Nailgun
Well-Known Member
I find my 2021 JLUR front drivers seat to also be somewhat uncomfortable. So tonight I grabbed my level, digital angle checker and tape measure to compare real measurements against a vehicle I find to be all around more comfortable (and honestly....better to drive for the reasons it was built for). Both seats are set currently where I find them best. That comparison vehicle is a 2007 Chev Trailblazer LT with leather. Both vehicles were parked on the same incline....so angles are relative to each othe without out regard to true level.
Gas pedal to leading edge of lower seat cushion.
TB = 23"
JLUR = 23"
Steering wheel centre to mid back
TB = 26"
JLUR = 24"
Leading edge of lower cushion to floor
TB = 14"
JLUR 14 1/4"
Lower cushion leading edge to back corner length
TB = 20 1/4"
JLUR = 19" (would be longer if it wasn't radius'd downward at leading edge)
Seat upright back cushion angle compared to vertical
TB = 15 degrees
JLUR = 17 degrees
And the one that counts the most...
Angle relative to horizontal without regard to true level of the lower cushion
TB = 12 degrees
JLUR = 7 degrees
5 degrees. That's huge! No leg support as I see it.
So, I find after all my measuring......the lower cushion and length is most to blame. I loaded my dimensions into a CAD program and found the leading edge of the lower cushion has to come up 1 5/8" to replicate how I sit in the TB. In the near future I am going to machine up a set of exact height lift blocks to what I spec'd out above.
My advice to JEEP......add front/back tilt to the menu next redesign. And when you build it.....post the part number here so past JL owner can buy the part. I would.
Gas pedal to leading edge of lower seat cushion.
TB = 23"
JLUR = 23"
Steering wheel centre to mid back
TB = 26"
JLUR = 24"
Leading edge of lower cushion to floor
TB = 14"
JLUR 14 1/4"
Lower cushion leading edge to back corner length
TB = 20 1/4"
JLUR = 19" (would be longer if it wasn't radius'd downward at leading edge)
Seat upright back cushion angle compared to vertical
TB = 15 degrees
JLUR = 17 degrees
And the one that counts the most...
Angle relative to horizontal without regard to true level of the lower cushion
TB = 12 degrees
JLUR = 7 degrees
5 degrees. That's huge! No leg support as I see it.
So, I find after all my measuring......the lower cushion and length is most to blame. I loaded my dimensions into a CAD program and found the leading edge of the lower cushion has to come up 1 5/8" to replicate how I sit in the TB. In the near future I am going to machine up a set of exact height lift blocks to what I spec'd out above.
My advice to JEEP......add front/back tilt to the menu next redesign. And when you build it.....post the part number here so past JL owner can buy the part. I would.
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