I’ll start out with saying that I’m 6’5” and am pretty susceptible to being uncomfortable in inferior vehicle seats. The unsupportive seats in my 4Runner Limited were my biggest gripe with the interior of an otherwise excellent SUV. I had been spoiled by years of nicely optioned German sedans with seemingly infinitely adjustable, well bolstered seats. My favorite seating position was to tilt the base of the seat back to give more support to the legs, which somehow means my hips and lower back can handle much longer times in the saddle. I was disappointed when I found that the 4Runner seats provide basically no tilt adjustment.
My first knowledge of this type of product came when a Facebook group member posted an ad for “seat lifters” he was producing. $100 for both front seats. That seemed steep, considering they were essentially a metal box with two holes drilled in it. After attempting to install in multiple ways, it became apparent that these cheaper mounts were not properly spaced for my seats. I’m not exactly a fan of “making it work” when it comes to something as integral to crash safety as the mounting points of a seat. The individual who sold these to me never responded to my message complaining of the improper fit.
I later discovered these seat jackers by Desert Does It. I thought $100 was expensive, but these suckers were even more expensive! I was determined to find some more comfort in these seats, and I figured it was still cheaper than buying something aftermarket. As soon as I received and installed them, I could justify the price. The fit and finish is perfect. The design is well thought-out. There is a noticeable improvement in comfort. I have no regrets with this purchase and I may even return to purchase on of their brackets that make use of the mounting points on the front of these.
Thank you, Desert Does It, for an excellent product.
