New gladiator owner. Ordered these but the included instructions were not very good. This video, however, made it easy. One note: my transmission side didn’t want to raise up enough to get the Allen wrench on the head so had to completely undo the backside. No problem at all. Thanks for the video. And for those of y’all asking, his reaction is accurate. MASSIVE difference in comfort. Heading out on a 6 hr trip tomorrow and looking forward to it. High quality too. Easily worth the $100.
I can’t believe I ordered the shorty front seat jackers from DesertDoesIt 😊. I installed 1” ‘pucks” (that’s what they were called back then) on my 2006 TJ Rubicon immediately after purchase and now 16 years later noticed the same leg and back pain issue with my newly purchased 2023 JL Rubicon. I couldn’t believe it… 😊 In the new JL it even feels like I’m sliding out of the seat forward. I’m 6’ with 32” inseam. After some research I came across these seat ‘jackers’ and saw your video and a few others. I still couldn’t believe it that Jeep engineers missed this issue… Anyway… I’m looking forward to seeing the delivery and a successful install. I’m almost certain the Shorty Front Seat Jackers will do the ‘trick’. Thank you for the video and God bless.
I completely agree, it's like Jeep missed the boat on this for sure. You're going to like them for sure in your JL. Let me know how you like them. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment 👍🏼 I don't make any money on this, just having fun and sharing info
Right! It's like the rushed the gladiator into production and missed some fine details (headrest angles are bad too lol) Thanks for replying back, I'm curious how they work for everyone else.
@@TXJeepDadI agree, the headrest is horrible. The angle is so aggressive I feel like it’s pushing my head down. I just spun it around and that took care of it.
Every car I have had with power seats I always put the front all the way up and the rear all the way down. I'm picking up my LJ tomorrow and am tempted to order these before I even get any miles on it. So far I only had a short test drive. I'll actually probably wait since these are not cheap, but all evidence points to an order in the near future. I'm 5' 10" so I'll probably go with the shortys as well. Thanks for the vid.
Similar issue with my truck's seat. If you're taller, it's going to also hurt your lower back. Luckily they came out with a RAM 1500 kit, will be installing a set on my Rebel's drivers seat soon, excellent video.
@@TXJeepDad Thanks man, I actually sometimes think I should have gotten a Gladiator when I hit those tighter trails and I can hear the branches on the side of my truck, lol. Your truck is beautiful by the way.
Thanks 👍🏼 I bet that power is fun tho! I've never had a 4x4 so I'm enjoying finally being able to drive over stuff. This gladiator has been a blast honestly
I did spacers on the rear seat of my JK which helped a lot. I have had my JL for quite a while and haven't noticed the seats being uncomfortable even on a 5k Mile road trip to Moab and other places. I think they would be the same as the JT
Seems like the line of sight is the same just raises the the front of the seat up to feel more comfortable. These seats definitely are not highlights of the JT !
$200 for two seats shipped is crazy, but I want to be safe in case of an accident, so I ordered it. What size lift and tires are you running in this video?? I just got my 24' Willy's
This was my 1st lift, Rustys off-road 4 in lift. I have since swapped over to 3.5 in MetalCloak Game Changer lift. It's sickk. Check my newer vids I'm also running Maxxis Razr Mt 37x13.5x17 now
Will these fix the sciatica pain I feel after. Driving this thing less than 2 hrs? My right leg kills me after that short drive... It's driving me crazy. Where's the link to. Buy them?
It did wonders for me. Still glad I added them. I got the smaller of the 2 jackers that they offer. You could try them and if it isn't helpful for you, it would be easy to re sell them. desertdoesit.com/products/2018-jeep-wrangler-jl-jlu-and-gladiator-adjustable-front-seat-jackers?_pos=1&_sid=ff1ee3147&_ss=r&variant=39846552043602
Took another trip to the coast and back 3 hr trip each way. Man I can't believe I waited so long to install, the ride was great and no backmor leg pain. The dead pedal Installation w this was perfect for me.
Think about it, power seats don’t just lift your legs up for taller people, they also go down for the shorter crowd. The slammers probably lower your seat by raising the rear, and the jackers raise the front.
From what I understand, for very tall folks, the slammer may be the route to go as the seat won't drop low enough to allow for their headroom. I'm 5'9" so the .75 seat jacker was perfect
New gladiator owner. Ordered these but the included instructions were not very good. This video, however, made it easy. One note: my transmission side didn’t want to raise up enough to get the Allen wrench on the head so had to completely undo the backside. No problem at all. Thanks for the video. And for those of y’all asking, his reaction is accurate. MASSIVE difference in comfort. Heading out on a 6 hr trip tomorrow and looking forward to it. High quality too. Easily worth the $100.
I can’t believe I ordered the shorty front seat jackers from DesertDoesIt 😊.
I installed 1” ‘pucks” (that’s what they were called back then) on my 2006 TJ Rubicon immediately after purchase and now 16 years later noticed the same leg and back pain issue with my newly purchased 2023 JL Rubicon. I couldn’t believe it… 😊 In the new JL it even feels like I’m sliding out of the seat forward. I’m 6’ with 32” inseam. After some research I came across these seat ‘jackers’ and saw your video and a few others. I still couldn’t believe it that Jeep engineers missed this issue…
Anyway… I’m looking forward to seeing the delivery and a successful install. I’m almost certain the Shorty Front Seat Jackers will do the ‘trick’.
Thank you for the video and God bless.
I completely agree, it's like Jeep missed the boat on this for sure. You're going to like them for sure in your JL. Let me know how you like them.
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment 👍🏼
I don't make any money on this, just having fun and sharing info
Thanks bro! I was just complaining the other day about the damn seating position. Def gonna get these!
