (5 foot 5") ....now I can see over the hood.

Hey brother. I bought the hardware you suggested and wow! What a difference. Thank you!

Another good video, I also saw this in Throbbnation. Followed the parts list and it worked well on my 2009 Tacoma. Thanks to both of you, keep up the good work, us height challenged guys need any help we can get. LOL!

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend, yea he’s the one who recommended me this mod lol, Lol yea we have to stick together lol!!

This is absolutely ingenious Rob knows what's up and I really enjoy watching smart stuff like this and I know this helped out a ton of people! Again gorgeous truck glad every video is bringing it one step closer to perfection for you!

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Right shit made a huge difference to lol!!, Thanks bro ur always great with the awesome comments 😁

I would recommend using heavy duty washers vs a spacer. Washers you can add or remove until you get the level desired.

@vitob5898

2 жыл бұрын

100%👍

Such a great idea! that’s my next mod/thing to do. Good job man! Love your truck and your videos. Keep it up.

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Ithelps a lot I’m 5’5 so it helped lol, I would recommend getting grade 8 bolts and washers and lock washers

This is a Great Fix I would definitely recommend it for anyone that is having a similar issue!!

“I feel like l’m driving a low rider” 😂😂😂 good upload. My friend did the same mod on his 1 first gen but he used craftsman socket’s.

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Lmfao that was the best way I can describe it hahaha, Yea I need to upgrade my tools I have mostly harbor freight ones lol, Thanks for watching :)!!

I used the 3/4” tall thick walled bushings for my truck with a wide area washer placed on top and bottom of bushing. I used a washer under the head of the bolt also. I bought everything at Ace Hardware. Great video

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

I most likely will be getting the washer soon everyone keeps stating that I might get it just to be safe lol, Thanks for the tip and watching my friend thank you

These Tacoma seats really do need this adjustment! Plus they lowered the 3rd gen seats down. My 2nd gen is the perfect height for a 5'8" manlet like me. Great install video!

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Or atleast more control of adjusting the seat for us short people lmfao ur hieght is ok I’m barely hitting 5’6 lol, really the 2nd gen doesn’t sit the same I sat in my friends and even he agreeed with me lol

Another excellent video. I saw Rob's before I saw yours. Looks like a common sense improvement for the seating position. Nice job! Scott

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend :)!!! Yea I’ve since threw in some grade 8 bolts lock washers and washers just to be safe I saw both on his comments and on mine a bunch of people stating that so I just did it rather be safe then sorry lol

@gorillahd9247

5 жыл бұрын

@@JesseRizo Smart move! Your truck is coming along nicely.

Those bolts are not high grade bolts like the factory ones. You should use high strength bolts for safety in the event of a crash.

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve since upgraded to grade 8 bolts with washers and lock washers, in the description box I had stated that lol but thanks for being concerned I appreciate it :)!!

@gcastillo187

3 жыл бұрын

@@JesseRizo what size where the grade 8 bolts ?

@HuyH

3 жыл бұрын

@@gcastillo187 Where can one get grade 8 bolts?

@HuyH

3 жыл бұрын

@@JesseRizoJust found out about this simple mod. Where can one get grade 8 bolts? Keep up the great work!

@gcastillo187

3 жыл бұрын

@@HuyH lowes

Thanks for making this bro. Im a short guy too standing only 5’2 so its hard for me to drive low. Thanks for sharing this bro!! Keep safe and Godbless.

Great tip! Did not feel that great until I compared to passenger side without the spacer.

Nice!!! I saw throbnation posted something about that but that’s a nice difference 👍

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Yea he is the one who told me I should try it out lol I’m defenitly happy he mentioned this to me it made a difference forsure lol!!, Hope all is well man 🤙 And I’m running a high lift jack giveWay right now if u want to enter 👍

Good video. However, I went hunting for the bolts and the metal spacers, not only to a hardware store but to a home improvement store. The bolts were easy to find. But the spacers were not. All they had were plastic. So I improvised. I purchased (3 ) 3/8 inch nuts whose diameter were slightly larger than the bolt's diameter. I stacked them one on top of the other and created the desired metal spacer. Tightened the bolts nice and tight. Worked like a charm. (lock washers would be advisable as well). What's good about this is that the nuts can be added or subtracted for the desired height with the proper bolt.

