xdudebrahx Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 When did +3 cabs start? I feel like I have minimal legroom in a 96 RD690S compared to my normal 86 R. I thought the RD was supposed to have a larger cab. Maybe it's a seat issue? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31555-how-do-i-tell-if-i-have-a-3-cab/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 When did +3 cabs start? I feel like I have minimal legroom in a 96 RD690S compared to my normal 86 R. I thought the RD was supposed to have a larger cab. Maybe it's a seat issue?Both should be a +3. All R models after 73 were the same shell. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31555-how-do-i-tell-if-i-have-a-3-cab/#findComment-188482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Thanks. I guess the seat is just screwed up in this truck. My knees are smashing into the ac box and dash. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31555-how-do-i-tell-if-i-have-a-3-cab/#findComment-188486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Thanks. I guess the seat is just screwed up in this truck. My knees are smashing into the ac box and dash.It's not the seat...LOLI keep the seat far back and upright...my knees still hit the AC box and the window crank handel...and I'm only 5'10" Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31555-how-do-i-tell-if-i-have-a-3-cab/#findComment-188492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Could try switching to a low back seat... Trucks fitted with the high back seats tend to have their rearward travel limited so the high back doesn't knock the back window out! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31555-how-do-i-tell-if-i-have-a-3-cab/#findComment-188498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 It's not the seat...LOLI keep the seat far back and upright...my knees still hit the AC box and the window crank handel...and I'm only 5'10"Same hear 5'10 and knee in crank and AC. I like my R with no AC have more leg room. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31555-how-do-i-tell-if-i-have-a-3-cab/#findComment-188552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murf915 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I have the same issue i am over 6 foot tall and the R model cabs are to damn small! My knees hit verything in them trucks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31555-how-do-i-tell-if-i-have-a-3-cab/#findComment-188553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I got the eldorado vip high back seat in my R with it all the way back and im 5 10 and i dont have the issues that you are all having. Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31555-how-do-i-tell-if-i-have-a-3-cab/#findComment-188554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 if the seat is in the factory location on the mounting plate you can remove it and scoot it back one hole and it will gain 2" of reaward travel , I have done it to all my R cab trucks over the years, there are three sets of holes you can use in the mounting plate and it is probably in the center hole. Oh yeah and Im 6'2" and I hit everything but I still like the way the R cab trucks drive compared to the newer ones, the new ones ride better but the old ones are planted on the road. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31555-how-do-i-tell-if-i-have-a-3-cab/#findComment-188556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Just throwing this out there but for some reason the superliner cabs feel bigger than if it was on a R. must just be the size of the truck that makes it feel bigger Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31555-how-do-i-tell-if-i-have-a-3-cab/#findComment-188557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutis77 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I'm 6'4, I squeeze in an rd evyday. I moved the seat back as far as I could on the floor plate. Worked good I still rub the heater box but compared to the way it was its like a Cadillac. Sure doesn't ride like one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31555-how-do-i-tell-if-i-have-a-3-cab/#findComment-188560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murf915 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I didn't know the seat could be moved back on the R models, but i will soon be doing it to mine! Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31555-how-do-i-tell-if-i-have-a-3-cab/#findComment-188590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I'm 6'5'' and my left knee pushes a dent in the door panel but I don't hit the a/c box. Mine must be in the back holes because I have a mid back seat and it rubs the back wall of the cab. I ride flat on the floor or my head hits the headliner. I still love my R model though! Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31555-how-do-i-tell-if-i-have-a-3-cab/#findComment-188609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I put a Mid Back Low ride seat on one and that is the ticket, the different angle of your legs makes it seem like theres a ton more room in there and the mid back will go back about 2" further than a high back unless you put the seat straight up. I am just biding my time till I can afford my dual Bostrom Low Ride Mid Back Blue Cloth seats for this Superliner(blue cloth will make em look as stock as possible), I got the p/n figured out already I just cant afford em yet. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31555-how-do-i-tell-if-i-have-a-3-cab/#findComment-188617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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