Summit seat foam review

[GoldenGorilla]

the OEM driver seat foam still sucked

The perfect combination of unsupportive on the sides and rock hard under your ass.

 

[lBasket]

Be shorter then?

 

[freedom_in_4low]

Between my LJ, the 4runner, and the Silverado, all with original seats, my LJ is the vehicle I can go the longest in before I'm hurting.

Basically me:

 

[Moglocker]

They're way more comfortable, but they make me sit so high my console is now too low and my right shoulder starts to hurt on long (2+ hour) drives

They're way more comfortable, but they make me sit so high my console is now too low and my right shoulder starts to hurt on long (2+ hour) drives

thats what I said,mine is already too low.

 

[Moglocker]

genright consol

 

[KennethS]

They're way more comfortable, but they make me sit so high my console is now too low and my right shoulder starts to hurt on long (2+ hour) drives

Well hell, this makes me think twice about replacing the originals. I replaced the seat cushions in my classic car and they were taller than the originals and put me much closer to the steering wheel (no my belly did not grow larger). Definitely not as comfortable as before. . Gotta rethink my options now.

 

[lBasket]

Well hell, this makes me think twice about replacing the originals. I replaced the seat cushions in my classic car and they were taller than the originals and put me much closer to the steering wheel (no my belly did not grow larger). Definitely not as comfortable as before. . Gotta rethink my options now.

I'm thinking about putting something like this on it, I bet it would help

It probably isn't an issue with the later models since they have a shorter seat base

 

[MountaineerTom]

I'm thinking about putting something like this on it, I bet it would help

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It probably isn't an issue with the later models since they have a shorter seat base

I put one of those on mine because the lid was cracked when I bought it. It’s ok, but I’ve noticed on long trips, my elbow feels raw and irritated for some reason. Not sure why, it’s relatively soft and smooth-ish, except for the tread design. Iv’e been thinking for a few years of getting one of the leather ones I’ve seen mentioned on this site but just haven’t done it yet.

 

[KennethS]

I have a hand towel on mine. The sides are tucked under the lid to keep it in place. I installed it to keep my arm from burning on the 120+ degree lid when I get in on hot afternoons.

 

[Moglocker]

I have a hand towel on mine. The sides are tucked under the lid to keep it in place. I installed it to keep my arm from burning on the 120+ degree lid when I get in on hot afternoons.

But it’s a dry heat.

 

[KennethS]

But it’s a dry heat.

And it makes a dry burn on my arm.

 

[FreightDog]

If your foam is compressed you can rehydrate it and plump it back up using a steamer with or without the fabric still on. I’ve used the technique on boat, auto and wheeler foam for years.

 

[Moglocker]

If your foam is compressed you can rehydrate it and plump it back up using a steamer with or without the fabric still on. I’ve used the technique on boat, auto and wheeler foam for years.

Yep,I heard the new foam makes you sit a lot higher,i already feel too tall when I’m driving now

 

[lBasket]

Yep,I heard the new foam makes you sit a lot higher,i already feel too tall when I’m driving now

Yeah it does. Comfy, but now I can hit my head on the roll bar. Don't like that

 

[chili_pepper]

but now I can hit my head on the roll bar

That's why it came padded from the factory.

I'm 6'5", quit yer cryin'. When I inevitably go bald, my pale fleshy melon will look like the surface of the moon, with all the dents and scars...

 

[hosejockey61]

Yeah it does. Comfy, but now I can hit my head on the roll bar. Don't like that

I do the same. I'm hoping they break in just a little. I don't drive mine enough to keep a constant pressure on it though.

 

[chili_pepper]

I'm hoping they break in just a little.

I believe mine has a bit, and I might have driven 2k last year.

 

[lBasket]

I believe mine has a bit, and I might have driven 2k last year.

Dang I think I have at least that much on mine, since I drove it to Moab and back since. If it doesn't flatten out soon I'm going to have to cut the base down and booger weld it back together.

Still worth it though since my back doesn't hurt after driving now, though

 

[hosejockey61]

Dang I think I have at least that much on mine, since I drove it to Moab and back since. If it doesn't flatten out soon I'm going to have to cut the base down and booger weld it back together.

Still worth it though since my back doesn't hurt after driving now, though

You need some weight behind you to make that happen. Maybe have Atlas sit on it for a bit....

 

[Dave Kerr]

I did mine. No need for hogs rings or pliers. Jeep used split rings. I just pulled the wires out of my upholstery, swapped the rings over to the new foam, and fed the wires through on the new seats.
It's a good time to consider seat heaters. You can install the panels and wire them up later. Metra or Dorman.