4" seat lift - 2011 V-Ride

[lonestar]

I read some of the other threads about raising the seat and decided to build my own bracket. It is 6" tall compared to the OEM standard bracket that is 2" tall - therefore a 4" lift. It is carbon steel instead of aluminum and is powder coated black. The shop that made it made 2 so 1 is still available. Plus I am attaching the drawing for anyone to use.

The lift feels perfect in the driveway but I will know more after getting it on the lake.

Edited June 7, 2012 by lonestar

[Bobby Light]

WOW I rode in a boat with a 6" lift a week ago, my shoulders were over the windshield with the bolster seat down.

[lonestar]

more photos

Edited June 7, 2012 by lonestar

[lonestar]

more photos

[lonestar]

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[lonestar]

bracket drawing

seat bracket.pdf

[lonestar]

For some reason these pictures make it look really tall and awkward but in person it looks good. Maybe I was too low trying to capture the base in the photo. It is rock solid and feels perfect for my 6' frame. My 5'5" wife tried it and really likes it with the bolster up. The lake will tell.

[liljohn]

WOW I rode in a boat with a 6" lift a week ago, my shoulders were over the windshield with the bolster seat down.

This is true. Only now its a 4".

OP- nice work looks good. 4" seems right on the water. On the trailer I thought it was still to tall. But add a hair of bow rise and its perfect. If your interested in selling the other let me know..

Edited June 7, 2012 by liljohn

[ubilam]

bracket drawing

seat bracket.pdf

Thanks for supplying the print!

[lonestar]

The 4" lift is perfect after trying on lake. Now I need a tower mirror.

[jcon44]

I see Liljohn has dibs on the second one, but if that deal falls through let me know. I would love to have one of these. Thanks,

[DOUBLEJ]

will this bracket work for a 2001 wakesetter as well, would love to raise mine.yours looks perfect

[lonestar]

I have asked liljohn if he is interested. I will let you know if it is still available.

I am not sure about fitment for other years or models. I recommend looking at the pictures and/or bracket drawing to determine.

[lonestar]

liljohn is out. Remaining bracket at shop is $255. However I asked them to quote quantity discount and the price drops to $135 each for qty 10. But I havent had that many inquiries so my guess is best bet is to use drawing and get your own bracket made.

[Broccoli2]

I am totally in on a group buy, i just need to figure out if it will fit my 2012. If there is anybody that knows let me know.

[srintx]

I would assume that the seat mount is the same on the 2011 VLX?

[bamabonners]

Group Buy! Group Buy!

[ande2407]

I'm in, if I can verify that it would fit a 2006 Wakesetter VLX.

[LJboater]

I want one

[Paddock06VLX]

What's the number of the shop?

[Broccoli2]

that looks like 5 to me 1/2 way

[lonestar]

Paddock06VLX,

I sent you PM with contact info.

[tinman10]

I would like one too. I have a 08 VTX. Does anyone know if BU seats uses the same bracket on all of their seats?

[UWSkier]

Guess I haven't been paying close attention. When did they stop covering the plastic shroud with carpet?

Edited July 2, 2012 by UWSkier

[Chris]

If it fits my 05 VLX I'm in.