Where are we at on adding additional seat cushioning / firmness

[inline_five]

Picked up my Maverick today. Love everything except the seats which absolutely suck in the front (rear seats are nice and firm).

You sink down into them, and they provide zero support.

Wondering what people have done, I've seen some old threads but nothing really conclusive. I'm hoping I can go to an upholstery shop and they can add foam or something.

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[Rojo]

If you have the power seats, there are adjustments for that on the side of the seat.

 

[Snowbird]

I have a 23 Hybrid XL. Love the driver seat comfort. I am 6' 2" and 200lbs.

Plenty of support in my opinion.

 

[Maverickman74]

How big is your butt? Mine is quite large and I think they are very comfy especially for long drives.

 

[inline_five]

How big is your butt? Mine is quite large and I think they are very comfy especially for long drives.

Pretty small and firm, I'm 5'9" and 155 lbs.

The issue is lack of lumbar support and the back half the bottom cushion has zero support, you just fall into it.

 

[Waterick]

Picked up my Maverick today. Love everything except the seats which absolutely suck in the front (rear seats are nice and firm).

You sink down into them, and they provide zero support.

Wondering what people have done, I've seen some old threads but nothing really conclusive. I'm hoping I can go to an upholstery shop and they can add foam or something.

What model do you have? I understand that all the seats are different among them. I did see a thread on here where someone else did have the seat modified to their liking.

 

[raybollywood]

I agree. You basically sink backwards into the seat. There certainly is no lumbar support in the seat itself.

I am looking at this modification:
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-lumbar-support-to-my-xl-maverick-seat.21696/

If buying an assembly and doing some wiring is too much effort:
I am thinking you can can get a fixed lumbar with some well placed zip ties.

 

[Tim d]

Picked up my Maverick today. Love everything except the seats which absolutely suck in the front (rear seats are nice and firm).

You sink down into them, and they provide zero support.

Wondering what people have done, I've seen some old threads but nothing really conclusive. I'm hoping I can go to an upholstery shop and they can add foam or something.

I think the seats are fine, but maybe go to a fabric shop,they might have foam and ideas?

 

[Jah.]

I think the seats are fine but wife doesn't . before last trip cut up yoga mat to to fit seat bottoms and used towel like cover ( Amazon - Lebogner towel car seat covers ) to hold padding in place . worked well and no complaints . did both seats . works for me .

 

[EchoPear]

I agree. You basically sink backwards into the seat. There certainly is no lumbar support in the seat itself.

I am looking at this modification:
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...-lumbar-support-to-my-xl-maverick-seat.21696/

If buying an assembly and doing some wiring is too much effort or you want to have some lumbar in the passenger side:
I am thinking you can can get a fixed lumbar with some well placed zip ties.

What trim do you have? I have seen others on here talk about the XL seats being noticeably lower quality than the XLT/Lariat seats, where those seats are essentially the same level of “goodness” above the XL seats with more support but one is wrapped in cloth and the other wrapped in pleather.

 

[raybollywood]

What trim do you have? I have seen others on here talk about the XL seats being noticeably lower quality than the XLT/Lariat seats, where those seats are essentially the same level of “goodness” above the XL seats with more support but one is wrapped in cloth and the other wrapped in pleather.

I have an XLT. It does not have active lumbar support. No denying that.

I am 6' @ 240lbs. So that may have something to do with me wanting to invest in more lumbar.

 

[Jman79]

No seat in any car has been comfortable for me. 6'5" 230lbs athletically built. I have found over the years that my body will adjust and adapt to the seat of my daily driver. Muscles not used to working while sitting in my old seat now learn to bear a little weight. Ones that were used to tensing now learn to relax.

My advice is to give it a month or two for your body to adjust and you to find / experiment with optimal seat position and adjustment. Dont forget the wheel adjustment, if you're reaching oddly for the wheel or your arms are in a non-ergonomic position then your body will follow. This article points out some things that maybe aren't so obvious to everyone:
https://safestart.com/news/3-easy-w... the headrest so it's,discs in the lower back

Once you get this all as dialed in as you think you can(give yourself time, like weeks vs days). Then identify the pain points and look to fix them. Eg. Lumbar support or firmness via a pad, seat cover, etc.

Also, when it comes to firmness... I dont have a truck yet, but can you access the seat padding from the under side? In my existing vehicles I could pack extra padding or maybe even slide a plastic panel in for support. Usually between existing padding and the springs/wire supports.

And remember, your arse and that seat are just beginning their relationship. I over time each will be worn down by other until they fit together better and have less will to fight. Ya know, like any marriage .

 

[raybollywood]

No seat in any car has been comfortable for me. 6'5" 230lbs athletically built. I have found over the years that my body will adjust and adapt to the seat of my daily driver. Muscles not used to working while sitting in my old seat now learn to bear a little weight. Ones that were used to tensing now learn to relax.

My advice is to give it a month or two for your body to adjust and you to find / experiment with optimal seat position and adjustment. Dont forget the wheel adjustment, if you're reaching oddly for the wheel or your arms are in a non-ergonomic position then your body will follow.

Once you get this all as dialed in as you think you can. Then identify the pain points and look to fix them. Eg. Lumbar support or firmness via a pad, seat cover, etc.

Also, when it comes to firmness... I dont have a truck yet, but can you access the seat padding from the under side? In my existing vehicles I could pack extra padding or maybe even slide a plastic panel in for support. Usually between existing padding and the springs/wire supports.

That's fine and dandy if you are fit. You have the flexibility, core strength, etc to overcome these issues.

I am no longer in the fit category. Some of use have xtra winter layers around our midsection.

Yes, losing weight is the best option. But listen to your back. Easier to address the seat to your liking than deal with back/knee issues down the road.

I learned that with mattresses, shoes, office chairs ..... buy the best you can afford.

 

[EchoPear]

I have an XLT. It does not have active lumbar support. No denying that.

I am 6' @ 240lbs. So that may have something to do with me wanting to invest in more lumbar.

Shoot, hopefully I don’t hate my seats when my truck comes in I ordered an XLT too. I am known in my family for being extra picky about seats, I turned down a couple wedding venues for crap chairs lol

I can’t believe no active lumbar. That’s one of the things that is healthiest to adjust every once in a while especially on a longer trip

I have a little pillow I use in my mustang because the lumbar is broken, was hoping this new truck wouldn’t require any “extras” on the seat

 

[Jman79]

That's fine and dandy if you are fit. You have the flexibility, core strength, etc to overcome these issues.

I am no longer in the fit category. Some of use have xtra winter layers around our midsection.

Yes, losing weight is the best option. But listen to your back. Easier to address the seat to your liking than deal with back/knee issues down the road.

I learned that with mattresses, shoes, office chairs ..... buy the best you can afford.

Just because I said athletically built doesn't mean I'm saying suffer forever or that you should think my body will adapt quicker or better. I have herniated discs and other issues that have made the science of seating very prominent in my life. I've also had fancy office chair ergonomics evaluation and setup with $1000 office chairs in the past. Even those cause my body to complain at first.

Just trying to point out some commonly overlooked points in the quest for seat comfort. This is especially true for things like arm position and other things the article points out which many wouldn't realize effects their bum or back.

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