Very good video Jesse this was great! Very nice and helpful keep it up dude :D

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man :)!!

One of the best mods I’ve done to my Tacoma!! Thanks Buddy!

@JesseRizo

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

Great idea man. I never thought adding height to the front mounts as a good idea. It hits my thighs already. Thanks!

@JesseRizo

10 ай бұрын

Wait for this sundays video :) a company made a product that works perfect and much safer

Thanks for the shoutout!!! Awesome install! I love mine!! A huge 👍

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome my friend :)!!! Thanks for the idea I’m super thrilled with it it no doubt made a difference for me lol!!, Like u stated it feels like a truck now lol Thanks for watching :)!!

You need washers on those bolts bro!

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro I’ll get some on there :)!!!

Thanks Jesse and Rob,, Great Video,, just did this to my 2016 TACOMA, I USED GRADE 10,1 HARDEN BOLTS , Now I CAN SEE OVER THE HOOD. .. 3 years driving like I was in a low rider...LOL, upstate NY.

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

You welcome my friend :)!! And thank you, where did u find the bolts I finally switched my for grade 8 bolts and got lock washers to be a little safer lol but where did u get the grade 10 :)?? And hahahah exactly how it felt before right LOL

@patricktaylor557

5 жыл бұрын

@@JesseRizo Hi Jesse, check out Belmetric.com they sell all hardware for Toyota . great site. they have 10.9 bolts . hardened washers, just about all you need for Toyota. Peace my friend.

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend :)!!

Awesomeness 🤯. I'm 5'6, so I have the same issue 😲. Right now.. I just scoot up to the edge of the seat to try and see over the hood 😃.. when parking👍🏼. I gotta try this.. when I get back. Thanks mang. 🤙🏼

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Lol so we about the same 😂👍, Same here hahahah then sometimes when I go off-roading and hit a smal opsticale I can’t see cuz he trucks all side ways lmfao, Just try and find grade 8 bolts everyone is stating that in the comments I couldn’t find any so I just got automotive bolts lol

@Ruiz562

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha.. right! Sheesh never thought of that😲🤯. Being all tilted and stuff🤙🏼. One thing worse, for me, is going up hill and then when you're about to level off, I usually have whoever is with me to get out and check if I'm good😁😎🤗. Lol. Like I said, whenever you go again.. let mofos' know.🍻👍🏼 And that grade 8 bolt.. idk.. I will ask my uncle, he's a mechanic, he might know about it/where to get it.👍🏼😋. Hey.. us short peeps gotta stick together 🤜🏼🤛🏼🤝🤟🏻

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

If u find where to get them let me know I want to swap mine just to be safe, And you got that right lol 😎

This is great. Thanks for sharing. As for spaces i m going to use something different so there is no open space under the seat frame.

Jess I did something like this years ago on some of my old vehicles trucks n cars, I am 5'8" & always had the same problem looking over the hood, what I did is similar to your install only difference was I used shock mounting bushings made of rubber or something else you can pick them up at part stores or ebay, the good thing is with rubber or the other material it gives you more of a cushion when you hit bumps but what I also did is mount least 1 bushing on each side of the front & 2 double stacked each side to the rear of seat, bushings are thick that after the install you gain over an inch of a lift & gives you perfect view feels like you are in a truck.. I will be doing this to my truck soon I have same truck as your's 4x2 offroad & I want to say again with the rubber bushings you get a comfortable ride which I can't understand why vehicle manufactures don't install bushings between floor & seat frame nevertheless I want to mention that the bolts are going to be longer in length front & rear but they should also be hardened bolts not soft bolts being if they are not hardened in an accident the heads of the bolt could snap off causing serious injury just to note that being manufactures are using hardened bolts as well for that reason, good video keep em going👍

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

I’d honestly be willing to try it lol just to see the difference 🤔 I believe you on comfort I just would want to give it a go, Thanks my friend I really do appreciate it :)

@bruisedbanana3944

5 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the rubber bushings?

