Drivers seat and hip pain

[RideSlow2004]

The only thing that has really helped, in both trucks, is the Tush Cush,



Tush Cush - 1-800-451-6206



And leaning the seat back. Doesn't seem to matter how high the seat is, just leaning it back really helps.



The E-350 has a bulkhead behind the seat, so I actually scoot it forward, so I can lean it back, and it works.

 

[RideSlow2004]

this truck kills my hip, i had surgery on one hip for a torn labrem. and the ride of this truck kills it. i have a carli suspension that will hopeflly soften the ride. you guys are not alone. i had the bottom cushin replaced by dealer at 45K because it broke apart from getting in and out. I then had my upulstry guy beef it up and got nerf bars to help getting in and out. good luck. . not hip friendly trucks!

My chiro told me to quit stepping out of the truck, to actually turn my body in the seated position, and step out with both legs at the same time.



Still would like to hear from someone with the leather seats, if they are any better, I will go get a set.

 

[AMink]

I think the answer to the seats in the 3g's is to remove them and sit on the floor. Seriously, my seat kills me after 45-60 miles. It is my lower back and soon enough my right leg goes numb. I do have some back issues, but this seat is miserable. I have foamed it up, carved it out, and repadded it. It's better, but still not great.



I have a physical therapist friend and he says that the curve in your lower back is supposed to be there, contrary to all the "keep you back straight" stuff we heard as kids. When you sit in your seat, push your butt in as far as possible, keep the seat itself as high and flat as possible. Try to mimic sitting on a wood chair, right on the edge, with your butt back and feet flat on the floor. It's not perfect in the truck, but it helps. You want to keep the curve in your lower back from going flat. The lumbar support can help, but if it pushes your butt out, your back rolls flat again.



Good luck. I think the best solution is seats from somewhere else.

 

[ScottLewis]

RideSlow2004-

Those in my '06 are leather. Apparently they aren't any better than the cloth since mine are lousy. The '98's were MUCH more comfortable.



Dan

 

[RideSlow2004]

RideSlow2004-

Those in my '06 are leather. Apparently they aren't any better than the cloth since mine are lousy. The '98's were MUCH more comfortable.



Dan

Best info I could ask for, good to know. The really odd thing about the seating, is I also have a Harley Ultra Classic. I can ride that for hours with no problem at all.

 

[AlaskanCummins]

Went looking for seats in my local salvage yard a couple of weeks ago and came up with the bright idea that a set out of an early to mid 2K's Chevy Denali (leather w/heat, power ofcourse) would be the ticket. They're very comfy.



I just have to find a set (gray) that aren't all wet from the rain. There's a pretty nice tan set, but I'd like to find gray.



Over on another Diesel site, a guy put a set of leather seats (both front/back) out of a Chrysler sedan and he likes them.

 

[AMink]

Went looking for seats in my local salvage yard a couple of weeks ago and came up with the bright idea that a set out of an early to mid 2K's Chevy Denali (leather w/heat, power ofcourse) would be the ticket. They're very comfy.

Would they be a direct swap or is there a lot of customizing to make them fit?

 

[AlaskanCummins]

Oh, it'd be a small fab job, but nothing that difficult to do.



I think a set of King Ranch seats would be nice too, but very hard to come by.

 

[RideSlow2004]

My wife has a 2005 300c, seats are nice, leather, heated, and all, but I still hurt after half an hr. Not a solution for me. Hadn't thot about other makes, do know that E-350 seats won't work, worse for me than anything else.