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Lance Keelan
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• L.I., NY, USA |
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• Registered on 2/27/2004 |
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 Posted:6/29/2005 15:22 |
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I am looking at putting some aftermarket seats in my truck and want to know what options are out there.
Something like a Recaro etc. that can provide good comfort and support, but no too firm to make for a rough ride.
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bigfoot567
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• Fort Worth, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 3/18/2005 |
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Posted:6/29/2005 15:59 |
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How could you possibly want to change out the nice big leather recliner-quality seats in the X? All it's missing is the footrest.
I think Flexsteel makes replacement seats for Ford vans...but not sure about the X. |
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Posted:6/29/2005 16:49 |
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| Quote: | How could you possibly want to change out the nice big leather recliner-quality seats in the X? All it's missing is the footrest.
I think Flexsteel makes replacement seats for Ford vans...but not sure about the X. |
I can't say I've been overly excited about the seats in these things. Suburban seats are always so much more plush. Anyone else agree?
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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Lance Keelan
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• L.I., NY, USA |
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• Registered on 2/27/2004 |
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Posted:6/29/2005 17:44 |
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E.Long....I agree.
In fact I don't think the seats in any of Ford's recent trucks any better than mediocre. Very little support.
Yes I think the Chevy seats are much better. They have more contour and offer better support and adjustability. The sides are adjustable in and out to fit both thin and wide body types. Although it seems every Chevy truck I get into with leather seems to be worn away, even low mileage ones.
I don't understand why the domestics can't build quality seats. They just don't seem to realize that firmer (not stiff) seats with proper support are better in all areas. Seats that feel great when you first sit in them (in the showroom) are the ones that will give you a back ache two hours into a long trip. I have a feeling the American public falls into this trap all too often.
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Hawkeyes
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• St. Paul, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 12/3/2004 |
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Posted:6/29/2005 22:13 |
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| Quote: | E.Long....I agree.
In fact I don't think the seats in any of Ford's recent trucks any better than mediocre. Very little support.
Yes I think the Chevy seats are much better. They have more contour and offer better support and adjustability. The sides are adjustable in and out to fit both thin and wide body types. Although it seems every Chevy truck I get into with leather seems to be worn away, even low mileage ones.
I don't understand why the domestics can't build quality seats. They just don't seem to realize that firmer (not stiff) seats with proper support are better in all areas. Seats that feel great when you first sit in them (in the showroom) are the ones that will give you a back ache two hours into a long trip. I have a feeling the American public falls into this trap all too often.
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I have to say that I'm constantly shifting on a long road trip to stay comfortable. Some days, I just can't get the 6-way power seat to be "just right" and it's an uncomfortable trip. The 6-way is nice, but I think it's a little limited at times.
A friend has an Audi A6 and I would have to say that the contour of those seats are very nice. I haven't been on a long road trip in that vehicle, but the head rest and seat back mold perfectly to my huge, muscular frame (hah).
The Excursion seat, while 6-way adjustable, is like sitting on a flat board with a flat back. No contour at all.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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Hawkeyes
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• St. Paul, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 12/3/2004 |
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Posted:6/30/2005 01:33 |
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Yeah, the Luxer model is what I'd been looking at. Pull the seat, install the Luxer over it, reinstall. Pretty simple, but that doesn't guarantee I'll like it. Excursion seat is a bit like the Mercedes seats, very firm, stiff back, designed to keep your posture at the expense of your butt.
I drove a Suburban for years, always thought the seat was too soft. Best I ever had was a '93 Bonneville with the 8-way adjustable seat. Set it & forget it no matter how far the drive.
I'm pretty close to buying the Luxer seat; if I do, I'll let you know what it's like. Eric, you can take it for a drive if you like. Don't think we live that far apart.
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200Proof
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• Houston, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 10/9/2004 |
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• 28 posts |
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Posted:6/30/2005 14:44 |
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I like the seats in the X for the most part, it can get a little uncomftorable in the lower back on long trips though. I have never really liked the seats in the GM products but I use to have a Lexus LX 470 & that had the most comftorable seats ever.
2004 Excursion Limited - Black, 6.0 PSD, 4x4
3" Donahoe Racing lift w/ B code rear springs, Pro Comp Xtreme Alloy 6005 wheels & 315/70/17 tires, Donahoe Racing Signature series shocks, Rancho steering stabilizer, Landyot Radius Rods, 30mm rear sway bar, billet grill w/ black Ford emblems, Prodigy brake control, K-40 front & rear radar detector, Eclipse AVN5495 Nav/DVD w/ back-up camera, PAC Steering wheel Interface, Dynaudio 240 MKII components, JL Audio XR-650 CSi components, JL Audio XR-650 CXi, JL Audio Stealth Box 300w sub, JL Audio 450/4 amp, (2) JL Audio 300/2 amps, Clifford G5 alarm, SCT Xcal2 w/ Innovative Diesel Tunes & Edge Attitude Monitor
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bigfoot567
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• Fort Worth, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 3/18/2005 |
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• 55 posts |
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Posted:7/1/2005 07:56 |
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well,,,I still hafta say I actually like the big Ol' X's wide and tall seats in my LImited...
but I'm kinda wide and tall too,, at 6-5 and 285#....I've sat in some cars in the past with the nice padded thigh holders and I just don't fit my big arsed self in there too well. I had a towncar a couple of years ago that was mucho bueno.
too each his own, I say... 
I drive about 90 minutes to work and 90 minutes home every dang day across Dallas/FTW...but I still like the factory butt shelves, even for a short 7-11 coffee run.
adios.!! |
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