Driver's seat is brutal!

[jkschnoo]

I think the worst part about this is that I actually paid MORE to be horrifically uncomfortable in a brand new truck. Have a throbbing left hip after 20 min driving. The aggressively thick seam on this pathetic fake leather is almost purposefully situated to dig right into your sciatic nerve.These seats have got to be narrower than they were in previous years. Did they design this 2023 seat with the south East Asian community in mind? My American *** is eating this seat.

No dead pedal? Wow. Maybe if they up the MSRP from 72K to 100K they could include a piece of plastic to rest your left foot on.

My stripped down base model 1500 with cloth seats from 10 years ago was a dream to sit in. Wide and plush. Maybe if I go back to the dealership and write another check they could find me a replacement cloth seat from a 2015 at a salvage yard that a bum has been sleeping and pissing on.

 

[Detroitmikeb]

My dad had a Silverado in the early 90s. Milk crates would have been more comfortable. The backs were a straight 90, if not actually leaning forward, and were like sitting on plywood. Do you guys complaining not have power seats? You need the front higher than it goes?

I think he has a limited… which should have power seats?

 

[Detroitmikeb]

I think the worst part about this is that I actually paid MORE to be horrifically uncomfortable in a brand new truck. Have a throbbing left hip after 20 min driving. The aggressively thick seam on this pathetic fake leather is almost purposefully situated to dig right into your sciatic nerve.These seats have got to be narrower than they were in previous years. Did they design this 2023 seat with the south East Asian community in mind? My American *** is eating this seat.

No dead pedal? Wow. Maybe if they up the MSRP from 72K to 100K they could include a piece of plastic to rest your left foot on.

My stripped down base model 1500 with cloth seats from 10 years ago was a dream to sit in. Wide and plush. Maybe if I go back to the dealership and write another check they could find me a replacement cloth seat from a 2015 at a salvage yard that a bum has been sleeping and pissing on.

You’re the minority. I think most people agree the seats are quite good.

 

[jkschnoo]

The cloth seats in the lower level trims are absolutely perfect. The attempt at a racing seat or whatever this is in the Rebel is horrible. Hoping the jackers make a difference, and maybe a trip to the upholstery pros.

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

I can’t believe this thread is 8 pages deep lol it’s funny to me.

 

[jkschnoo]

Yeah I’d be laughing too if I wasn’t getting progressively disabled from driving my truck.

The rebel seats have got to have something different with their structure. Looking through previous threads a few have mentioned they are slightly different than limited/Laramie. I’m wondering if they are in fact a “racing” seat that is narrower and stiffer on bolsters. Can anyone confirm they are definitely different?

 

[HSKR R/T]

The cloth seats in the lower level trims are absolutely perfect. The attempt at a racing seat or whatever this is in the Rebel is horrible. Hoping the jackers make a difference, and maybe a trip to the upholstery pros.

Pretty sure the only difference in the seats, between all trim levels, is just the covers.

 

[theblet]

Pretty sure the only difference in the seats, between all trim levels, is just the covers.

I’ve never sat in a ram that has leather seats. I can’t imagine they are worse than my cloth ones.

 

[6of36]

Yeah I’d be laughing too if I wasn’t getting progressively disabled from driving my truck.

The rebel seats have got to have something different with their structure. Looking through previous threads a few have mentioned they are slightly different than limited/Laramie. I’m wondering if they are in fact a “racing” seat that is narrower and stiffer on bolsters. Can anyone confirm they are definitely different?

I would bet the Rebel seats are different. They use the same frame, but use stiffer foam, and bigger bolsters, to hold you in place for real off-roading. The seats in my Durango R/T were different that a standard one.

 

[jkschnoo]

Thanks for your reply. I think I need to get to an upholstery shop quick to get this sorted out. Maybe a reshaping of the seat and more comfortable cover would do the trick. Can anyone comment on how the katzkin full leather covers compare to the rebel synthetic leather?

 

[RipperT]

Funny how the mind works. This thread must have planted the seed because my left thigh, hip started to experience pain after 20-30 minutes or so.

I could feel a hard lump in that area of the bottom bolster, much harder than the surrounding foam. I took the seat bottom partially apart and found the offending piece of foam. It is very hard, takes a lot of effort to compress, rests on the set frame above the controls, may or may not have been installed incorrectly or the cut out it sits in isn't properly formed. At any rate I plan to reshape and re-install this piece or throw it away and put in softer memory foam. I sat in the seat without the piece and it seemed fine without it
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I have a 2022 Big Horn with these same seats and exact same problem. I have taken it to a dealer three times to complain about... its like you are sitting on the edge of a baseball on the left rear of the seat and you really feel it on mountain roads and long sweeping right turns in particular. Its been driving me absolutely crazy and have been thinking about getting rid of it its so uncomfortable on long trips. Glad to know I am not crazy.

