Rear Seat Angle Adjustment Write-Up
JK Newbie
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 6
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From: Cumming, GA
Yes, I know that the seatbelt holds you in place in the event of a crash, but think of the situation if you have someone or something heavy in the cargo area that isn't strapped in and they go flying into the seats. That could possibly be a lot of force exerted against the seats and the mounts.
I know it is probably a long shot, and I know there are probably an infinite number of different situtations that can occur in an accident, but I would like to think that if I am ever in an aweful crash I didn't contribute to someone I really care about getting injured or killed, as well as myself, that's all.
JK Newbie
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 24
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From: Princeton, WI
great mod, just finished on a 2011
Ive had a ton of complaints from buddies about comfort in the rear seat. So this was a huge help. I used aluminum flat stock a 1/4 inch thick. Four pieces in the front measuring 1 1/2 inch wide by 2 1/2 Long. I traced the hole locations for front and rear brackets once I removed the bolts. I used 1/4 inch aluminum for the rear brackets also. Those back brackets measured 2 inches wide by 4 inches long. Took alot of effort to break the bolts loose, my aircompressor acted up and I got stuck using a 16 inch rachet. Befor the mod I had about 11 inches from the back of the headrest to the soft top bracket on the cage, after the mod I had about 9 1/2 inches. Small but noticable. Thanks for figuring this out guys!!
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 292
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From: Santa Clara, CA
Brilliant mod. I used 1/8" aluminum flat stock cut to 2.5" long and played with the shims until I found the right comfort level. Ended up with 3 (3/8") in the back and 1 (1/8") in the front.
The kids love it so far!
The kids love it so far!
