Seatjackers Shorty Review: Overpriced fix to an everyday issue

[Bonanza]

I recently bought, after much consternation, the Desert Does It Seat Jackers. I reviewed the threads on them, and they seem to have wide spread "thumbs up" as it relates to seat comfort. I have recently been getting more and more annoyed at how I feel like I'm sliding forward into the footwell on downward descents or harder braking, and contemplated the seat risers. For a long time the price was off-putting, but I pinched my nose and bought a double pair. I looked everywhere for some form of knock off, as I firmly believe these are horrendously over-priced. Perhaps the most overpriced product I've ever bought for a vehicle, ever, relative to the price of manufacturing. When I received the package, once again I was in shock that I paid so much for a milled piece of aluminum. But hey, things are only worth what people are willing to spend!

Install went easily, and the results so far are pleasant. I have my seat down as far as it will go, and it feels better for sure. What still irks me is the cost, and I can't separate that feeling from the overall issue of whether I'd recommend them. So the long and short(y) of it is a seat riser on these seats does improve the comfort, and reduces the sensation of sliding forward. I'd recommend a seat riser to pretty much anyone, but I have no issues saying these are painfully overpriced and would have bought a knock-off or alternate version if one was available. For comparison, I tried searching for seat risers but the most expensive I could find was $60.

I post this review not to bash on the company or product, but rather in hopes they will reduce the price so more people can order a set if they wanted. It's a good fix but yikes on the price.

Generic pic of a seat riser:

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[Rusty PW]

They are pricy. But so is everything else now a days.

 

[RodRecket]

I can't pull the trigger but I'm not as bothered by the seat position. I'm having a similar issue with buying a hitch skid. I want this but just cannot quite justify the cost....yet.

https://www.extremeterrain.com/4122...DxCxziIVkULjFaBaD4xoC0ZYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Bonanza]

I can't pull the trigger but I'm not as bothered by the seat position. I'm having a similar issue with buying a hitch skid. I want this but just cannot quite justify the cost....yet.

https://www.extremeterrain.com/4122-jeep-gladiator-hitch-slider-black-hs-blk.html?utm_content=XT Towing - Hitches|41.22&T5_Var4=JG18440&utm_campaign=XTG+Gladiator+Vehicle+Medium&dialogtech=ppc&utm_source=google-pla&utm_medium=shopping&T5_Var2=shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjw-rOaBhA9EiwAUkLV4sb1y63it6oqMkzdFeL9cEoBoZ8_0J0fxjUDxCxziIVkULjFaBaD4xoC0ZYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I was about to suggest warpig, but their prices have gone way up too. I beat my hitch skid so badly it's crooked now. That's one of the things I'd recommend getting.

 

[RodRecket]

I was about to suggest warpig, but their prices have gone way up too. I beat my hitch skid so badly it's crooked now. That's one of the things I'd recommend getting.

I looked at some of the other hitch skids, they are all very expensive for what they are but I specifically like the 41.22 skid because of how compact it is. Since I do use the hitch I think paying for the skid will be necessary. Hopefully, a sale will pop up to pacify me

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