What a Royal Pain in the Arse

[Mad Mat]

OK, so not really a pain in the arse, but actually a pain in the back of the upper legs. This is an observation/rant, and I wonder if it's just me or is/has anyone else experience the same thing.

So, I'm fairly new to the jeep world. Fresh over from the F150 side of the truck world. I did come from a rather plush comfy environment compared to these "hard" Jeep seats. I'm 6'3" @ 260+lbs. I get leg fatigue after a long drive. Also, I like to take naps in the jeep during my lunch break. I often find the edge of the seat pressing to much into the back of my upper legs. There is no getting comfortable. I've heard of the seat slammers and seat jackers, but am not convince these are solutions.

I went from and f150 super crew cab lariat to a Gladiator Mojave.

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[ShadowsPapa]

OK, so not really a pain in the arse, but actually a pain in the back of the upper legs. This is an observation/rant, and I wonder if it's just me or is/has anyone else experience the same thing.

So, I'm fairly new to the jeep world. Fresh over from the F150 side of the truck world. I did come from a rather plush comfy environment compared to these "hard" Jeep seats. I'm 6'3" @ 260+lbs. I get leg fatigue after a long drive. Also, I like to take naps in the jeep during my lunch break. I often find the edge of the seat pressing to much into the back of my upper legs. There is no getting comfortable. I've heard of the seat slammers and seat jackers, but am not convince these are solutions.

I went from and f150 super crew cab lariat to a Gladiator Mojave.

Seats have been discussed many times.
People are all built differently. You may find some who have needed mods while others say they are perfect as they are.
If the edge is pressing on your legs - sounds like raising the front edge of the seat isn't a solution.

A dead pedal might help for the left leg - sure helped me and I'm not tall (5'8" and 200).

You can always unbolt them and experiment a bit with different angles.

Seat comfort is ONE reason I went with Mojave X - power seats.

 

[OldButStillJeeping]

I feel for you.

I am 6'03" and about 230, and have no issues. Other than entry-exit head room.

I have non-stop force driven my Mojave 2,000 miles for 32 hours straight with a couple 'Rest Area' stops and slept in the front passenger for a few minutes. Did that 8 times.

Skid your butt forward in the seat and the thigh pressure stops for me.

That being said, a Ford Lariat will have better sleeper seats. 100 percent.

 

[Lunentucker]

https://desertdoesit.com/collections/comfort?filter.p.m.custom.vehicle_make=Jeep

Edit - Suggest you use washer or some other kind of spacers to play around with different configurations until you find something that works.
NEVER drive with less than factory or factory equivalent seat mounts. Test fits should be done in the driveway or garage.

 

[Gvsukids]

I went from and f150 super crew cab lariat to a Gladiator Mojave.

Mojave have the best bolstered seats in the lineup. I take it you didn't have a long test drive in the vehicle before purchasing?

 

[Mad Mat]

Mojave have the best bolstered seats in the lineup. I take it you didn't have a long test drive in the vehicle before purchasing?

@Gvsukids Used Jeeps sell pretty fast around here in the Detroit metro area. If you blink or hesitate, you will miss your opportunity. With my list of must haves only 3 jeeps with those requirements were for sale. Buying new was not an option from a price stand point. So no, I didn't do a long test drive. I can deal with the overall comfort of the seats, but the edge pressing on the back of legs while napping is pretty annoying and uncomfortable. That's my main hurdle. Other than that... I have really enjoyed driving and camping with it.

 

[Mad Mat]

https://desertdoesit.com/collections/comfort?filter.p.m.custom.vehicle_make=Jeep

Edit - Suggest you use washer or some other kind of spacers to play around with different configurations until you find something that works.
NEVER drive with less than factory or factory equivalent seat mounts. Test fits should be done in the driveway or garage.

@Lunentucker I'll give that a try. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mad Mat]

Seats have been discussed many times.
People are all built differently. You may find some who have needed mods while others say they are perfect as they are.
If the edge is pressing on your legs - sounds like raising the front edge of the seat isn't a solution.

A dead pedal might help for the left leg - sure helped me and I'm not tall (5'8" and 200).

You can always unbolt them and experiment a bit with different angles.

Seat comfort is ONE reason I went with Mojave X - power seats.

@ShadowsPapa I have a 2021 Gladiator with a manual transmission. I'm not sure a dead pedal would work (I actually had to look up what that was LOL). However, I could just use something to put my feet on (in the passenger seat of course) to lift my legs up a little.

I agree that raising the front end is not the solution, though. Maybe I can bolster what little arse I have, up a little. I wouldn't need to drive like that, just for napping.

I am intrigued with the Mojave X Powers seats, I wonder if they can be retro-fitted. Probably expensive and hard to find used.

Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[OVERLORD]

Seats have been discussed many times.
People are all built differently. You may find some who have needed mods while others say they are perfect as they are.
If the edge is pressing on your legs - sounds like raising the front edge of the seat isn't a solution.

