Driver seat extension rails

[threedogs]

You must be able to drill 4 more holes and re-mount the seat further back.
Thats what Id be looking at

[Kabelv]

Hi Muttley. Yeah still no fix and trying to find one. I found a place in Sydney that might be able to engineer something but its $650 for the engineering certificate and then whatever they do on top. So looking for other options.
Had my mechanic pull the seat out for a good look and the rails are actually part of the seat base. The mounts for the seat onto the car are also customer mounted onto molded mounts so can't just remount it. Looking to find a fabricator that can cut the rails off the seat (without setting the seat on fire) and then re-weld them a bit further back. Still trying to figure it out but need it sorted soon for a big trip.

[threedogs]

I think when I mounted my Strato 3000 drivers seat it had 3 holes I could choose from.
Have you thought about aftermarket seats already ADR compliant, Im trying to get a
Strato LTSS from the insurance CO atm

[Muttley]

after much checking and looking - most aftermarket seats don't fit - and those that do are awfully expensive... not many options out there - might start my own!
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[Kabelv]

SOLUTION FOUND: YAYAYAYAYAY
Ok so this took a long time to fix but I have now got my drivers seat 13cm back and it feels like I have a whole new car. It is amazing to fit comfortably into my patrol and I am now looking forward to massive long trips. I have tried to attach before and after photos.
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So you need to find someone who does modifications for disabled drivers, installs baby seats etc because they are the ones that re-engineer seating in cars. I used www.safetravelsolutions.com.au in Gosford. I asked them how people can do this outside of this area and his advice was to either call people like him or call Roads and Traffic Authority and ask them for a list of Engineers Certificate providers in your area. One of these guys can them tell you who to call.

It cost me $1000 and it was worth it. $650 of that was for the engineers certificate. I will save that on chiropractor bills alone over the next 12 months.

[boots]

Kudos to you. A real neat job. Win win.

[Kabelv]

yeah to say I'm happy is an understatement. It has changed the whole car for me. Sooooo comfortable

[Muttley]

well done - did you have a photo of how the rear mount has been done?
looks like a pretty good job though

[threedogs]

If anyone in Melb requires this mod send me a PM
Im sure it can be done a lot cheaper

[ando89]

looks awesome i need to do this to my car