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New User | Posts: 7 | Joined: 01/04
Posted: 01/08/04
04:33 AM

I am just starting to look for a used wrangler or scrambler my problem is i am a big guy the steering wheel is about 2 inches from my stomach and its not comfortable even with tilt. Can the seats bemoved back and is telescoping wheel available. I know im not the only big guy out there can anyone give suggestions i would appreciate the information Thanks  


 
Black1997TJ
New User | Posts: 33 | Joined: 01/04
Posted: 01/08/04
03:16 PM

Have you looked at the YJ's?


I have a '95 yj and also a '97 tj and there is alot more leg and belly room (my wife is 8 months pregnant )and still has plenty of room in the yj.


KC





Edited 1/8/2004 6:17:28 PM ET by Black1997TJ  

 
topto
New User | Posts: 7 | Joined: 01/04
Posted: 01/08/04
03:56 PM

please excuse my ignorance but what is a yj and tj i really appreciate the assistance  


 
mineyou
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 01/04
Posted: 01/08/04
04:29 PM

YOU ON?  


 
PeteBarton
Enthusiast | Posts: 433 | Joined: 08/03
Posted: 01/08/04
07:26 PM

YJ - mid 80's to mid 90's wrangler.

TJ - 1997 to present wrangler.

I'm 6'5", 250lbs and I don't really find alot of extra room.

I have removed my passenger seat ('97 wrangler), it was no biggie.  From what I have read (I don't have alot of practical experience), you can remove the seat with the base and redo the floor mounts.  I think there are certain safety considerations when doing this ( mine had a torx bolt wherever a seatbelt was mounted) but if you build up the floor stronger than the original position you should be ok.

I think that you would just need a large enough plate under the floor.

The hardest part would probably be the plate.  access may be an issue.

Hope this helps.

Pete  


 
topto
New User | Posts: 7 | Joined: 01/04
Posted: 01/09/04
05:13 AM

I wasnt on but do you have a suggestion that can help Thanks  


 
Black1997TJ
New User | Posts: 33 | Joined: 01/04
Posted: 01/09/04
10:17 AM

The YJ's have square headlights. They also don't have driver or passanger airbags so the dash is more flat. I think you do get more leg room. But thats only my opinion, since I do switch back and forth from a YJ to a TJ daily depending on if I want to drive and auto or manual. You should drive both wranglers and see what fits for you.


KC





Edited 1/9/2004 2:45:07 PM ET by Black1997TJ  

 
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