@BurtBowers

5 жыл бұрын

@@bruisedbanana3944You can check local part stores or ebay sometimes specialty hardware stores carry thick rubber bushings but ebay would be first place I would check.

@bruisedbanana3944

5 жыл бұрын

How big did you get them

@BurtBowers

5 жыл бұрын

@@bruisedbanana3944 They was the basic black bushings that goes top & bottom of shocks, they have others today I seen that are taller made from different material but I like rubber ones for better cushion, I happen to go on ebay they have em but you only need the basic flat rubber ones they go for under 5$ you would need 6 total for each seat 2 to the front 1 on each side, 4 for the back 2 double stacked unless you want to go three stacked for each side to rear that would give you plenty of a high chair effect seeing easly over hood though keep in mind front & rear bolt sizes will change & suggest to use hardened bolts only which you can get at hardware stores so measure out what size you need & what you want to consider is to use flat washers top & bottom they sometimes come with rubber bushings I seen them if anything else just get washers at hardware store it's all worth it if you want the higher effect it rides much better & get a way better over look in front of the truck..

I did mine few days ago I couldn’t find the spacers so I used washers. Now the set feels better to set in and see better over the steering wheel.

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

I feel like the washers would be more sturdy everyone in the comments says I should get washers for it ima do it just to be safe lol, Yea man well I’m only 5’5 😂 lol but it defenitly helped a lot

The way you said “like I was in a low rider or someting” was fucking perfect! Your the best bean there is

@JesseRizo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support :)!!!

Dude thank you! Just traded in my 2015 for 2019 trd pro, and I'm 5'1. Had no problem in 2015, but hubby picking up truck today, and he told me seat was the same...At least I know the easy way to fix it. Had to do something similar to a yamaha yxz 1000. FFS. It's like nothing wants me to see the damned road. lol He has a Dodge, so everything is lower to him.

@JesseRizo

4 жыл бұрын

You welcome :)!!!! I would try getting lock washers and washers and grade 8 bolts as well just to make it safer

Thinking about doing this I saw throbbnations video on this as well. Comes in clutch!

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Yea he said it’ll help me since I’m short and it defenitly did lol

Great idea. Works great. They didn’t have spacers so I used 1” of washers 😳🤷🏻‍♂️

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

I think I want to try that method a couple people in the comments said the same thing lol Thanks for watching 👍

Thanks man this mod helped I feel like I’m in a truck now not a Corolla on stilts!

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

You got it man 👍 and if possible get lock washers and washers for the bolts 👍 thanks for watching :)

I’m short also and was surprised to find the regular seating position to be ok. I used to drive a 2013 f150 Supercrew 4x4 and could adjust the seat so I rode really high, so don’t be discouraged from looking at a Tacoma because you’re short!

Thank you for this tutorial sir! Have a great day :)

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Thx Jesse Rizo & Rob easy fix makes a huge difference

That was great very well put together … thanks bro

That’s awesome!! I’ll definitely be doing the same! I’m 5’ 9” so it’ll be nice

great video, enjoyed watching. left a like.

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks Jessie for the detailed video and part #'s

Love it! Thanks jess!

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my friend

Nice fix video bro!👊🏻

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro :)

EXCELLENT! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for this vid! Totally going to do this! I'm not tall either lol

Thanks for this video. This is one install ill be doing soon!!!!!

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

You welcome thank you for watching :)!!! I do recommend u try and find grade 8 bolts, washers, & lock washers just to be a little more safe grade 8 bolts are a lot stronger then the ones I used 👍

Great info Jesse

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Great idea bro👍👍

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

hi jesse sorry haven't been over much hope you are doing ok :)really cool idea and great info :) thank you for this :)

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

No worries :)!!! Thank you :)!

