I'm reading the KR vs Platinum thread and I see people complaining about the seats. Are the seats really that bad to sit in? I saw one person getting rid of his truck with only 1100 miles on it cause the seats are so bad.

 

I like the seats in my KR.

 

Seats seem fine to me also.

 

I'm one of the guys getting rid of my truck. Everyone's backs are different. Seems the design tweaks some of us including myself. Wife has no issue in my truck, neighbor says it's uncomfortable but no pain. From my side, I am in complete pain within about 30 minutes.


Odd thing is, I don't really have back issues. I've owned nearly everything out there including very raw cars like Porsche GT3 and Vipers that have essentially padded racing buckets. No issues at all. Something about this seat design just tweaks my lower back.


This will be the first time in 15 years I don't have a Ford truck sitting in my driveway.

 

They're fine for me. I am a former massage seat mocker but am a fan now. But I have a good back and don't have trouble with really any chair I sit in. I feel for the folks who have to deal with back pain. No bueno.

 

I had the same issue with an Honda Odyssey until I figured out that I needed the lumbar support set very differently. I suggest trying the lumbar support in the opposite setting you have to see if that solves the issue.

I liked more lumbar support in my 2009 F150 than the power cable adjusted support provided, so I just unzipped the back of the seat and put a folded up dish towel between the lumbar support plastic plate and the seat. Surely there's a way to make the seat comfortable for you. Is the lumbar too much or too little? Typically too little hurts the very bottom of your spine (L1) and too much hurts midway up your back.

 

Been there and done all that unfortunately. I went as far as seeing a Chiropractor and asking them to review how I had the seat set. It seems that there is too much lower lumbar. I've gone as far as removing the lumbar support completely. It helped some but not enough. I've added upholstery foam in about 6 different configurations, some better than others, but no complete relief.

I have tried lifting the front of the lower seat cushion, lowering it and every lumbar position in between. I find them uncomfortable, within 30 minutes I get a burning pain like a pinched nerve. Probably in the 1% of people that will have issues, that's my luck!

 

I didn't care for the cloth seats in my 16 XLT but the 17 XL Vinyl seats are much better. My back is Bad and I'm in the truck all day .

 

Hope I'm not asking too much, but responders' can u include your model and your height n weight?

I'm 6-4, 238 and had no issues w my 17 Platinum test drive, but that was 45mins, not 4-5 hours.

Much appreciated!

 

5'9" 180 lbs weight lifter with a large back no issues on 4+ hour drives. I generally need more lower back support then less due to the arch in my back from 20 plus years lifting.

I am happy with seats although find the bottoms firm but really a deal breaker.

Lariat ultimate leather

 

I'm 6'4 275 and hopefully these seats will support my fat ***. lol

 

You're happy with the seats, but its a deal breaker?? Confused.

 

LMAO I read the same thing and was like WTF?

 

Not saying you don't have back issues...because obviously you do...but seriously....if it causes you that much pain with ALL the adjustability this seat provides....how can you drive ANY vehicle without getting a "super" custom seat to avoid your pain??? I would just find it amazing that you could go jump in a Chevy and say Lordy Jesus this seat is the answer!! Awesome. I feel your pain....but I ponder your resolution. Good luck and hope you get to feeling better.

 

I,m 5'9" 235lbs and my big beer belly is very comfy in these seats longest ride so far 2hrs one way watched our son played hockey then 2hrs back. 450 Platinum
fyi i did back off all the air bags from the stock setting and noticed a big difference