A dead pedal might help for the left leg - sure helped me and I'm not tall (5'8" and 200).

You can always unbolt them and experiment a bit with different angles.

Seat comfort is ONE reason I went with Mojave X - power seats.

Helped me, for the same issue.

6'3" as well, but a bit svelter.

Did I just create a new word?

Pay a nickel every time you use it!

 

[JTdiRtyD]

I agree that raising the front end is not the solution, though. Maybe I can bolster what little arse I have, up a little. I wouldn't need to drive like that, just for napping.

Whats your seating posture like? Most people are too far back and/or reclined, especially with manual transmissions.

I was getting leg fatigue in my BMW which would work its way up through my sciatic nerve until I re-evaluated my seated posture. I was trying to keep the seat too far back which led to me being too reclined with my legs too straight, which was causing pressure on nerves in my back and hip. When I started doing trackdays my instructors explained to me about proper seat positioning for the best control and feedback, and after some reading and I realized I was way off. I adjusted my seat back a more upright, put a little more upright angle in the base, and moved my seat forward and it resolved everything. I think the moving the whole seat forward was the biggest ticket, because it puts the proper bend angle in your knees which effectively raises your legs up not only giving better pedal control, but relieves pressure off the hamstrings and nerves. It takes a little bit to get used to and might feel uncomfortable at first (most changes do), but now I can't stand going back to how I used to drive. It feels sloppy.

Look up proper seat posture for racing cars. You won't need to be quite as dialed in as race car seating, but it can help to find a better position for yourself.

 

[Mad Mat]

Whats your seating posture like? Most people are too far back and/or reclined, especially with manual transmissions….

This is all great info. I’ve tried different positions that my seat offers. Most of what is mentioned is not possible with my Seats. I can go a few hours before I feel it. The seats are hard as F* compared to my f150 seats. I can deal with that.

The part that’s pains me the most is napping in the jeep during lunch. No combination of position my seat offers alleviate the edge pressure to the back of the thighs.

I will read what you posted for sure. I’d love to add a couple more hours to my driving range!

 

[RMansfield]

My father has a Ford F150 with seats featuring not just heat, but also AC & massage! Not enough to give up my Gladiator, but I do think about that massage feature on long drives in the Jeep. Of course, I’d probably get so relaxed I’d fall asleep at the wheel and wreck!

 

[Stan H]

Whats your seating posture like? Most people are too far back and/or reclined, especially with manual transmissions.

I was getting leg fatigue in my BMW which would work its way up through my sciatic nerve until I re-evaluated my seated posture. I was trying to keep the seat too far back which led to me being too reclined with my legs too straight, which was causing pressure on nerves in my back and hip. When I started doing trackdays my instructors explained to me about proper seat positioning for the best control and feedback, and after some reading and I realized I was way off. I adjusted my seat back a more upright, put a little more upright angle in the base, and moved my seat forward and it resolved everything. I think the moving the whole seat forward was the biggest ticket, because it puts the proper bend angle in your knees which effectively raises your legs up not only giving better pedal control, but relieves pressure off the hamstrings and nerves. It takes a little bit to get used to and might feel uncomfortable at first (most changes do), but now I can't stand going back to how I used to drive. It feels sloppy.

Look up proper seat posture for racing cars. You won't need to be quite as dialed in as race car seating, but it can help to find a better position for yourself.

#5 does not apply when your 6'5"+ I literally can stick my entire hand behind my knee plus 2 fingers width. This is with my back all the way to the back of the seat. . The seats are NOT big enough and do NOT lift in the front yet thet lift in the BACK .. either someone at stelantis is dyslexic or they all just little tiny gnomes and they think this seat will accomadate a Large person if so they are full of

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Whats your seating posture like? Most people are too far back and/or reclined, especially with manual transmissions.

I was getting leg fatigue in my BMW which would work its way up through my sciatic nerve until I re-evaluated my seated posture. I was trying to keep the seat too far back which led to me being too reclined with my legs too straight, which was causing pressure on nerves in my back and hip. When I started doing trackdays my instructors explained to me about proper seat positioning for the best control and feedback, and after some reading and I realized I was way off. I adjusted my seat back a more upright, put a little more upright angle in the base, and moved my seat forward and it resolved everything. I think the moving the whole seat forward was the biggest ticket, because it puts the proper bend angle in your knees which effectively raises your legs up not only giving better pedal control, but relieves pressure off the hamstrings and nerves. It takes a little bit to get used to and might feel uncomfortable at first (most changes do), but now I can't stand going back to how I used to drive. It feels sloppy.

Look up proper seat posture for racing cars. You won't need to be quite as dialed in as race car seating, but it can help to find a better position for yourself.

Thanks for this - maybe I can make mine even better. I've been moving the seat way back and I'm only 4' 19" to maybe 4' 20"
And I do tend to like the back leaned back a bit.
Hmm, need to really dig into this and experiment a bit.

 

[BigAls Willys]

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