FULL RECLINE FRONT SEAT MOD

[finbox]

I was PISSED that my 2004 H2 would not let me recline the front seats.

I surf with a long board and I could not put the board in my h2 because the seats did not recline, huge pain in the ass (can't lock the board up hate straps on top , etc.)

When you take the cover off move the seat so you can see how it works.
the collar is a position stop.

This will take you about ten minutes.

1. take off the lower seat side covers, 4 screws, move the seat up to make it easier to remove
2. cut the "collar" on the worm gear (ONE CUT) with a dremel so it has a break in it (looks like a "C" instead of an "O")
3. use channel locks and twist the collar back on the worm gear.
4. replace cover.
5. get laid, Carry surfboard, long lumber, fishing pole, etc:excited:
6. it is reversable to the stock setting.

[TXSUT]

Thanks Fin, there are a few old posts asking if anyone had a DIY answer to this issue. You're the first! I'm going to take a look at doing this to my truck over the weekend. :beerchug:

[DRTYFN]

Long boards are for old farts & illegal aliens.:jump:

[frenzy1]

YEEHAA !! GETTIN' LAID IN THE FRONT SEAT WILL KICK ASS !!! I HATED IT IN THE BACK SEAT !!

[Goalkeeper]

Hey man, can you post a few pics of this mod so I know what to look for?

Thanks!

-Matt

[Shrek_H2]

Yeah can you post some pics please....i was comign back from toronto my friend was drivign and i couldnt sleep cause it wouldnt recline all the way

[NJ H2]

Nice work finbox! :beerchug: I can't wait to do it! :dancingbanana:

[Boss Hoss]

This will make the wifey very happy...she gripes on every road trip about how uncomfortable the seat is due to the limited reclining. Pics please!

[OrangeCrush]

This will make the wifey very happy...she gripes on every road trip about how uncomfortable the seat is due to the limited reclining. Pics please!

X2

I just told her and I think that's the first time she ever was interested in any mod done to the H2.

[tower]

YEEHAA !! GETTIN' LAID IN THE FRONT SEAT WILL KICK ASS !!! I HATED IT IN THE BACK SEAT !!Hey man, can you post a few pics of this mod so I know what to look for?

Thanks!

-Matt :giggling::giggling::giggling:

[finbox]

Guys, you can do the Mod faster than I can take the covers off and take pics etc.

Take the side cover off and you will SEE what I'm talking about. It is easy.

Move the seat bottom all the way up to help get the side cover off

I used a 2 inch cutting wheel on my drimal tool

[s_c5519]

awesome finbox, thank you very much!

It is as easy as he says. I didn't have the dremel tool so I used a small handheld hacksaw and cut it kind of diagonally. As soon as it was cut all the way through, it is a matter of just turning the screw back with a set of pliers. Here is a pic with the cover removed. The screw is just above and to the left of the red wire...

[Agriv8r]

looks simple enough...going to try a couple tomorrow...how much more does the seat recline...

[ROX]

looks simple enough...going to try a couple tomorrow...how much more does the seat recline...enough;) :D

[s_c5519]

how much more does the seat recline...

It almost touches the back seat...

[DennisAJC]

Excellent mod info guys.:beerchug:

This would have helped on the last three 24 hour runs to Moab.

[CO Hummer]

YEEHAA !! GETTIN' LAID IN THE FRONT SEAT WILL KICK ASS !!! I HATED IT IN THE BACK SEAT !!

Haha, Mr. Squeezer. :D

"Hey Honey, Can you lean that seat back a little so I can get me a little squeeze".

[TXSUT]

Excellent mod info guys.

Makes me wonder why none of you supposed H2 "experts" never came up with the solution. :p :giggling: :D

[DennisAJC]

Makes me wonder why none of you supposed H2 "experts" never came up with the solution. :p :giggling: :D

Wasn't really a big priority and most here don't surf.:clapping:

We don't really have a big list of gripes on the H2. Not like H3's curse.:OWNED:

[TXSUT]

:jump:

[DRTYFN]

Makes me wonder why none of you supposed H2 "experts" never came up with the solution. :p :giggling: :D
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[timgco]

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[TXSUT]

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Yeah, like I have anything to do with that title. :lame:

:fdance:

[Shrek_H2]

Well i usually like Hummer in a Hummer so this improved will be great....

