2023 - Uncomfortable Drivers Seat

[chadinokc]

Hey there,

Just wondering what everyone else's opinions are on the standard leather seats. I felt like it was pretty comfortable for the first year and the I don't know if I changed or my seat has changed, but I can barely stand to drive it for short periods. I am 6'1", 250lb guy, and it feels like my upper thighs are getting pressed. Starts to hurt pretty bad. I have no complains with my back. I have recently lost about 10-15lbs, but I would not think it would make that big of a difference? Maybe I have just lost weight in my legs/ASS area and I don't have enough fat for cushioning? My buddy at work as a '24 reg cab/short bed 4x4(already has his whipple about to bolt on) with cloth seats and it doesn't bother me as much. Anyone have any experience or thoughts around this? I don't really want to get rid of this truck, but if I can't stand to drive it, I'm gonna have to. I thought about trying to find Recaros, but I am not sure that will be much better if it is the same seat frame?? I drove the truck at Raptor Assault all day and it didn't bother me then (w/Recaros), but that was late 2023.

(I have done alot of searching and I just haven't found the info I am looking for)

 

[MDJAK]

“thighs are getting pressed.”

I think you may be crushing your frank and beans.

 

[FDHog]

6'3 265 and I find the seat more comfy than my 23 Lariat was. Put the 15 lbs back on. Problem solved.

 

[chadinokc]

“thighs are getting pressed.”

I think you may be crushing your frank and beans.

To be clear it’s outer thighs! No problems inner. Lol

 

[ToadSmasher2K1]

I have had both seats. I find the Recaros much more narrow in the thigh bolster.

 

[chadinokc]

It almost feels like I am sinking down too far in the seat? Like am I feeling the seat rails?

 

[julien194b]

Try this , you even have a pocket for the phone

 

[chadinokc]

Try this , you even have a pocket for the phone
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You post that, but I actually told my wife the same thing! Do I need special driving pants like bicycle dudes? lol (the padding is in the wrong place, needs to be moved to the outer edges of legs.

 

[ToadSmasher2K1]

The Recaros are more firm, and more comfortable. If you like to drive spread eagle, you might want to sit in a truck with them before jumping in.

 

[chadinokc]

I would be willing to get the Recaros to see how that goes, but finding a donor truck I think would be near pretty hard unless some of you fine 37 folks would like a set of basic black leather seats and some cash? I drove around in a 37 truck all day at Raptor Assault and had no issues that I remember. The only way I would want to get a new truck with Recaros would be an R and I don't think I am ready to spend R money.