short person question

janbasilan05

Oct 04, 2023

Hello,
I am kinda short person (5'1") and I am having trouble reaching the pedals. I kept it all up and the as forward as I can while making sure that my elbows are not too bent. I can't have a permanent change to foot pedals because I share it my husband (5'10"). As of now, when I drive I tend to rest it on the side using the edges of the mat but not sustainable for long drives (my leg becomes numb).
Also how do you lower the seatbelt? It tends to ride up on my neck.
Thanks so much for all the help!!

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Oct 05, 2023

Hello,
As a fellow short person (4’11” but claim 5’), I pull seat up as far as it will go and move steering wheel in all the way and that works for me and I have the manual transmission. Only issue I have is with seat pulled all the way forward makes passenger mirror totally useless. Seat belt should have a slide adjustment on the pillar(?) where it connects by the door.
Don’t know if this was helpful or not.

Chief Ron, janbasilan05

Oct 05, 2023

This is an issue with alot of vehicles w/ no “b” pillar adjustment or very limited adjustment. Hope you figure it out so you can enjoy your rig!
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janbasilan05

Oct 05, 2023

I have seen these adjusters....cant speak to the comfort and/or safety-related perspective, but it repositions the shoulder belt...maybe will work for you.
shoulder belt adjustment bracket on amazon

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janbasilan05, Chief Ron

Oct 05, 2023

AudreyJ
Hello,
As a fellow short person (4’11” but claim 5’), I pull seat up as far as it will go and move steering wheel in all the way and that works for me and I have the manual transmission. Only issue I have is with seat pulled all the way forward makes passenger mirror totally useless. Seat belt should have a slide adjustment on the pillar(?) where it connects by the door.
Don’t know if this was helpful or not.

Had a gf that was 5 ft even, she liked to tell people she was 4'12".
Had no issues driving anything but her motorcycle ( 250 cc street bike)had to have the shocks set at the lowest setting and foam taken out of the seat.

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janbasilan05, Jakob1972

Oct 05, 2023

Foxtrot Bravo
Had a gf that was 5 ft even, she liked to tell people she was 4'12".
Had no issues driving anything but her motorcycle ( 250 cc street bike)had to have the shocks set at the lowest setting and foam taken out of the seat.

Oh, I like the 4’12”. I think I’ll start using that too!🤣

janbasilan05, Jakob1972

Oct 05, 2023

A coworker years ago and his wife had their first baby and he told everyone it was 7 pounds, 16 ounces so people didn’t think he had a fat baby…. 🤣. Life has some funny stuff for sure!!!
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janbasilan05, Foxtrot Bravo

Oct 05, 2023

Watch the beginning of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom for ideas…….good luck! 😆

Jakob1972, Chief Ron

Oct 05, 2023

You can adjust the height of your seat which may bring you a little closer to the pedals. But keep in mind those mirrors can block your view if you are not heigh enough. My buddies wife wrecked their wildtrak twice in 9 months before they figured out her seat was too low and her view was severely obstructed.

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Chief Ron

Oct 05, 2023

AudreyJ
Hello,
As a fellow short person (4’11” but claim 5’), I pull seat up as far as it will go and move steering wheel in all the way and that works for me and I have the manual transmission. Only issue I have is with seat pulled all the way forward makes passenger mirror totally useless. Seat belt should have a slide adjustment on the pillar(?) where it connects by the door.
Don’t know if this was helpful or not.

Thanks so much!!
These are some things I did and I see the mirror too. I just don't want to be too close to the steering wheel for airbag deployment in case of accident. I don't see anything that I can move for the seatbelt. My husband has a challenger and it has a seatbelt guide I was wondering if there is an after market thingy for it.

Chief Ron

Oct 05, 2023

#10

Xpathf1nderX
I have seen these adjusters....cant speak to the comfort and/or safety-related perspective, but it repositions the shoulder belt...maybe will work for you.
shoulder belt adjustment bracket on amazon

Thank you. Will definitely look into it.

Chief Ron

Oct 05, 2023

#11

Acadist
Watch the beginning of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom for ideas…….good luck! 😆

Now you made me curious about i

Chief Ron

Oct 06, 2023

#12

janbasilan05
Thanks so much!!
These are some things I did and I see the mirror too. I just don't want to be too close to the steering wheel for airbag deployment in case of accident. I don't see anything that I can move for the seatbelt. My husband has a challenger and it has a seatbelt guide I was wondering if there is an after market thingy for it.

You’re welcome. My bad on seat belt adjustment thing. I was picturing it but it was on my old car. Sorry. Also, I have seat cranked up almost as high as it will go.

Chief Ron

Oct 06, 2023

#13

AudreyJ
Hello,
As a fellow short person (4’11” but claim 5’), I pull seat up as far as it will go and move steering wheel in all the way and that works for me and I have the manual transmission. Only issue I have is with seat pulled all the way forward makes passenger mirror totally useless. Seat belt should have a slide adjustment on the pillar(?) where it connects by the door.
Don’t know if this was helpful or not.

What is it with you 4'11" folks. My wife does the same thing. Even at the doctor when she gets her height checked. I pity the nurse when they tell her 4'11".

Chief Ron

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