Raising height of passenger seat

RoryRover · 11th August 2012, 20:41

I would like to increace the height of the passesnger seat in my 75 connie SE. The seats are electric - but only the drivers seat has height adjustment.

I plan to make up some 25mm spacers to fit under the seat mounting rails and then obtain some fixing bolts 25mm longer than existing.

Has anyone tried this - and are there any problems that you would anticipate ?

Steve916 · 11th August 2012, 21:11

Why not try sourcing a LHD electric drivers seat, then both seats could be electrically adjusted to the right height

oldcarguy · 11th August 2012, 21:18

Height adjustable passenger seats are extremely rare, myself and others have been after one for a long time, best bet is probably a drivers seat from a left hooker. Someone in France could make a good living selling second hand seats.

PEPPER953 · 11th August 2012, 21:46

I have done the same mod ,
no probems what so ever just make sure there is a boss
on either end of the spacer
hth

RN3212 · 11th August 2012, 21:48

You could use spacers,or a stack of washers between the bottom of the seat rails and the body of the car,and use longer bolts.

rover54 · 12th August 2012, 01:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by pat hanley

You could use spacers,or a stack of washers between the bottom of the seat rails and the body of the car,and use longer bolts.

Penny washers as they spread the load.

RoryRover · 12th August 2012, 15:07

Thanks for the feedback. I don't think I need height adjustable seats, just a permanent lift to make it a little easier for my wife to get in and out.

Looking at the fixing bolts this afternoon I am going to need some with a similar flat head so the seat can move backwards and forwards over the top of them when fitted - just 30mm longer. Does anyone know where I might be able to get some from?

RN3212 · 12th August 2012, 15:19

You should be able to get them from any good hardware or Motor Factors.You need at least an 8.8 or preferably a 10.9 strength bolt.

rover54 · 12th August 2012, 21:32

Try Screwfix or Toolstation, they both have a good range.

wesley · 12th August 2012, 22:01

wouldnt this cause problems at mot time?

11th August 2012, 20:41	#1
RoryRover Avid contributor Rover 75 Con SE CDTi tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 135 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Raising height of passenger seat I would like to increace the height of the passesnger seat in my 75 connie SE. The seats are electric - but only the drivers seat has height adjustment. I plan to make up some 25mm spacers to fit under the seat mounting rails and then obtain some fixing bolts 25mm longer than existing. Has anyone tried this - and are there any problems that you would anticipate ? __________________ John Mk 2 2004 Rover 75 Connie SE Diesel Tourer I think I'm having a midlife crisis - good innit ?

11th August 2012, 21:11	#2
Steve916 This is my second home Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE and a Ford S-Max Titanium Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Huntingdon Posts: 3,756 Thanks: 70 Thanked 31 Times in 27 Posts	Why not try sourcing a LHD electric drivers seat, then both seats could be electrically adjusted to the right height __________________ Mods so far: Plenums, bonnet release mod, handbrake compensator (arctic), rear parking sensors, coolant level sensor (Vindaloo), DRL's, Fan resistor upgrade ( Jules), Marmite lighting, Auto dimming rear view mirror, twin horns, fog lights, real walnut dash, walnut gear knob, Sean DD unit with DVB-T, message centre ipk, electric sun blind, auto opening boot lid, walnut steering wheel, electric seats Link to my Auto Boot Lift Mod http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=114273

11th August 2012, 21:48	#5
RN3212 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Classic SE 2.0V6 Auto Moonstone Green Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roscommon Posts: 839 Thanks: 315 Thanked 46 Times in 34 Posts	You could use spacers,or a stack of washers between the bottom of the seat rails and the body of the car,and use longer bolts. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12th August 2012, 15:07	#7
RoryRover Avid contributor Rover 75 Con SE CDTi tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 135 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the feedback. I don't think I need height adjustable seats, just a permanent lift to make it a little easier for my wife to get in and out. Looking at the fixing bolts this afternoon I am going to need some with a similar flat head so the seat can move backwards and forwards over the top of them when fitted - just 30mm longer. Does anyone know where I might be able to get some from? __________________ John Mk 2 2004 Rover 75 Connie SE Diesel Tourer I think I'm having a midlife crisis - good innit ?

12th August 2012, 15:19	#8
RN3212 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Classic SE 2.0V6 Auto Moonstone Green Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roscommon Posts: 839 Thanks: 315 Thanked 46 Times in 34 Posts	You should be able to get them from any good hardware or Motor Factors.You need at least an 8.8 or preferably a 10.9 strength bolt. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11th August 2012, 21:18	#3
oldcarguy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Driffield Posts: 1,952 Thanks: 27 Thanked 151 Times in 125 Posts	Height adjustable passenger seats are extremely rare, myself and others have been after one for a long time, best bet is probably a drivers seat from a left hooker. Someone in France could make a good living selling second hand seats.

11th August 2012, 21:46	#4
PEPPER953 Avid contributor Rover75 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: west mids Posts: 234 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have done the same mod , no probems what so ever just make sure there is a boss on either end of the spacer hth

12th August 2012, 21:32	#9
rover54 Retired rover 75 v6 Auto Conn. SE 54 plate LPG and 2006 Rover 75 v6 Auto LPG , 1.8 r75 Manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London Posts: 3,379 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Try Screwfix or Toolstation, they both have a good range.

12th August 2012, 22:01	#10
wesley Loves to post 75 saloon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 401 Thanks: 292 Thanked 61 Times in 58 Posts	wouldnt this cause problems at mot time?