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== Raising Seat Height == | == Raising Seat Height == | ||
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* Insert metal washers between track and cockpit base where it is bolted together | * Insert metal washers between track and cockpit base where it is bolted together | ||
** M8x45mm Hex Head Bolts | ** Original Bolts: M8x45mm Hex Head Bolts | ||
** 3x 1" Metal flat washers, ~1/4" Inner Diameter | ** 3x 1" Metal flat washers, ~1/4" Inner Diameter | ||
*** Or 3x 1-1/4" Metal flat washers (~1/4" Inner Diameter) | *** Or 3x 1-1/4" Metal flat washers (~1/4" Inner Diameter) | ||
*** Three of these | *** Three of these washers gives you roughly 1/4" of added height. It's actually very noticeable as a little extra height at the eye means a greater visible angle at the monitor's distance. | ||
*** I had to abandon the lock washers to make 3 fit. I | *** I had to abandon the lock washers to make 3 fit with the original bolts. | ||
**** I have switched to M8x150mm bolts and I was able to increase height by 3" (36 washers) which is a huge visible difference. | |||
** Bonus: Buy longer M8x100mm or longer bolts to increase the washers you can insert and therefore the height you can gain | ** Bonus: Buy longer M8x100mm or longer bolts to increase the washers you can insert and therefore the height you can gain | ||
*** I bought M8x100mm and M8x150mm on Amazon for a decent price. Probably could've/should've bought cheaper at Home Hardware or Home Depot. | *** I bought M8x100mm and M8x150mm on Amazon for a decent price. Probably could've/should've bought cheaper at Home Hardware or Home Depot. | ||
* Yes, it is absolutely stable, with no movement or rocking, even though it looks sketchy | |||
Latest revision as of 03:29, 17 January 2025
Raising Seat Height
- Insert metal washers between track and cockpit base where it is bolted together
- Original Bolts: M8x45mm Hex Head Bolts
- 3x 1" Metal flat washers, ~1/4" Inner Diameter
- Or 3x 1-1/4" Metal flat washers (~1/4" Inner Diameter)
- Three of these washers gives you roughly 1/4" of added height. It's actually very noticeable as a little extra height at the eye means a greater visible angle at the monitor's distance.
- I had to abandon the lock washers to make 3 fit with the original bolts.
- I have switched to M8x150mm bolts and I was able to increase height by 3" (36 washers) which is a huge visible difference.
- Bonus: Buy longer M8x100mm or longer bolts to increase the washers you can insert and therefore the height you can gain
- I bought M8x100mm and M8x150mm on Amazon for a decent price. Probably could've/should've bought cheaper at Home Hardware or Home Depot.
- Yes, it is absolutely stable, with no movement or rocking, even though it looks sketchy