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Author:  twinbing [ Thu Aug 19, 2010 3:50 pm ]
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Is there a seat relocation kit for a 05 Liberty front seats that gives some more leg room ?
Tried of cramping up....
Author:  kskj [ Thu Aug 19, 2010 7:23 pm ]
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Somebody on here made one but I don't remember who.
Author:  LibertyCRD [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:02 am ]
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Leg room is certainly the KJ's biggest weakness.

I have found that on my Limited with power seats...the seat will go back a little farther and can be slightly more comfortable than my previous Sport model. The Sport would KILL me on a long trip.
Author:  InCommando [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:47 am ]
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6' tall here.... either we have some tall-arsed KJ driver's or some whiners because I have no trouble driving for hundreds of miles in mine?
Author:  ihatemybike [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:28 am ]
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6'2" here and no probs piloting the Jeep long distances.
Author:  LibertyCRD [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:40 am ]
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I'm about 6'2" and the KJ is a PITA to drive long distances. Apparently you guys never have owned a full size truck before.

Not only is there not enough leg room length-wise...but width-wise my left knee rests against the door, and my right knee is bent because the **** transmission tunnel takes away any flat area to rest my foot.

The pathetic leg room, combined with the VERY thin steering wheel clearly indicates that Jeep was targeting female drivers when they designed the KJ. For that reason, I purposefully got leather power seats this time around...which helps. And I bought a steering wheel cover to "fatten" up the wheel and make it comfortable to hold onto.
Author:  ihatemybike [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:53 am ]
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I grew up driving a Lincoln Town Car. No the KJ is not spacious, but does one really need the same seating position as a couch?
Author:  ribbon [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:23 am ]
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if youre tall... yes. my knees hit the steering wheel. I have to sit spread eagle. kind of awkward
I cant fit in the passenger seat because of the oh-$h1t bar... but. i live with it.
Author:  long_tall_texan [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 3:12 pm ]
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I am 6'6", 260. Not a small guy. I have no problems with seat position in my 07 KJ. I think I heard somewhere that manual seats (which I have) slide back farther than electric. And there is also a difference in the seats between the years. Passenger side is a pain for me too because of that stupid grab handle.
Author:  JeepMorrison [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 3:51 pm ]
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any ideas about moving back the rear seats to get them car seats farther back, so i can have more leg room???
Author:  JeepMorrison [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 4:24 pm ]
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heres the tread for the front seats


http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread. ... n+Brackets
Author:  Jeepjeepster [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 5:09 pm ]
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InCommando wrote:
6' tall here.... either we have some tall-arsed KJ driver's or some whiners because I have no trouble driving for hundreds of miles in mine?


Same here. I actually keep my seat forward quite a bit but I like for my legs to touch the dash. Gotta hold myself in the seat in those tight turns. :JEEPIN:
Author:  STINGN [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 5:31 pm ]
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IM 6'4 and dont really mind. i came from a range rover so yes it is a big difference. but one thing i noticed is that my head hits the interior of the roof lol
Author:  InCommando [ Sat Aug 21, 2010 2:19 am ]
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LibertyCRD wrote:
I'm about 6'2" and the KJ is a PITA to drive long distances. Apparently you guys never have owned a full size truck before.

Not only is there not enough leg room length-wise...but width-wise my left knee rests against the door, and my right knee is bent because the **** transmission tunnel takes away any flat area to rest my foot.

The pathetic leg room, combined with the VERY thin steering wheel clearly indicates that Jeep was targeting female drivers when they designed the KJ. For that reason, I purposefully got leather power seats this time around...which helps. And I bought a steering wheel cover to "fatten" up the wheel and make it comfortable to hold onto.


Wow. you'd think you would notice such major deficiencies in comfort and/or the fact the you were buying a compact SUV, not a full sized truck, before you bought a KJ ....twice :mrgreen:
Author:  ObiHann [ Sat Aug 21, 2010 10:00 am ]
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Not a big guy, 5'9, but compared to the cars I used to drive (mostly mazda and pontiac) this thing gives me a fair bit more room. Kinda sad since I'm probably selling her in the next year for a smaller car :(
Author:  ATXKJ [ Sat Aug 21, 2010 1:26 pm ]
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http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=32761&highlight=seat+leg+room
Author:  Tokyojoe [ Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:04 pm ]
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I guess it's time to sell the KJ if it doesn't fit and is pathetic. Not sure why purchased in the first place.
Author:  InCommando [ Sat Aug 21, 2010 6:09 pm ]
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Twice
Author:  jdorris [ Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:33 pm ]
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The leg room is similar to both the Cherokees and Grands going back a long ways. The trans tunnel has always stolen a little room. I don't think they made it smaller with a small driver in mind. I think it has always been because they were trying to keep the wheelbase as short as they could.
Author:  jslibby [ Sun Aug 22, 2010 12:59 am ]
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at 6'7 i dont find it and issue, I could use the extra leg room but not at the expense of rear leg room.
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