[NJ H2]

I did the mod today. :excited: Piece of cake :dancingbanana:
It helps to move the seat position up and down when re-installing the lower side seat covers.

[NJ H2]

The passenger side goes down lowere than the drivers side

[NJ H2]

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[NJ H2]

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[DennisAJC]

I like to keep a bag of pork rinds in the back passenger pouch. Looks like a diaper.:D

Man that looks sweet NJ.

[Hucky]

Thats cool

Somebody needs to put a name to this Mod?

Road Head?
Helmet Mod?

[DennisAJC]

Thats cool

Somebody needs to put a name to this Mod?

Road Head?
Helmet Mod?


We'll call it "The Finbox Seat Mod" for the H2.:beerchug:

[NJ H2]

I like to keep a bag of pork rinds in the back passenger pouch. Looks like a diaper.:D

Man that looks sweet NJ.

Man Dennis nothin get's past you :D

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Thats cool

Somebody needs to put a name to this Mod?

Road Head?
Helmet Mod?


Since finbox figured it out he should name it or we could just call it the "Finster Baby" :jump:

http://www.minorlooneytunes.com/pictures/finster003.jpg

[DennisAJC]

Man Dennis nothin get's past you :D




That's where we kept our (I'm sure most here with kids.)emergency diaper when our kids were in diapers. That or the glove box.:D

I still have the one H2Rocks left on our windshields in Moab.:giggling:


I haven't been this excited about a mod since the reclining rear seat mod.:beerchug:

[NJ H2]

That's where we kept our (I'm sure most here with kids.)emergency diaper when our kids were in diapers. That or the glove box.:D

I still have the one H2Rocks left on our windshields in Moab.:giggling:


I haven't been this excited about a mod since the reclining rear seat mod.:beerchug:

We're the lucky few who got our hands on those parts for the reclining rear seat. :clapping:
I heard the maufacturer stopped shipping to USA/Canada for legal reasons

[DennisAJC]

We're the lucky few who got our hands on those parts for the reclining rear seat. :clapping:
I heard the maufacturer stopped shipping to USA/Canada for legal reasons

X2

Family goes to Japan twice a year. I picked it up when we went there 2 years ago. I wonder if it had some liability issues.

[DR EVIL]

Maybe "Miss Sassy Pants" will be getting an H2 now. :dancingbanana: :giggling:

[timgco]

I just did the mod on my 07. The PS seat will touch the rear seat when down all teh way now. The DR seat will only go a little further than it did before.

The mod is simple!!!!! The hardest part about it is to get the plastic covers back on. Make sure you have the seat bottom tilted up and back all the way. Than a little muscle and it slides back into place.

THANKS FOR THE GREAT MOD!!!!!!!

[CO Hummer]

Than a little muscle and it slides back into place.

Oh, you got Kira to help you! That's cool.

[TXSUT]

What risk is there in just completely removing that collar?

[tower]

I like to keep a bag of pork rinds in the back passenger pouch. Looks like a diaper.:D

Man that looks sweet NJ.But you know what that can lead to...

LINK (http://www.southparkstudios.com/downloads/preview/?id=7473) (scroll down & click PLAY icon) :jump::jump::jump::jump:

[timgco]

What risk is there in just completely removing that collar?

That's what you remove.

[TXSUT]

That's what you remove.

By the directions posted, I was under the impression he'd backed the collar up a certain distance from it's original location. So, you just cut yours and pulled it completely off?

[NJ H2]

By the directions posted, I was under the impression he'd backed the collar up a certain distance from it's original location. So, you just cut yours and pulled it completely off?


I don't think it makes a difference. IMO if you have a dremel completly cutting it off would be easier than backing it up but if you're cutting it with a hack saw backing it up would be easier than completly cutting it off.

[TXSUT]

Thanks NJ, much appreciated! http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

[TXSUT]

What risk is there in just completely removing that collar?

After just removing the collar completely, I can answer my own question:

If the seat is in its forward-most position, reclining the seat fully will cause the forward end of the "worm gear" to bind up against part of the seat frame. It doesn't seem to pose any real issue, but the frame will flex a bit under that pressure.

[Agriv8r]

:clapping:

[tomp]

After doing this mod, my seat memory buttons do not always return to the same position. I never once had a problem prior to doing this. Anyone else having this issue since the mod?

[guruerror]

Sweet...and I'll also be able to get those french fries that fell down there last year! Two birds...one stone.