I need headrests that adjust fore/aft

[DisneyF1]

Good day,

My IS250c has front head rests that adjust vertically but not fore/aft. I need to have that support due to neck issues, but I cannot find a neck pillow that positions high enough and there is no replacement headrest from Lexus that is adjustable for/aft. I am willing to buy a set made for another model if it will fit, but the dealer cannot direct me.

Does anyone have a remedy for my dilemma?

Many thanks in advance!

JZ

[scudney]

Have you tried adjusting the headrests manually as I am sure you can 🤔

[DisneyF1]

Hi Scudney,

 

Thank you for the quick reply.

I have attempted to adjust them back and forth as well as tilting them, but they will not budge and there is no slot for non-vertical movement where the rods insert. I also checked the owner's manual which only shows adjustment vertically. 

I actually tried replacing them with headrests from another car but the posts are about 1/2" to wide.

[scudney]

That's a bit strange as you would have thought that you would be able to adjust them manually as I can in my is250 f sport,hopefully,fingers crossed, some other members might be able to throw more light on the issue🤞

[DisneyF1]

Would you mind giving me the distance between the post centers? If yours adjust up and down as well as fore and aft, I might be able to by a set of those to replace mine.

[scudney]

Will see if I can get the measurements tomorrow,mine can be manually moved up and down and the headrests can be tilted 

[Texas]

Technically they are Not headRest’s but head Restraints for whip-lash protection in the event of a collision, I for one would find it quite Un-comfortable to drive with my head ‘resting’ on it.

 

[DisneyF1]

Thanks for the reply Paul. 

That is correct, however I find the fairly reclined position I drive in to be more comfortable on long trips when my head is resting on the restraint. This is the first car I've owned that won't accommodate this.

There are neck supports available, which I have tried, but they seem to exacerbate the problem instead of helping..

[Paul Sacks]

Did you end up finding a headrest that fits? I have the same issue with the headrest