 

[SevenC]

Funny how the mind works. This thread must have planted the seed because my left thigh, hip started to experience pain after 20-30 minutes or so.

I could feel a hard lump in that area of the bottom bolster, much harder than the surrounding foam. I took the seat bottom partially apart and found the offending piece of foam. It is very hard, takes a lot of effort to compress, rests on the set frame above the controls, may or may not have been installed incorrectly or the cut out it sits in isn't properly formed. At any rate I plan to reshape and re-install this piece or throw it away and put in softer memory foam. I sat in the seat without the piece and it seemed fine without it
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How did you go about taking the seat apart? Any luck replacing the foam? I have the same uncomfortable part of my seat....would love to fix it!

 

[SevenC]

I have a 2022 Big Horn with these same seats and exact same problem. I have taken it to a dealer three times to complain about... its like you are sitting on the edge of a baseball on the left rear of the seat and you really feel it on mountain roads and long sweeping right turns in particular. Its been driving me absolutely crazy and have been thinking about getting rid of it its so uncomfortable on long trips. Glad to know I am not crazy.

Did you ever find a solution to the crappy/bumpy left side of the drivers seat?

 

[RipperT]

Did you ever find a solution to the crappy/bumpy left side of the drivers seat?

Nope.. still kinda sucks

 

[brokentoys]

Hey, just wanted to add as I have been following this thread since getting my 2025. The recommendations to see a car upholster and the seat jackers was the ticket. He placed a pad between the bolsters to flatten the seat and put padding in the back of the seat to make the back wider and over the plastic, while using the OG seat cover. It looks factory. That with the angle change of the seat lifts stopped my entire leg from numb and being in pain. I have l4-l5 issues, so this was life changing. The front cab is strange. It has more room than my 19, but it feels small due to the console, like I am jammed in. 6'4 at a pretty in shape 230 at 51 years of age if that helps anyone. Not a fan of being smashed against the frame in the middle (between the doors), but it is MUCH better now. thanks for all the help. OTD including the jackers I am in at $450.

 

[azzx]

This topic is as subjective as it can get,

Had a 2019 with leather seats, my 2025 has power cloth seats.

OK comfort on both trucks,
My subjective issue is inadequate adjustments (seat bottom up/down angle, fore/aft/height/recline of bottom and back).
For me, the seat bottom is not long enough to support my thigh. Also the travel is not adequate for me. I like it to go back further.

6ft, 190Lb

 

[jkm312]

I had similar troubles as you describe when I first started out with the RAM. I'm 6'2, 200 lbs. I have my seat raised up a bit so my knees are lower than my hips slightly. I've adjusted the front edge of the seat to the point where there is very little pressure on the lower side of my legs. I keep the seat back almost straight up. I have the whole seat moved back to the point where I can rest my arm on the top of the center padding between the seats and still reach the steering wheel comfortably without stretching. I keep my body centered with the steering wheel and in the middle of the seat. The bolsters don't bother me as I don't have any weight on them.

I've had a couple of 1200 mile days in the truck coming back from the east coast all in one shot. I use the cruise control so I can move my legs around a bit and I do get out of the truck and walk around some.

I've been riding Harley's coast to coast for longer than I care to admit. You can't really squirm around too far on them. The pressure points will restrict your blood flow and circulation and then you do get pretty miserable if you don't get the blood moving again. The trick to long distance riding is to get off the bike for a break before you get sore. 150 miles and you need some gas anyway, so there's that.

Sounds like it might be a blood restriction/circulation issue like I had. The RAM for me is the most comfortable truck I've ever owned once I got it set up for me. Hope this gives you another point of view to consider. Good luck.

 

[azzx]

I had similar troubles as you describe when I first started out with the RAM. I'm 6'2, 200 lbs. I have my seat raised up a bit so my knees are lower than my hips slightly. I've adjusted the front edge of the seat to the point where there is very little pressure on the lower side of my legs. I keep the seat back almost straight up. I have the whole seat moved back to the point where I can rest my arm on the top of the center padding between the seats and still reach the steering wheel comfortably without stretching. I keep my body centered with the steering wheel and in the middle of the seat. The bolsters don't bother me as I don't have any weight on them.

I've had a couple of 1200 mile days in the truck coming back from the east coast all in one shot. I use the cruise control so I can move my legs around a bit and I do get out of the truck and walk around some.

I've been riding Harley's coast to coast for longer than I care to admit. You can't really squirm around too far on them. The pressure points will restrict your blood flow and circulation and then you do get pretty miserable if you don't get the blood moving again. The trick to long distance riding is to get off the bike for a break before you get sore. 150 miles and you need some gas anyway, so there's that.

Sounds like it might be a blood restriction/circulation issue like I had. The RAM for me is the most comfortable truck I've ever owned once I got it set up for me. Hope this gives you another point of view to consider. Good luck.

Good points -- thanks!