Replacing Headrest with Cadillac Tilting version
I have not like the headrests of new cars since around 2008,when they were regulated into a extreme forward angle, that when sitting up in a healthy forward posture, your chin is basically down on your chest, head leaning forward, shoulders hunched. Not very comfortable. You have 3 choices, turn the headrest around but then it leans too far back.
Two, put the headrest in a vice and bend the rods back 20-30 degrees, which has been a good alternative but then it always seemed to contact the top of the head with no neck support. It was the best idea yet.... until I did a little research on option #3 , a headrest for a Cadillac Escalade 2007-14.
The Escalade headrest is slightly smaller and tilts with a button.
It fits perfectly and matches the leather exactly.
Its comfortable and supports the neck area allowing a very nice fit if you are a driver 5’ 10” or taller. I’m 6’ and it’s just right.
Allows for better vision in all directions, and makes the cabin area feel bigger.
Plus, it's adjustable.
Pictures below show the seat with original headrest, which looks big compared with the tilting versions. You also notice in the side by side pics, the original is fatter and leans farther forward from the posts.
You can find them on Ebay, they do seem to keep going up in price. Be patient, deals can be had.
1st pic-passenger seat with escalade headrest.
2nd pic is driver seat showing the large original headrest bent 25 degrees back
3rd is both seats with the new escalades. Much roomier feeling.
I have not like the headrests of new cars since around 2008,when they were regulated into a extreme forward angle, that when sitting up in a healthy forward posture, your chin is basically down on your chest, head leaning forward, shoulders hunched. Not very comfortable. You have 3 choices, turn the headrest around but then it leans too far back.
Two, put the headrest in a vice and bend the rods back 20-30 degrees, which has been a good alternative but then it always seemed to contact the top of the head with no neck support. It was the best idea yet.... until I did a little research on option #3 , a headrest for a Cadillac Escalade 2007-14.
The Escalade headrest is slightly smaller and tilts with a button.
It fits perfectly and matches the leather exactly.
Its comfortable and supports the neck area allowing a very nice fit if you are a driver 5’ 10” or taller. I’m 6’ and it’s just right.
Allows for better vision in all directions, and makes the cabin area feel bigger.
Plus, it's adjustable.
Pictures below show the seat with original headrest, which looks big compared with the tilting versions. You also notice in the side by side pics, the original is fatter and leans farther forward from the posts.
You can find them on Ebay, they do seem to keep going up in price. Be patient, deals can be had.
1st pic-passenger seat with escalade headrest.
2nd pic is driver seat showing the large original headrest bent 25 degrees back
3rd is both seats with the new escalades. Much roomier feeling.
