Driver's Seat Height - Toyota Yaris Forums

BassAssassin · 01-21-2010, 12:38 PM

Does anyone know if there is a way to lower the stock driver's seat height by removing the slider and mounting the seat directly to the floor? Obviously, I'd lose the ability to adjust the seat forward or backward.

cali yaris · 01-21-2010, 12:46 PM

Haven't heard anyone try that! This would take some customizing or fabricating, take a look at the angles of the brackets that bolt to the floor.

You would also have to attend to the airbag sensor that notes the position of your seat.

schleppy · 01-21-2010, 01:03 PM

This spring I may start working with a local fab shop on a Yaris seat-lowering solution. I'll post if/when this happens.

In the interim, if you don't mind losing adjustability, I'd imagine you'd be able to bolt the OEM seat to the floor with a simple bracket.

1.5 · 01-21-2010, 08:05 PM

get aftermarket buckets with new brackets, i believe megan makes the brackets.

YaYa1320 · 01-22-2010, 08:32 AM

I put aftermarket seats (Sparco) on the stock rails and sliders using flat metal to make brackets. All u need is a drill, hacksaw and a tape measure and it can be done. The seats sit about 3 inches lower, you could raise them up with washers, but Im 6'4, so I love sitting lower. There are some old threads on here with pics, thats where I got the idea. DO NOT get the Weapon R seat brackets!!! THEY ARE JUNK AND SIT WAY HIGHER THAN STOCK!!!

YaYa1320 · 01-22-2010, 08:36 AM

Oh, anybody wanna buy some Weapon R seat brackets??? Haha!!! $40.00 shipped!!!

Oh, the airbag sensor can be adressed with a bypass module, PM CTScott, he makes them, I bought one, it wotks flawlessly

01-21-2010, 12:38 PM	#1
BassAssassin Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Posts: 14	Driver's Seat Height Does anyone know if there is a way to lower the stock driver's seat height by removing the slider and mounting the seat directly to the floor? Obviously, I'd lose the ability to adjust the seat forward or backward.

01-21-2010, 12:46 PM	#2
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Haven't heard anyone try that! This would take some customizing or fabricating, take a look at the angles of the brackets that bolt to the floor. You would also have to attend to the airbag sensor that notes the position of your seat. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

01-21-2010, 08:05 PM	#4
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	get aftermarket buckets with new brackets, i believe megan makes the brackets. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

01-22-2010, 08:32 AM	#5
YaYa1320 YaYa Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 117	I put aftermarket seats (Sparco) on the stock rails and sliders using flat metal to make brackets. All u need is a drill, hacksaw and a tape measure and it can be done. The seats sit about 3 inches lower, you could raise them up with washers, but Im 6'4, so I love sitting lower. There are some old threads on here with pics, thats where I got the idea. DO NOT get the Weapon R seat brackets!!! THEY ARE JUNK AND SIT WAY HIGHER THAN STOCK!!! Last edited by YaYa1320; 01-22-2010 at 08:33 AM. Reason: can't spell

01-22-2010, 08:36 AM	#6
YaYa1320 YaYa Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 117	Oh, anybody wanna buy some Weapon R seat brackets??? Haha!!! $40.00 shipped!!! Oh, the airbag sensor can be adressed with a bypass module, PM CTScott, he makes them, I bought one, it wotks flawlessly Last edited by YaYa1320; 01-22-2010 at 09:45 AM.

01-21-2010, 01:03 PM	#3
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	This spring I may start working with a local fab shop on a Yaris seat-lowering solution. I'll post if/when this happens. In the interim, if you don't mind losing adjustability, I'd imagine you'd be able to bolt the OEM seat to the floor with a simple bracket.

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