Ok, I've owned my Caprice for a little over a year. I drive it 2 hours a day to and from work. My driver's seat is terrible - hurts my back and just generally uncomfortable.
I thought it was the bolsters, as the left side was broken down. A few months ago I replaced the seat bottom with a 'pristine' one from a G8. With the G8 bottom and Cap back it's still just as bad. Any other suggestions? Is the G8 back going to be a worthwhile upgrade?
I would love to swap in an aftermarket seat, but with the airbag I know that's out. Advice?
Thanks all!
Jason
Hitting my breaking point - driver's seat help
Hitting my breaking point - driver's seat help
2012 Caprice 9C1
1997 Jeep Wrangler
1997 Lexus LX450
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1977 Ford F150
1997 Jeep Wrangler
1997 Lexus LX450
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1977 Ford F150
Re: Hitting my breaking point - driver's seat help
Yes, an entire G8 seat is the ticket. I did this swap and don't regret it.
2011 Caprice PPV, former RCMP test vehicle, never put into service
Build Thread: http://www.newcaprice.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2419
Build Thread: http://www.newcaprice.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2419
Re: Hitting my breaking point - driver's seat help
I have several Caprices and all of them have a different comfort level. The worst ones are the patrol cars and most comfortable are the staff/supervisor cars. May be able to swap the foam from side to side. My wife has done 900 mile, one day trips and has not complained about the seat.
David
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Re: Hitting my breaking point - driver's seat help
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Seems familiar. I have since swapped in SS seats and a better lumbar support. No discomfort at all. From my post linked above, biggest improvement was a lumbar pad. Also, I removed the headrest and bent the two steel beams straight so that my head/neck, are not pressed down.
Seems familiar. I have since swapped in SS seats and a better lumbar support. No discomfort at all. From my post linked above, biggest improvement was a lumbar pad. Also, I removed the headrest and bent the two steel beams straight so that my head/neck, are not pressed down.
2016 Caprice
Re: Hitting my breaking point - driver's seat help
Thanks for the updates, all. i have a lumbar pad on the way and I think I might bend those headrest posts too....it does seem to always be pressing me down.
Thanks!
Jason
Thanks!
Jason
2012 Caprice 9C1
1997 Jeep Wrangler
1997 Lexus LX450
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1977 Ford F150
1997 Jeep Wrangler
1997 Lexus LX450
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1977 Ford F150