Platinum Member BikerSco Posted January 29, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted January 29, 2019 Has anyone else experienced left leg pain when driving their JKU? It seems to be caused by the fact its an automatic and my left leg doesn't seem to be able to find a comfortable position to sit in. I have tried bringing it out away from the bulkhead but this feels bizarre as I'm used to driving a manual. There seems to be a big bit of bulkhead on the left where the clutch pedal would usually be which makes it very uncomfortable to put my foot there. There isnt much space for my left foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member TimC Posted January 29, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted January 29, 2019 No....done 72,000 miles in my JKU and, for me, it’s one of the most comfortable cars I’ve driven which is one reason why I still run it as a daily driver. .....however I do know what you mean about the left foot and the gearbox/transfer case tunnel. I reckon it’s the RHD setup thing, on a LHD JK you wouldn’t have that problem and you can fit a little foot rest for your left foot which fits to the side panel. I have a similar thing with my CJ and YJ: the CJ is LHD and your feet are in just the right position, the YJ is basically the same body but on the RHD conversion your left foot, even on a manual is kicked in a bit, can never really get comfortable. Ah well, one of the many joys of Jeep ownership eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member fen01 Posted January 29, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted January 29, 2019 42 minutes ago, TimC said: No....done 72,000 miles in my JKU and, for me, it’s one of the most comfortable cars I’ve driven which is one reason why I still run it as a daily driver. .....however I do know what you mean about the left foot and the gearbox/transfer case tunnel. I reckon it’s the RHD setup thing, on a LHD JK you wouldn’t have that problem and you can fit a little foot rest for your left foot which fits to the side panel. I have a similar thing with my CJ and YJ: the CJ is LHD and your feet are in just the right position, the YJ is basically the same body but on the RHD conversion your left foot, even on a manual is kicked in a bit, can never really get comfortable. Ah well, one of the many joys of Jeep ownership eh? 72,000 miles. About time for a replacement?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member TimC Posted January 29, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted January 29, 2019 24 minutes ago, fen01 said: 72,000 miles. About time for a replacement?? can’t afford a replacement mate, this ones going to have to last me ‘till I kick the bucket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Yes the out side of my left foot is sore ... & I’m sure it’s my new jk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member BigHank Posted January 30, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted January 30, 2019 Its the same even in the big Commander, there is a big lump where the clutch pedal should be. So your leg has to angle inwards towards the brake, i've got size 12's so it is lacking driver foot room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member fen01 Posted January 30, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted January 30, 2019 11 hours ago, TimC said: can’t afford a replacement mate, this ones going to have to last me ‘till I kick the bucket! add it to the collection of 'toys' and downsize your daily runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators stewart Posted January 30, 2019 Administrators Share Posted January 30, 2019 13 hours ago, BikerSco said: Has anyone else experienced left leg pain when driving their JKU? It seems to be caused by the fact its an automatic and my left leg doesn't seem to be able to find a comfortable position to sit in. I have tried bringing it out away from the bulkhead but this feels bizarre as I'm used to driving a manual. There seems to be a big bit of bulkhead on the left where the clutch pedal would usually be which makes it very uncomfortable to put my foot there. There isnt much space for my left foot. It was designed for the LHD market originally so when you jump in a LHD version you really notice the difference ! I found that when we hired a Jeep in Moab! Funny I was just talking to someone a few days ago about RHD & LHD cars and where they are designed to how good the pedal position is for the RHD market ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member jeepjimboy Posted January 30, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted January 30, 2019 Been in the news lately, some peeps are having limb aputatations rather then put up with constant pain in their legs. Just a thought.................. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Motley Posted February 1, 2019 Platinum Member Share Posted February 1, 2019 I know exactly what you mean. After a while long while of driving the Jeep, your brain sort of makes you forget. I must admit I have thought about cutting the tunnel up but never got further than thinking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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