I'm a fairly tall guy. When I sit in my 97 150 with the seat all the way back and my left leg is squished up against the dash (The part with the the Dim control and Autolight). So other that being uncomfortable it has cracked and pinches my leg anytime it hit a bump. What I was wondering is have any other tall guys out the modified the interior dash to make it more roomy on the left side?

Thanks,

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Erik
etimmer@Pharmacy.Arizona.EDU

97 150 XLT 4.6L V8
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Man how tall are you ? I am 6'1 and have never hit the dash with my knee....Have you tried moving the seat back?jk...Dave

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1998 F-150, SC/Flairside,oxford white 4x2,4.6,auto,3.55s,nerf bars,cls 111 towing,bed liner w/mat,atlas polished wheels w/285/75 R/16 BFG A/Ts (black side out),all plastics guards/bug shields,air raid/k & n filter, superchipped, duals out the back corners, flow master 3 chamber, snug top lid, f-150 online sticker back window-honk if you see me!!! Fabtech 3 1/2 lift .coverking dash cover, Lumi Logo's (front and rear), clear front corner lenses, muth mirrors,3" bullseye spindles, dash mounted CB, (TX Chapter requirement,lol),personalized license plates, Superlift traction bars,Image tail light covers (painted).

San Antonio
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Seat back? . . . ummmmm . . . Oh!!!! ;-)

Nope that is not the problem, mainly it is that I am 6'11" and weigh 355 lbs. I'm a big boy. I just wish others could give me an idea how to solve my leg room problem. Am I the only one with this trouble????

Help! Please! Oooohhhh The Agony!!!

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Erik
etimmer@Pharmacy.Arizona.EDU

97 150 XLT 4.6L V8
K&N Filter
Vel. Tube (soon)

My Web Page (not much here)

 

Have you tried a chainsaw to remove the unwanted dash section? LOL

Maybe the answer doesn't have to be in changing the dash. What about finding/making a seat relocation kit? If you move the seat back 4-6 inches that should cure the problem. Would be easy to do if your truck was a SC w/capt chairs.

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Westin Chromed Stainless Nerf Bars, ARE LS II bed cover, Bedrug™, Gibson Swept Side Cat Back, K&N filter w/airbox mods, Headman headers, Superchip, 3" body lift with at least 33's, alarm/pager/auto start system, stereo system

 

Chain Saw? Hmm, maybe I can cut off my legs at the knee. ;-)

Unfortunatly I have a standard Cab, did had the mula to buy the extra cab room.

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Erik
etimmer@Pharmacy.Arizona.EDU

97 150 XLT 4.6L V8
K&N Filter
Vel. Tube (soon)

My Web Page (not much here)


[This message has been edited by erik150az (edited 07-18-2000).]

 

Sorry to hear your woes on leg room. I know your pain. I had a Ranger before my F-150 and I just "outgrew" it. Standard cab wouldn't do and I really wanted an exploder, I mean Explorer but couldn't get comfortable. You need a supercab with captains chairs, somehow, or a Crown Vic. Scrape up some extra cash before you trade in for your next truck.

How are things in AZ? I tried for a long time to find a job there near Scottsdale and turned up nothing. I also tried DFW, TX and couldn't find much.

Good Luck

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Ordered: 01-17-00
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Things are hot in AZ. But I love it here in in Tucson. I guess I just need to buy a new truck. DARN! ;-)



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Erik
etimmer@Pharmacy.Arizona.EDU

97 150 XLT 4.6L V8
K&N Filter
Vel. Tube (soon)

My Web Page (not much here)

 

I must be lucky,I only bang my knee cap
on the dash corner sometimes when entering,OUCH! I can imagine what your
going through. Your problem is not only
the discomfort,but the fact that your leg
could be seriously injured if you have an
accident. Try going to a custom autosound dealer, they usually make custom panels for interiors on a daily basis. I'll bet they can cut part of the panel out and make a custom indention
in that area ,and make it look factory. It
may be exspensive, but much cheaper
than having reconstructive surgery.
Check it out,soon!!!!

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT
K/N gen.II fipk
Custom duals w/glasspacks
color matched Snuglid
headlight covers.
doin the monochromatic boogie on the front end.
on the way(headers,air dam,wheels and tires,etc...........................