Premature wear on side of drivers seat

[Klicht87]

everyone has answered already but it’s because of the awkward height of the Jeep. It’s not low, not high. Not high enough to really use the steps if you have them. I had the same issue with my Colorado due to the same reasons.

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[SelfmodJT]

Exact same thing happened to my driver seat. Dealer replaced the cushion under warranty. I noticed it as early as around 7k miles and got it replaced just before I hit 20k miles.

Wow, they replaced your seat because of that? So its covered under the 3yr 36k mile warranty?

 

[Josh903]

Wow, they replaced your seat because of that? So its covered under the 3yr 36k mile warranty?

Yea it was covered.

 

[doc-ketamine]

Happened on my Cherokee. Dealer replaced the leather and cushion under warranty as it happened at 15k miles. I blame my generous haunches.

 

[LostWoods]

Not high enough to really use the steps if you have them.

Pretty sure they make kits to fix this problem.

 

[CG32]

my passenger side was like that right off the lot. I didn’t notice it until I got home because, well, I never sit in the passenger seat. I was going to get it fixed when I went in for the steering box replacement, and had honestly forgotten about it till I saw this thread. Added to my “to do” list

 

[Gvsukids]

where you get flashlight holder?

https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/flashlight-holder-jeep-wrangler-jl-unlimited-gladiator-jt

Wow, they replaced your seat because of that? So its covered under the 3yr 36k mile warranty?

Bumper to bumper covers everything.

 

[jebiruph]

The cure for this wear on the seats is roll bar installed grab handles. When exiting, use the grab handle to lift your weight off of the seat while you shift over towards the outside, until you are only halfway on the seat. Now you should be able reach the ground with the outside foot without stressing the seat.

 

[Tommyd]

I have the same thing, had it since 20k miles aswell. After 70k it still looks the same and doesn’t seem like the fabric is wearing out.

But ill personally be looking into new seat covers. I just can’t seem to find an answer on if putting in neoprene cover over your existing fabric makes the seat heaters less effective… Or if it doesn’t change the feel of the heaters at all.

This new jeep has all these fancy gadgets and I’ve grown accustomed to my winter toasty buns.

I have diver downs neoprene and the seat heaters still work good. Not as good but 90% as good

 

[darksidedesign]

The cure for this wear on the seats is roll bar installed grab handles. When exiting, use the grab handle to lift your weight off of the seat while you shift over towards the outside, until you are only halfway on the seat. Now you should be able reach the ground with the outside foot without stressing the seat.

If only there was a forum member that made custom paracord grab handles…

 

[jebiruph]

If only there was a forum member that made custom paracord grab handles…

Paracord Seat Savers.

 

[kevman65]

It's the way you enter and exit the vehicle, not the seat.

You're wearing the bolster down every time you slide in and out.

I step on my sliders so that I can plop or raise my ample a$$ into or out of the seat.

 

[Komato]

If only there was a forum member that made custom paracord grab handles…

Where can a guy buy theses?

 

[darksidedesign]

Where can a guy buy theses?

Drop me a DM. I can help you out.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Hmmm……. I installed Bartact seat covers right out of the gate. No wear at all. Funny that the right hip of my jeans are getting thin . Those are some tough as nails covers!

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