Seat Jackers

[Cburd61]

I’m considering a set for mine. For those of you who have installed them, have you put them under just the drivers side, or both seats? The longest I’ve sat in the drivers seat, at one time, is about 5 hours. It wasn’t that bad, but the fatigue in my calves/hips was a little noticeable. My wife says the same about both seats. I doubt we would ever do another coast to coast drive again, so, they might not benefit us much. (We drove our Ram Bighorn from South Carolina, to So Cal a few years ago, straight through, and it was extremely comfortable). For the price, I would consider doing the drivers side, but $200 is a lot for both, considering the cost to benefit ratio. I could buy a 1 or 2” wedge cushion for a whole lot less. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

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[Marman]

I had a set in my JL, only did driver side. Don't use in my JT though. Search on here or the JL forums, can find where people DIYed their own sets using longer bolts and washers, so much cheaper.

 

[Lunentucker]

I ran them on just the driver's side for about a year, then caught a deal on another set and added them to passenger side.

 

[Jobofly]

I have them on the drivers side only and they are a game changer for long rides.

 

[Caspien]

Use them on the driver side, here.... but to be honest, it's still fatiguing on the legs. Compared to my wife's Grand Cherokee, the seats in the Gladiator are like sitting on a brick for support.

If I had one complaint about the vehicle, that'd be it... the awful seats.


~ Casp

 

[LOSTSOS]

I just ordered the driver set and mpp this morning after reading a bunch of forum messages and reviews.
If you sign up for their mailing list, they send a discount code.

 

[smlobx]

I bought one set for the passenger side and only used the shorter pads. I then used the other pads for myself..

 

[Clarkr32]

How are these for shorter people im only 5’6

 

[OffAxis2021]

I have them both in my Mojave (with upgraded Mopar seats) and they’re fantastic. As a car hauling truck driver, I do a lot of driving (A LOT), so these were an absolute must for me. I’m 5’ 8” and 180 lbs.
I used to dread driving a previous 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro from Flint Michigan to Ft. Wayne, IN. (one way - not even 200 miles), but the Jeep is my first ever and I can drive comfortably all damn day long! I did from Flint, MI. to Cincinnati, OH. and back and wanted to keep going (550 miles non-stop). No regrets.

 

[Outsider]

I bought one set of the fixed front seat jackers to try them out before springing for the second set. I had not made any long drives prior to installing them. Drove from Abilene, TX to Stanley, ID (24 hours) only stopped for gas just a couple of weeks ago. My son and I swapped driving about every 6 hours. The driver's position with the jackers was more comfortable than the passenger seat, but for me I did not experience quite the discomfort I had heard so many others complain of even when in the passenger seat.

My notes on the 3 products available for the JT. I purchased the fixed seat jackers - I am 6-2. I do have to play with the seat position to make them work. If the seat is too far back combined with reclined too much my head hits the sound bar. My son is just under 6-2 and does not have the same issue, but his legs are longer than mine and torso shorter. On the other end of the spectrum, my wife is 5-2 and the fixed seat jackers create a problem for her when in the driver's seat (bummer LOL).

I do think the change in seat angle makes a difference. If I had it to do over again I think I would have gone with the seat slammers for the driver side and the shorty version on the passenger side. Not convinced of the need to make any changes at this point though.

 

[Deleted member 52902]

This is an interesting topic for me.

Back in 1979, I bought a brand new CHEVROLET Nova. 4 door with bench seat. Traded in my Opel GT. Probably should have kept that re hind site now. Anyway, Did a few things to make the otherwise EPA strangled, anemic but smooth 305 V8 actually perform a bit, some suspension changes, added a particular rear anti-sway bar, etc. But the seat, that was just TOO low.

That Nova was like any factory TOYOTA Taco I have ever sat in. I am sure these trucks and ye old Nova's fit some folks just fine. Some of the mechanical or electric lift systems in some newer vehicles can help. The Taco just suffers (to me) to be too low for the comfort of longer legged folks. Apparently, some Gladiator drivers feel the seats are too low. A solution is available.

Seat mounting frame lift-blocks are the answer. Especially in a Taco where as you slide the seat rearward, it actually makes the seat travel lower the further back you go. The track is on a decline toward the back. Hopefully the 2024 seat tracks and seat adjustments have been improved for a wider range of common anatomies with arm rests and headroom kept in mind.

Within a month or so of when I bought that '79 Nova, I went to my buddies machine shop late one night. I sketched out some, what I called "lift-blocks" to lift the seat frame 1 inch. In a flash, he set up his mill and made four of them out of some scrap aluminum. I had designed in .375 inch thick "tabs" on my lift blocks that allowed the factory seat bolts to be re-used to attach to the original nuts welded into the factory unibody floor. The remaining body of these lift-blocks were 1.00 inch wide, tall and width with counter bored holes for four new Grade 8 bolts to attach the seat rails too. I considered adding four smaller holes for what amounted to roll-pinning smaller diameter bolts to keep the blocks from turning under the force of an accident but even if they did turn, it would be minimal. I installed my lift-blocks right there in his shop. As designed, not only did I lift that bench seat 1 inch, it also set the rails a bit-more rearward. This provided just a bit more leg room when that bench seat was slid all the way back on these blocks.

I find my Wrangler (still waiting to see/drive/intention to buy a 2024 Gladiator at a particular point of production) seat height and track positioning and comfort to be excellent from the factory. Always cloth, not a fan of Leather or leatherette. Off or on road. Short or looong drives. But it looks like the Seat Jackers® deal with solid, no chance of turning under force, mounting with different designs for different brand and model of vehicles. Nice! Pricing looks to be decent too.

I’m considering a set for mine. For those of you who have installed them, have you put them under just the driver's side, or both seats? The longest I’ve sat in the drivers seat, at one time, is about 5 hours. It wasn’t that bad, but the fatigue in my calves/hips was a little noticeable. My wife says the same about both seats. I doubt we would ever do another coast to coast drive again, so, they might not benefit us much. (We drove our Ram Bighorn from South Carolina, to So Cal a few years ago, straight through, and it was extremely comfortable). For the price, I would consider doing the drivers side, but $200 is a lot for both, considering the cost to benefit ratio. I could buy a 1 or 2” wedge cushion for a whole lot less. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[ZoMojave]

I installed a set on the driver's side on mine. I would recommend to anyone. Much more comfy. I left the passenger side alone as my wife rarely rode in and never drove my JT. Not her cup of tea.

 

[fourfa]

6’2” and long femurs here. Got the regular 3/4” and like them. For the first year of ownership the seat didn’t exactly bother me, I dealt with it, but as time went on I noticed discomfort on long trips more and more. Now, more thigh support, less pressure on heels, less tension holding legs and feet in place, generally more relaxed while driving. Wish I’d got them sooner.

I haven’t done the passenger yet, might down the road. We’ll see

 

[Badweather]

Drivers side only too pricey for what you get but I do have to say the work

 

[Coldtoes]

My prior vehicle had seats angled back and when getting my gladiator I immediately felt like I was sliding forward, it felt unnerving. I got the seat jackers and loved them. I had them installed about 9 months and enjoyed them. About two months ago I started feeling discomfort in my legs (too much pressure on my hamstrings). I removed them and am now more comfortable and the flatter seat doesn't bother me at all. So my personal experience is that they can be helpful for some and not others and sometime preferences change.
If interested I have mine with the mole panel I've been meaning to sell.

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