Thanks Jesse, you might have saved my car deal 😁

Jesse, great video. Thanks, Adam

@JesseRizo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

Cool upgrade, I am only 5’6 and take delivery next week of my Tacoma, will probably need to do the same. Just a heads up, use the old washers and throw some loctite on those bolts.

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

I’m about the same hieght just under 5’6 lol, congrats man when u do take delivery, And thanks for the tip my friend I will 👍 thank you for watching

@JohnConnolly2787

5 жыл бұрын

Jesse Rizo December 28-29 the model and specs I wanted is coming from Florida to Montana, desert sand TRD O/R with access cab. In the meantime watching Tacoma vids.

Great vidio,glad I have a driver side power seat to raise me up.

Great tutorial and so affordable :D

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) And you already know those budget ways am I right :)

Pretty staright forward install great video man 👍

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁😁👍

Thumbs up for these techniques

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

Great tip I’m not short but not a fan of the position of the seat in my Taco

Great video thank you so much! 👏

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

U welcome thanks for watching my friend :)

Amazing, thanks bro

Great upload my friend thank u for sharing👍👍👍💕💕💕

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Dang this is simple ! Thanks for uploading

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

You got it my friend thanks for watching

Great video tfs!!!

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Never thought of it thank you.

Great my friend 👏👏😉

Hi Jesse!!! I am definitely short too lololol!!! I have my seat as high as I can get it!!! Lolol!!! Sockets I have used before!!! Ooh!!! So far I understand completely what your doing!!!! The cap fits back on and you can’t see it with the mats!!! You can really tell a difference!!! In how your sitting more higher up!!! I think my only issue would be is that my husband is taller lololol!!!! Lolol!!! I loved this easy install Jesse I loved your video!!!! Xoxo Pam 💖💝💖💝

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Gotta put some pillows under there pam 👍, lol then he won’t be able to drive the car anymore lol, Thank you so much Pam :)

@scottbholmer

6 ай бұрын

I think you used up all the exclamation points available on the internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really enjoy your videos

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)!!

Nice mod, thanks for the suggestion for us short guys 👍👍

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

You got it my friend, if u do proceed with this mod I would highly suggest finding grade 8 bolts and getting lock washers and washers to go with it 👍

@mikehammer4546

5 жыл бұрын

Jesse Rizo, just installed today, what a NICE difference. I’m 5’6” and this really helped with the over the hood view 👍👍

I drove a 2004 kia sedona the other day and they have 100x more comfortable driver seat than my 2nd gen tacoma. Has thigh adjuster and butt adjuster. Feels like sitting in a very comfy bucket chair. Come on toyota!!!

Great content as always jesse, keep it up! Rob was thrilled with this mod lol. I am 6'1" but still would like to try this mod, the sitting position in the tacoma is not the best, not that i really need the height, but to level the seat a little bit. If you can, please let me know if this new set up isnt uncomfortable, or maybe hurts your back during long drives, i suffer from back injuries and it could help me make the decision, thanks in advance.

@RobMotive

5 жыл бұрын

Javi S I did mine more for comfort than height. Just seemed the seating position was off and needed to be more level. I agree with Jesse...felt more like a low rider before😁

@javis1873

5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with that comment, low rider describes it perfectly. Thanks for the answer rob, i think i will go for it 😉

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

😂 it was what came to mind lmfao

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing me this Rob it helped a lot!! :)

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks javi:)!!!, maybe with a smaller spacer 🤔 or as randy in the comments mentioned to try it with just washers, I havnt driven the truck a lot since the install but I should be traveling this coming weekend then I’ll be able to find out :) 👍 Thanks for watching my friend

Thank you for the good video - where did you get the bolts and exactly what did you buy / specs? Thanks

@JesseRizo

4 жыл бұрын

I’m the description box of the video my friend

Would this type of seat adjuster work on a ram ? Can’t find anything on the ram solution but this seems like it can work on a lot of different trucks

Awesome video

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend :)

LOVE IT!

