XL front seat height boost

[Blkraven66]

Hey Mavericks ! So , I opted for the XL , 2.0 AWD and no add ons , except for the full size spare tire. I'm used to the adjustable driver's seat in my "05 FX4 . Is there anything that I can do to boost the hight of the Maverick seat ? Maybe 1 inch spacers ? Any ideas ? I just need a little extra height on it , but didn't want to spend $3000 more on the XLT package to get adjustable seats .

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[FakeCowboy]

Pretty sure driver's seat on the XL still has height adjustment

 

[Kaytu]

It does still have height adjustment, it's a lever down by the side of the seat you can pull up or push down on. Manual, but it works!

 

[Blkraven66]

That would be awesome ! I didn't really check it out on my test drive. Mines scheduled for production start 3/7/22 . Just trying to plan ahead . Thank you !

 

[catinthebathtub]

That would be awesome ! I didn't really check it out on my test drive. Mines scheduled for production start 3/7/22 . Just trying to plan ahead . Thank you !

my wife is about 4'5".
the adjuster goes plenty high to make her comfortable when she drives it.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Hey Mavericks ! So , I opted for the XL , 2.0 AWD and no add ons , except for the full size spare tire. I'm used to the adjustable driver's seat in my "05 FX4 . Is there anything that I can do to boost the hight of the Maverick seat ? Maybe 1 inch spacers ? Any ideas ? I just need a little extra height on it , but didn't want to spend $3000 more on the XLT package to get adjustable seats .

Have you tried the up/down adjustment lever on the side of the seat. Read manual but I think it manually "Jack's" seat up and down? I don't have mine yet!

 

[Blkraven66]

I don't have mine yet either. The XL that I had my test drive in just felt a little too low , but I didn't really check into it. I appreciate everyone's response ! The manual lever to raise will be just fine with me!!

 

[NJ Pinelands]

Hey Mavericks ! So , I opted for the XL , 2.0 AWD and no add ons , except for the full size spare tire. I'm used to the adjustable driver's seat in my "05 FX4 . Is there anything that I can do to boost the hight of the Maverick seat ? Maybe 1 inch spacers ? Any ideas ? I just need a little extra height on it , but didn't want to spend $3000 more on the XLT package to get adjustable seats .

Just use a patio chair cushion. They won’t tear and if you spill some soda/coffee on them, it wipes right off. They usually don’t have much give, so the extra height will be there for you.

 

[uh50]

I don't have mine yet either. The XL that I had my test drive in just felt a little too low , but I didn't really check into it. I appreciate everyone's response ! The manual lever to raise will be just fine with me!!

Actually the height adjustment is pretty liberal, probably in the range of 2-3" or so. I'm 5' 6" with short legs and there's plenty of adjustment for me, both height and front to back. Download a copy of the OM and see page 137.

 

[Blkraven66]

Thank you so much ! I have downloaded a copy . Off to page 137 it is .

 

[Asaleigh]

The seat lifts plenty! You'll be just fine.

 

[Blkraven66]

Thank you !

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Just use a patio chair cushion. They won’t tear and if you spill some soda/coffee on them, it wipes right off. They usually don’t have much give, so the extra height will be there for you.

Aaarrrggghhh!!! Of course, I forgot my wife bought us some micro fiber covered gel cushions for our CR-V. They are a little hard in cold weather but after about 3-5 minutes the soften up and form a bun shaped "nest" which is much more comfortable on long trips. They are about 1 1/2-2" thick.

 

[Mymaverick2021]

Hey Mavericks ! So , I opted for the XL , 2.0 AWD and no add ons , except for the full size spare tire. I'm used to the adjustable driver's seat in my "05 FX4 . Is there anything that I can do to boost the hight of the Maverick seat ? Maybe 1 inch spacers ? Any ideas ? I just need a little extra height on it , but didn't want to spend $3000 more on the XLT package to get adjustable seats .

There is a manual lever for raising and lowering your seat

 

[Blkraven66]

Sounds great

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