Driver seat extension rails

[Kabelv]

Hi new to the site and have a problem I am sure someone can offer advice on. I'm 6ft7" so a bit tall and my legs don't fit easily into my 2009 GU Patrol I just bought. I have seen that it is possible to get extension rails for drivers seat but all posts are old and in other states and for other types of cars. I'm near Gosford in NSW. Any kind of strong solution that allows for me to get the seat to go back further and still be safe as we do some very bumpy 4wding in remote areas is what I am looking for. Does anyone know how I can fix this problem?

[threedogs]

Cant you remount the seat back on a frame of there own, never heard of the sliders having an extension.
You might want to talk to a fabricator doesn't seem like a hard job IMO.
Is it possible to bolt the complete seat back a few inches, it will of course need to be engineered.
That to me would be the easiest way to do it.

[Kabelv]

thanks threedogs. I've found threads talking about engineering either the brackets or the base of the seat but they are old and from SA. I also found a website in the USA that makes them but not for Patrols. It seems you can make them and they are strong but I'm trying to see if someone has already done this and where to save me the leg work in trying to find the people to do the job. Going up to the Gulf next year and don't want the seat coming off half way through.

[threedogs]

personally I'd fabricate a new fixed base that uses all the OE bolt holes ,then position your seat and fix it that way.
no sliding so only you will be able to drive, but that maybe a problem if others were to drive.

I have a Strato drivers seat and that has holes in different locations to suit different height drivers I suppose but 6'7"
is at the upper end of things

How far back do you think it needs to go?

[Kabelv]

thanks threedogs. my knees touch the dash currently with about 1/2 inch gap. Problem is my wife is not as tall as me so we need something that can move. My back up plan is getting something fabricated but hoping someone else tall owns a patrol and has a fix

[threedogs]

We had a member here called bigfella [Glen] Ive met him and the name suited him .
Not sure what he did with his seats though ,he never mentioned anything when ever he came here.
You may need an insert for your wife similar to what the super car drivers use maybe.
Glen is no longer on the forum so I cant ask if he did anything

[Kabelv]

thanks threedogs. Bugger that he's no longer on the forum.

[threedogs]

Have you had a look to see if there are spare adjustment holes on the rails or seat base themselves.?
I remember seeing a few holes when fitting my seats,

[Kabelv]

I'll check it out good idea

[Muttley]

not sure if you've sorted this as I'm a bit late with my reply - but I'm 6'8" and 200kg - I've been trying to adjust mine for ages and can't seem to get anywhere - just around in circles