Suspension seat base and riser?
I have my upholstery out right now about to have it redone. I am sticking with the same colors, might change the pattern a little. Mostly to freshen it up and unify it as there had been repairs with the previous owner.
I have been thinking about a different drivers seat base due to mostly sitting on the seats fold up bolster when driving. I never sit down in the seat even though I am 6'1". I always get catalogs in the mail. This time Surplus Center for those not familiar. There was a base for a tractor with mechanical suspension (3.5" of adjustable travel with damping and rebound control. It has sliders already built in. The overall height is 7" extended so the gain will raise my seat the amount I desire. I plan to add a Garelick swivel on that. I have been contemplating it for a few months. I see that Smooth move seats make a pedestal with the same suspension mechanism for quite a bit more. I do like the idea of taking the shock out of the ride. Stay tuned.
Here is a link to the unit I bought. I have no affiliation with any of the above mentioned companies or products besides being a retail consumer.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mechanic...UAAOSwixtXQ6Rf
Suspension seat base and riser?
I ordered it Sunday. It arrived Tuesday by 1:00 pm with free shipping!
Here are a few mock ups on the original Outback base. The seat base has a height adjustment which I try to show at max travels.
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It still has 3.5" of travel regardless of the height setting. It is adjustable for weight too. A mountain bike shock would fit in there too if need be ;-)
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Suspension seat base and riser?
A few more pics in the boat. The base is placed where it is mounted originally. After I get the seat back and installed I might move the base back 1 set of screws, maybe 3"?http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...af6dd8b6aa.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...d3565cf679.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...c7fb413fac.jpg
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Suspension seat base and riser?
Ok, got my boat back from the upholstery shop. They did a pretty decent job. Trying to decide patterns and colors is a test of patience. I forgot to take a picture of the drivers seat. Carpet should be here later in the week.
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Suspension seat base and riser?
Suspension seat base and riser?
Ok and the drivers seat. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...3f554baba7.jpg
Soon to be installed on the suspension base. Maybe with a swivel if it will rotate.
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Suspension seat base and riser?
On the base. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...3cd6fdbafc.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...77bf45ae1a.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...26e391aa28.jpg
I installed the suspension onto the stock base which is angled. I don't know if it is angled for a reason or not. Probably just to cant the seat backwards. Installing a swivel would make me want the swiveling plane parallel with the water or level line.
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Suspension seat base and riser?
I took my boat out today with this installed. Wow, the difference was night and day in the ride! I was just cruising along, medium chop. It wasn't until I noticed my legs bending as the seat absorbed the chop. It was as if you were floating. It was odd.
I did notice my wife wasn't getting the smooth ride I was. Don't ever say to your wife, I slowed down cause I could see you jiggle ;-) she is not fat or overweight. The jiggle was actually nice but it didn't imply a smooth ride.
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Btw, I did remove the original sloped base in the first pictures. It worked against the swivel since the stock seat didn't spin, it leaned back.
I also wanted the overall height lower. It worked
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