Watched this video and ordered a Seat Jacker for my driver's side. Man does it help.
Right! It's like the rushed the gladiator into production and missed some fine details (headrest angles are bad too lol)
Thanks for replying back, I'm curious how they work for everyone else.
@@TXJeepDadI agree, the headrest is horrible. The angle is so aggressive I feel like it’s pushing my head down. I just spun it around and that took care of it.
Every car I have had with power seats I always put the front all the way up and the rear all the way down. I'm picking up my LJ tomorrow and am tempted to order these before I even get any miles on it. So far I only had a short test drive. I'll actually probably wait since these are not cheap, but all evidence points to an order in the near future. I'm 5' 10" so I'll probably go with the shortys as well. Thanks for the vid.
I'm still happy w this purchase. Definitely made a diff on longer trips. Dead pedal is also a good install for comfort
U totally sold me bro after ur natural real reaction lol nice
Ha! Thanks
And the difference is night and day! Just drove to the coast for a few hours and it's so comfortable!
@@TXJeepDad nice
Very cool, thank you, just ordered a set - both front seats, then if I like this, will order another set for my wife's Wrangler.
You're gonna love them. Just took a 3 hr trip and was a night and day difference for me. They are well made and solid.
Sweet, just ordered mine! Great vid! Thanks!
Right on! I appreciate it. One of the best jeep mods hands down
I did something similar to the back seats and it made a huge difference in comfort
Awesome to hear! This video is getting the word out to others as well. Definitely a must !
Similar issue with my truck's seat. If you're taller, it's going to also hurt your lower back. Luckily they came out with a RAM 1500 kit, will be installing a set on my Rebel's drivers seat soon, excellent video.
Thanks I appreciate it. Those Rebels are so bad ass! Great choice 👌
@@TXJeepDad Thanks man, I actually sometimes think I should have gotten a Gladiator when I hit those tighter trails and I can hear the branches on the side of my truck, lol. Your truck is beautiful by the way.
Thanks 👍🏼
I bet that power is fun tho! I've never had a 4x4 so I'm enjoying finally being able to drive over stuff. This gladiator has been a blast honestly
I did spacers on the rear seat of my JK which helped a lot. I have had my JL for quite a while and haven't noticed the seats being uncomfortable even on a 5k Mile road trip to Moab and other places. I think they would be the same as the JT
That's definitely going to help on your new jeep. I was surprised how uncomfortable my jt was after driving longer distances. All good now
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Hello, I'd definitely be interested
so will this adjust your line of site? I am 6ft, but have a tall torso, I feel like I sit too high in my JT.
Seems like the line of sight is the same just raises the the front of the seat up to feel more comfortable. These seats definitely are not highlights of the JT !
Huge problem in f150. I’m 6’1” and it’s too flat. Never had this issue until i bought this truck. Just got my jackers
$200 for two seats shipped is crazy, but I want to be safe in case of an accident, so I ordered it. What size lift and tires are you running in this video?? I just got my 24' Willy's
This was my 1st lift, Rustys off-road 4 in lift.
I have since swapped over to 3.5 in MetalCloak Game Changer lift. It's sickk. Check my newer vids
I'm also running Maxxis Razr Mt 37x13.5x17 now
@@TXJeepDad very nice. Was it also 37s on the 4" lift?
@ViolatioNVibratioN yes, those were Toyo Open Country MTs 37x13.5x17. Rowdy tires!
What size did you end up going with? The 3/4” or 1 1/4? I’m just under 5’ 8” and these could really help me out.
I did the smaller size in my Jeep. I'm 5ft 9
I went ahead and got the smaller size per your review. Complete game changer!! So much more comfortable!
Yes!!! It's awesome to see others doing mods I've done. I still need to do the passenger side lol
@@TXJeepDad level, spray in bedliner, bumper, seat covers in the future.
Will these fix the sciatica pain I feel after. Driving this thing less than 2 hrs? My right leg kills me after that short drive... It's driving me crazy. Where's the link to. Buy them?
It did wonders for me. Still glad I added them. I got the smaller of the 2 jackers that they offer.
You could try them and if it isn't helpful for you, it would be easy to re sell them.
desertdoesit.com/products/2018-jeep-wrangler-jl-jlu-and-gladiator-adjustable-front-seat-jackers?_pos=1&_sid=ff1ee3147&_ss=r&variant=39846552043602
Just ordered mine , I hope you’re right 👍
You won't be disappointed, I can't live without mine honestly
Still working out for you?
Indeed. Driving is more comfortable for me hands down.
Took another trip to the coast and back 3 hr trip each way. Man I can't believe I waited so long to install, the ride was great and no backmor leg pain. The dead pedal Installation w this was perfect for me.
Did you bought the 1.25 or the .75?
.75
So what is the other hole in the inside spacer for?
I know it has a place to mount their other products on it. I tried to get them to send me some for free but nope 🤷🏼♂️😆
Link brother?
desertdoesit.com/collections/jeep
Here is their website
They have 2 diff sizes. I got the .75 ones for reference
Where did you get the torque specs from?
It was in the instructions they provide with the kit
Im confused by their website. Why does one need slammers vs jackers?
Think about it, power seats don’t just lift your legs up for taller people, they also go down for the shorter crowd. The slammers probably lower your seat by raising the rear, and the jackers raise the front.
From what I understand, for very tall folks, the slammer may be the route to go as the seat won't drop low enough to allow for their headroom. I'm 5'9" so the .75 seat jacker was perfect
Idk man, $100 for some spacers? These better be bulletproof, lol
Yeah that's a little high! I was expecting somewhere around $50
They are worth it IMO. My jeep was so uncomfortable to drive prior honestly.
Really… I had no idea about these . Huh..
Probably my fav mod. I need to do the passenger side too