How many of you have air ride seats for no reason

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Badmon, Sep 17, 2019.

Do you low ride in your seat?

  1. Yes

    30 vote(s)
    45.5%
  2. No

    36 vote(s)
    54.5%
  1. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Regular seats too high for my short legs, lo rider too short. Had to add a 2” base to make it right. I’m going back to a regular seat. I think the lack of thigh support causes Me to have hip and back pains. I’d like a recliner centered in the cab, with hand controls for everything on the wheel. Kick back and relax. Lol
     
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  3. Inland-Pilot

    Inland-Pilot Light Load Member

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    I’ve been driving for 20 years and I don’t regret.
     
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  4. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    That is a argument to have a lower base under your seat not to ride without äir.
     
  5. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    Yes it is. Maybe that’s what I need
     
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  6. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    Mine has a low base and no air. Best of both worlds!
     
  7. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    Read again.
    Regret not mentioned and check back 20 years from now.
    I wish I'd have finished college but I don't regret it.
     
  8. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    I can barely get my fingers into my front pocket to fish out change... Let alone my whole #### wallet! When I'm in the truck my wallet goes into a cubby... Only took a few days of driving all day to figure out that the wallet had to ride somewhere besides in my back pocket... Lol
     
  9. Swine hauler

    Swine hauler Medium Load Member

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    When you're a geriatric like me no position is comfortable for more than 25 minutes! I am constantly fiddling with my seat. On the floor, up against the roof, and every where in between. All the way forward, all the way back. With a pillow for a while, without the pillow. With my hand under my butt. scouching to the left, scorching to the right.!!!!

    It's a process all day.
    I've got a bony little butt and always have. I haven't carried a wallet in better than 40 years. Can't.

    Money clip in my shirt pocket, wallet in a hidey hole.

    Advise: Don't be skinny, don't get old. Lol
     
  10. mustang190

    mustang190 Road Train Member

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    As soon as I get in the truck the wallet comes out and goes into the little bin under the radio. I have NEVER drove with a wallet in any pocket.
    And once I get going down the road I loosen my belt too.
     
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  11. Biomagnum

    Biomagnum Light Load Member

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    I carry my wallet in my front pocket. There is just enough air in the seat to make the ride smooth.
    It is a hassle to do slip seating because the seats always have to be adjusted and get broken or crushed on one side from big boys.
    I always drive with gloves on (gloves only used for driving) for protection from the sun. My Mom got skin cancer on the top of her hand and it was not pretty!
     
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