Would like to raise the back of the driver's seat

[RobC2017]

There's a long story behind this request... but I would like to raise the back of the driver's seat by an inch (25mm). My idea is to undo the two rear bolts attaching the runners to the car, insert a block of steel (with a hole drilled through for the bolt) under each runner and bolt it back together.

The only snag so far is that I need 2 bolts with the same threads, etc as the original bolt only it needs to be an inch (25mm) longer.

Any ideas where I could find a couple of bolts or what the existing bolt specs are (thread depth, pitch, etc)?

There aren’t any car custom shops in my area. So my options are limited.

Thanks

 

[scrllock]

There's a long story behind this request... but I would like to raise the back of the driver's seat by an inch (25mm). My idea is to undo the two rear bolts attaching the runners to the car, insert a block of steel (with a hole drilled through for the bolt) under each runner and bolt it back together.

The only snag so far is that I need 2 bolts with the same threads, etc as the original bolt only it needs to be an inch (25mm) longer.

Any ideas where I could find a couple of bolts or what the existing bolt specs are (thread depth, pitch, etc)?

There aren’t any car custom shops in my area. So my options are limited.

Thanks

remove the bolts from your car and take them to a hardware store, they usually have test nuts/bolts to check thread/pitch.

 

[RobC2017]

remove the bolts from your car and take them to a hardware store, they usually have test nuts/bolts to check thread/pitch.

I love a simple solution. Thanks!
I'll do that this afternoon and see what I can find.

 

[Dameon]

https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/drivers-seat-angle-advice-please.7460282/

Post number 15. He raised the front so just reverse it? I believe there’s also a post on this site about it but I had this one saved.

 

[RobC2017]

https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/drivers-seat-angle-advice-please.7460282/

Post number 15. He raised the front so just reverse it? I believe there’s also a post on this site about it but I had this one saved.

Very helpful. It's good to know I'm not the only one that needs to make a similar adjustment.
Thanks

 

[66RBS]

Did this on my daughters Jeep. Get Grade 8 bolts for safety. Wouldn’t want the bolts to snap during accident

 

[RobC2017]

Did this on my daughters Jeep. Get Grade 8 bolts for safety. Wouldn’t want the bolts to snap during accident

Thanks. Having the proper type of bolt is something I was wondering about.

 

[imthanick_a]

Maybe some blue loctite too