Factory Seats; Why do they suck?

[CheemsK1500]

The closest to perfect bucket seats I have sat in is the OEM GMT-800 front seats. The factory Jeep CJ7 and YJ seats are surprisingly comfortable too, its just too bad they're bolted in a vehicle that beats the crap out of you.

As for square seats, The bucket seats in higher trim Suburbans and Blazers are decent, and the bench seats are tolerable. The early GMT-400 bench seat is a good candidate for replacement if you absolutely hate the factory square bench seat.

 

[Lowered87]

Totally agree. I only use the 1992-1994 seats in a Squarebody. I use the lower SB legs bolted to an aluminum adapter bracket that bolts directly to the early 90's seat. Fits perfect this way.

 

[peats]

I have Lexus 330 seats in my k5 and 350 seats in my c10. Takes some fabrication and because they are thick, probably not good for someone over 6' but super comfortable and adjustable. Come out of a 3 hour ride totally refreshed.

 

[89GMCJimmy]

Personal preference
European seats in general
are smaller tighter fit. American trucks Tahoes are larger I happen to Love my tahoe 04 and 12 seats drive from CA to Utah Colorado etc back feels great no issues. The angles for me are perfect the way I set up. My Toyota tundra seats at work give me low back tightness in an hour. I do like BMW seats smaller and firmer than my Tahoe seats. I’m 5’10” 185
I have been told that Americans seats in general are made for larger people, but I do think as far as comfort, etc. a lot of it is seat positioning in my experience

 

[SquareRoot]

I found a solution. LMC

 

[RecklessWOT]

Well they "suck" because they're 40-50 years old. I bet they were mighty fine when new.

 

[Buicknut]

I found a solution. LMC

I was hoping someone made something better and cheaper.

Personal preference
European seats in general
are smaller tighter fit. American trucks Tahoes are larger I happen to Love my tahoe 04 and 12 seats drive from CA to Utah Colorado etc back feels great no issues. The angles for me are perfect the way I set up. My Toyota tundra seats at work give me low back tightness in an hour. I do like BMW seats smaller and firmer than my Tahoe seats. I’m 5’10” 185
I have been told that Americans seats in general are made for larger people, but I do think as far as comfort, etc. a lot of it is seat positioning in my experience

I am 6'4" 270 with back problems from an accident but I loved my BMWs x3 seats so much.

 

[SquareRoot]

I was hoping someone made something better and cheaper.

That's like finding perpetual motion. They are diametrically opposed.

 

[Ricko1966]

Not all of the K5s had crappy front seats. Some of the early ones weren't that bad from what I could tell.
Is there a better factory seat you can use without going with LMCs?

I used an upside down 5 gallon bucket once. That didn't end well.

 

[Lowered87]

Well they "suck" because they're 40-50 years old. I bet they were mighty fine when new.

I think they were the last bench seat that were mushy right from brand new. Seat design started to evolve in trucks in the early 90s. Really personal preference.

 

[Lowered87]

I used an upside down 5 gallon bucket once. That didn't end well.

I had a test drive sitting on a square bale. not as bad as a 5 gallon pail.

 

[Lowered87]

I used an upside down 5 gallon bucket once. That didn't end well.

Or did I get the idea wrong as you were setting up a "poo and drive" revolutionary device?

 

[Lowered87]

I found a solution. LMC

Those seats are super nice looking. Are they leather? Were they expensive? They use the same bolt pattern?

If I bought those seats my truck would triple in value.

 

[SquareRoot]

Those seats are super nice looking. Are they leather? Were they expensive? They use the same bolt pattern?

If I bought those seats my truck would triple in value.

Vinyl. $850/pair. If you buy thier bracket...I made my own to incorporate the Silverado console.

 

[bucket]

I had a test drive sitting on a square bale. not as bad as a 5 gallon pail.

Pure genius. Shorter height, more stable... perfect.