ANybody using Legendary bolstered buckets?

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Old April 17th, 2024, 11:12 AM
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ANybody using Legendary bolstered buckets?

Hi, i've had my buckets redone with the Legendary bolster kit/covers (70 cutlass) and the seats seems really high compared to my originals. i expected a bit of a raise but when i sit in the car (at 5'10 or so) my line of sight is just below the blue A/C stripe on the windshield. Stock mounting location/bolts and frames/rails. Also the seat is adjusted to the back most setting and i could use 1-2 more inches. Just wondering if anybody experienced this and if yes did you do any adjustments?

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Old April 17th, 2024, 08:04 PM
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If I’m understanding correctly, you might have ordered Legendary’s enhanced “sport” seat kits that “hug” the driver while retaining a factory appearance. Obviously they don’t fit the same as factory, but some folks want an enhanced version.
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Old April 18th, 2024, 05:25 AM
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Yup, search this forum for feedback on that product. They made the buns thicker and firmer than stock, resulting in a high seating position. I think RAMBOW had some tricks to make it a bit better.
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Old April 18th, 2024, 08:33 AM
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I've installed several of the Legendary "Rallye" cover bun combos for customers over the last few years.
The foam is stiff as a brick when compared with the originals or the good stock reproductions (should be SOFT)- and as you experienced it raises you up and pushes you forward quite a bit.

Since the covers are already on, modifying the foam centers is out of the question... So the easiest way to "fix" this is to buy a pair of seat track extenders, which will allow the seat to move back farther.
If that is not enough, the next step would be to buy a pair of reproduction seat tracks and cut and reweld the feet to be an inch lower.
I would only do this for the drivers seat.

Just my thoughts.
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Old April 18th, 2024, 09:04 AM
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Yeah, i should have researched a bit. Great idea on the seat extenders, i'll get them for sure. Stating all of this, the seats are really comfortable, look good and make me look taller! 8)

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