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aprete 07-31-2017 08:02 AM

Aftermarket height-adjustable passenger seat?
 
Is there an aftermarket height-adjustable passenger seat available that doesn't interfere with the safety and convenience features of the car? (Our low-tech solution has been a cushion.)

ZarMaxima 07-31-2017 08:50 AM


Originally Posted by aprete (Post 9153708)
Is there an aftermarket height-adjustable passenger seat available that doesn't interfere with the safety and convenience features of the car? (Our low-tech solution has been a cushion.)

you might be able to get another driver seat and install it on the passenger side. You'll have to move the controls to the other side though

CPO5969 08-07-2017 03:42 PM

Passenger seat adjustment kit
 
I had a 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid. Same problem with passenger seat...Too low, bought the aftermarket kit, installed in about 10 minutes and problem was fixed.

mfshehri 08-07-2017 10:43 PM

you can find an aftermarket kit for $45 to solve this issue;

at srautoshop.com

stodge 08-08-2017 07:27 AM

Does it reduce the structural integrity of the seat and reduce safety?

MadMax07SL 08-09-2017 07:05 AM


Originally Posted by stodge (Post 9154479)
Does it reduce the structural integrity of the seat and reduce safety?


Let's put it this way, if your passenger dies in a collision, and you have after market parts that altered the way the car absorbs impact, or protects occupants, its on you. No one here can tell you that it is 100% safety tested with crash data to prove it, not even the manufacture of the after market part.


That said, it will likely not be an issue in most circumstances. However new height and where the airbag deploy should be a concern...

aprete 08-11-2017 05:01 PM

From looking at the website, it appears that it raises the seat but doesn't make it height-adjustable. Still, it may be just what I need.

BlakMaxiJoey 08-11-2017 07:04 PM

if i am getting those brackets, swapping the bolts with grade 8's, if they are not, will give higher shear strength. good luck, and stay safe.

2young2retire 08-12-2017 12:11 PM

I installed the lift kit in my '17 Platinum and it made my 5'3" wife happy. Easy install, it just lifts the rear of the seat about 1 1/2 inches but that little bit makes a big difference.

CPO5969 08-12-2017 01:53 PM

Done
 
I installed the kit yesterday. Bolts were to specs. My wife lives it. Worth the 50 bucks. About a 5 minute project

aprete 08-30-2017 03:42 PM

I got the kit an Saturday and installed it. Very easy, except that I don't have a Torx 50 socket (to remove the original bolts at the rear of the seat) and had to borrow one from my neighbor. I took my wife for a ride on Sunday and she's happy.


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