Seat raiser ideas ?

[CompoSimmonite]

For my off road mobility buggy idea I need some method of raising and lowering the seat.
Distance needed is approx 6" although even 4" would be a help getting in and out.
I thought a car seat raiser would work but measured our Skoda item today and that only alters by around 1"
It needs to be power raise. Skoda has a ratchet method, our old Mondeo had a screw like scissor jack and motor and can see others possibly using hydraulics.
Ram off an office chair no use because it need to be able to lift seat with person (me) sitting on it.
Any suggestions ? Weight also an issue so no massive structures. I could fabricate something from scratch but would prefer to adapt an existing item.

Any suggestions for scrap vehicle seat raiser, even manual version adaptable for power operation, that are worth considering ?

Thanks.

Paul H

 

[Dave Sherwood]

Why not try some of the motorbilty conversation people. Many have second hand units that have been taken out of returned vehicles. Also be aware Friend of mine involved in an accident and insurance refused to pay out because he changed seating to a riser without authorisation.

 

[chriscase]

How's about something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12v-Elect..._Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item232650d1aa

 

[CompoSimmonite]

How's about something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12v-Elect..._Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item232650d1aa

Actually I was think along similar lines but using a modified Mondeo seat motor -

I THINK a Transit might donate a suitable height adjustable base to modify.

I can see a trip to a scrapyard this comming week (if I'm well enough )

Paul H

 

[Robotstar5]

Shame you didn't think of this 3 months ago, I was working in a factory that made electrically adjustable seats for various car manufacturers!

 

[CompoSimmonite]

Shame you didn't think of this 3 months ago, I was working in a factory that made electrically adjustable seats for various car manufacturers!

Can you remember any that had a decent lift height ?

Paul H

 

[Robotstar5]

Can you remember any that had a decent lift height ?

No, but I've got to pop in there on Monday and I'll try and find out, most of the seats I worked on only had fore & aft and recline motors.

 

[500e]

Think truck seat

 

[CompoSimmonite]

I've been looking at tractor seats like this -

The seat could be removed and my bucket seat mounted. Then the idea developed into "why not make my own" and have thought about for and aft sliders mounted vertically ?
Far easier to get a power version than a high lift riser.

What's the opinion of people ?

Paul h

 

[Wendelspanswick]

Have a look at Langy's posts about lifting the body on his car, if you can scrounge some linear actuators from old hospital beds or armchairs from retirement homes they are a perfect for what you have in mind.
12v and come in a variety of lengths and powers.

 

[Wallace]

I THINK a Transit might donate a suitable height adjustable base to modify.

I can see a trip to a scrapyard this comming week (if I'm well enough )

Paul H

Be careful with the Transit unit, that little cylinder is very strong if still at the correct pressure!

 

[CompoSimmonite]

Just had a quick look on eBay and bath lifts 100% perfect. They are capable of lifting my weight and neat ready made unit ready to take my seat. Don't seem to fetch much either.

Thanks for suggestions.

Paul h