Awesome Mod and one I will be looking into once my Tacoma arrives. Does anyone know the torque specs for the seats?

This is OK for the backend but for the front I would HIGLY recommend the lifters from Desert Does It. They're solid, safer and include the tab that goes into the hole at the bottom and a hole for the seat rail at its top for a secure fit. They're pricey ($99) but WAY WORTH IT! They even come with predrilled holes on their fronts for the available Molle like mesh that can be used to mount a flashlight or small extinguisher. I'm 6' 0 and it makes it FAR more comfortable on long drives..

had worked on the seat modification, however came across an obstacle relating to a tight rear bolt on the driver side . Bolt is so tight, couldn't take it off, so i am going to have to return the items you suggested back to the store.

I used hockey pucks. They are 1” thick, and they fit perfectly into the recessed area on the floor where the seat bolt hole is located. They are also black, which blends in nicely with the cover cap re-installed.

@russgaddy

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a part number for the hockey pucks or could you steer me in the right direction?

@lancemcfeeters8845

2 жыл бұрын

@@russgaddy I just used ice hockey pucks, bought the longer bolts and put the seat rear mounting feet on the pucks and put the longer bolts through the foot hole, through the puck and into the threads.

@lancemcfeeters8845

2 жыл бұрын

@@russgaddy Just go to a sporting goods store and grab 2 pucks, they’re about 1-2 dollars per puck

Sweett. My dad has an 06 and he literally has bathroom towels on the seat so he can see better. Ima tell him about this

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

If he does proceed have him look and see if he can find grade 8 bolts and throw a wash on it a lot if people in the comments have been stating that lol,

Look at you go!!

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks for checking in katelyn :)

Great video. But I’d suggest securing the bolts to the torque spec. After all you wouldn’t want the bolts to shear in a accident.

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip my friend :)

@russgaddy

2 жыл бұрын

Do you happen to know the torque specs for the drivers seat?

Good job!

Nice video 👍

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

I'm curious to ask, is there more leg room for the back seat?

Me being 6.4 The seat from factory is already too tall. My head hits the ceiling. This is what’s keeping me from getting a Tacoma. If we have a “reverse fix” to make the seat lower... I’ll be looking for my first Tacoma in the spring. Looking forward to your response. Thank you.

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

I hear that a lot I wish they made the seats more versatile for any hieght, I wonder if going to an upolhstry shop and getting a smaller cushion or something 🤔

@ProphetRay

4 жыл бұрын

6'4"!? Bro you need a big boy Truck 😂 not a midget truck 😂

Nice job. Liked 👍🍻🎅🎄

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

The seats are probably designed like that because of the smaller overall height of the interior cab. Raising the seat up would probably make the seat more comfortable for people with longer legs. I do have to wonder why the 4runner has height adjustable seats though.

I have a super long torso and I have legit no head room with the seats all the way down in a 2020. My truck is the exact same and it really bums me out I might have to trade it back after 3 days

Does this mod make a difference for the power seats?

Does the seat make noise or move when you drive. ?

How does it feel with the front already being way to low?

So you changed the bolt and spacer? To what? What grade bolt?

Cool thanks.

Great vid bro whats the part Number of specer?

where did you purchase the bolts and spacers?

Cool way to save money and very clever. However, this project too way longer than anticipated. I could not for the life of me get the left side bolt to match up with the hole. I’ll insert the bolt first without spacer and washer and it screws right in. But then I go to Jack it up, insert spacer and washer and the bolt will just not line up to screw in. Will need to think of something else. Right side has no issues though.

Hey Jesse, great idea, … Thanks man, we short guys got to help each other… lol

@JesseRizo

5 жыл бұрын

U got that right 😂👍👍😂 thanks for watching my friend