Who makes the best seat?

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  1. REDD

    REDD The Legend

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    Not unless you ride around nekid
     
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  3. Flying Dutchman

    Flying Dutchman Road Train Member

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    The term we use is "pleather"
     
  4. Magnum1

    Magnum1 Medium Load Member

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    question is still the same: doesn't your back sweats while in these pleather/leather/vinyl/nylon - other then cloth seats?

    and o yeah - who makes the seat with the longer bottom cushion. I want that cushion to be right under my knees. 6.2 ft tall
     
  5. Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    If you get around Salina Ks, behind Boselmans there is a Roberts Volvo dealer. Head in there and check out their seats. Last time I was there they had a really nice selection, and the prices seemed somewhat reasonable. Now keep in mind as I wasn't buying that day, so maybe I didnt suffer sticker shock as my wallet stayed in pocket :biggrin_255:

    Don't waste your time with Roberts Wichita!
     
  6. haystack

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    I sat in the newest seat that sears came out with today at KW, wow, I will be getting one of those seats in the very near future, the armrests are longer, the seat bottom hit me right behind the knees (6'4) didnt get to try out the auto seat (up and down) part, they didnt have air hooked up.

    Does anyone know about the auto seat, is it worth it or just something else to go wrong?
     
  7. Magnum1

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    I went out and bought the sears elite seat in cloth. feels good - have not tested it on the long hauls, yet.
     
  8. larry2903

    larry2903 Heavy Load Member

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    Magnum1, have you had a chance to try out that new seat?
     
  9. chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    Sears makes seats? I need a new one for the puppy dog and thanks for the heads up on the "seats inc."

    Also read the comments about the offset. So what, measure what you got and drill if you have too? No problems from Diesel Bear ? No issues with mods?


    ?
     
  10. driver4015

    driver4015 Medium Load Member

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    as many truck seats as there are trucker "bottoms" to put in them. Just have to find the one that fits yours .
     
  11. Magnum1

    Magnum1 Medium Load Member

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    Yea I have. I think it is more comfortable than stock. I've spend about $800 or so for the seat plus about $25 for the bottom bracket which needed to be modified due to the two of the four bolt holes
    Did not
    Lined up - seat holes and bracket holes. I've had to beat two bolts out. Dril two holes and install the bottom plate onto the seat and then installed the seat in the truck. However, I had to extend the
    Fire extinguisher's bracket. The bottom seat bracket, the one that I had to drill two holes, was narrower than I've liked. Therefor, the extinguisher would be really hard to take out
    And in.
    I've taken the extinguisher off-out, took t
    Its holding bracket to the
    Machine shop and asked them to extend
    It about 1 3/4 in. And slot the bolt
    Holes. Then, I've glued the rubber back, some have rubber shield some don't - on the extinguisher bracket. and reinstalled
    It. Seat cushion is longer, back cushion reclines further, seat has two arm rests vs one on the Volvo. I like my seat. However, if I had another $1300 I would have bought the grand chief or similar, I
    Am sure I'd like the massage futures on it, and if you're like me-who'll drive non stop, if situation allows it , would benefit greatly with extra features for the back. Little , will go the long way. Take care of your self now and you will not regret later. Questions? -
    Ask.
     
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