I’m 6ft and don’t seem to have an issue, I also don’t like being too far back so that could be it to. I didn’t sit all the way back in either. Have you adjusted you steering wheel extension?
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I didn’t notice that on the drivers side. On the passenger side I feel like it’s too close but I felt that way with the JK.
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Ya the dash is dropped and pushed fwd several inches in both directions. A lot of it is perception. The actual seating position is within mm of the JK.I also noticed this. I think it's the overall positioning of the dash/steering wheel/seat. It's different than in the JK. I thought it was just me self consciously expecting it to be exactly like a JK when I first got in it.
Feels like the steering wheel is closer to the windshield.
The dash being so close is giving my knees claustrophobia as I prefer to be a little more stretched. Feels like I'm in a plane and nowhere to move my legs.
I did notice the seat slide rail appears to have other mounting points to gain maybe 2" ...probably my wishful thinking lol
I've also noticed the seat belt is shorter, probably because of the new mounting location.
Now that I've been driving it a few days, I'm enjoying everything else about the JL except the 2 things that relate to driving/sitting comfort.
I'm sure there are solutions to solve this and dammit I'll find them.
Ya the dash is dropped and pushed fwd several inches in both directions. A lot of it is perception. The actual seating position is within mm of the JK.
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There are a few seat brackets i've seen out that allow seat to go back 2 more inches. Can't remember name but trying searching for them.the perception is my reality lol
Knee room JL - using JK hardtop kit - the short side barely fit between my knee and the dash
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Knee room 2010 JK, there's still a bit of room using the long side
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Seatbelt JL pulled all the way out - straw is 10.25" long
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Seatbelt JK - straw fits with some additional room
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Sucked ass on the 7 hour drive (one way) I had to make today being confined to the sitting position of the JL.
Really noticed the seatbelt confinement when trying to sit up and readjust. Had to undo the seat belt so I could adjust my sitting position while driving.
Going to the dealer tomorrow to see if they can do anything.
I can't believe I'm so OCD on this but spending hours on the road locked into a sitting position that feels like I'm in a cramped plane seat sucks.
There is more room in the back seat but I don't give AF about the back seat, I don't drive from there...
Rant over lol
There are a few seat brackets i've seen out that allow seat to go back 2 more inches. Can't remember name but trying searching for them.
As for your pictures the dash is dropped like I said. That's why knee is closer. And seatbelt is shorter. Sorry you aren't comfortable, I'm 6'4" so I understand the difference. I've never had an issue thankfully.
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so... went to the dealer and after about an hour, they told me they got it fixed.
Drum Roll for their fix.........They lowered the seat to its lowest position and reclined it back further :cheesy::cheesy::cheesy:
yeah..nooo
After checking another JL on the lot it's obvious the driver side is too short, they're ordering a replacement seatbelt.
And they want me to take it to them for oil changes :doh:
so... went to the dealer and after about an hour, they told me they got it fixed.
Drum Roll for their fix.........They lowered the seat to its lowest position and reclined it back further :cheesy::cheesy::cheesy:
yeah..nooo
After checking another JL on the lot it's obvious the driver side is too short, they're ordering a replacement seatbelt.
And they want me to take it to them for oil changes :doh:
They charge more if they do it right :crazyeyes: