Thought I would ask if anyone has experience or information on modifying OEM seats.


I have a Dodge 3500, and the seats are just a little too small for me. I would would like to raise or extend the backrest by an inch or two. Currently when sitting up straight the headrest hits the top of my shoulder blades (with it all the way up). http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cry.gif


Since I am not that big (6'3") I am assuming others have this issue, and that there is most likely a solution to my issue, but I have not found it yet. Any information on this would be appreciated.


Thanks, Eric

Find an aftermarket seat that fits you, and install it. Or, get rid of the MOPAR, and get a GM Truck. Ergonomically, they are miles ahead of the Dodge's.


It's not the seat, It's a Dodge!

Actually from sitting in each, Dodge accomodates taller folks best, at least for me. The problem is that they all make the seats to fit the average, (I think 5'10" for men), and seem to have started making them even smaller to accomodate women drivers.


My buddy has the Chevy, and the seats look nice, but are not comfortable. It has the same issues, but slightly more so.


I thought about the aftermarket seats. Recaro makes some really nice ones that I put into my last car, but I am trying to keep this looking stock for the most part. I think I found a shop that will be able to help me. Will go back to discuss with them next week.

i agree about the headroom in the dodges, lots more without the sculpted headliner. I am 6'6", i fit in the GM OK but could use more headroom. I agreed with the seat comment, but only on the cloth interior. I tried the leather and it is much more comfortable than the cloth hands down. As far as the dodge to GMC leather, i think the GMC seats do have more surface area.