Hip pain when driving Taco?

No sorry, I was saying the stock seating angle is ridiculous. You did what worked to improve it for you.

The picture looks like that stock seat should be in a sports car, not a truck with a big hood and 10" ground clearance.

 

Oh I see what you mean now lol

 

Have you considered lifting the seat up? I saw a post here on TW where somebody was selling spacers that would allow you to lift your seat. This would drop your legs and they may be resting on the seat finally. The angle of the current setup looks weird but if it works for you then great.

 

Yea I saw that thread yesterday with the spacers. The problem with that is my head already is about 2-2.5 inches from the ceiling as it is. I agree the angle looks weird in the picture but it's not bad. I can also recline the seat one more notch if I want to feel more relaxed.

 

How is your flexibility?
Can you touch your toes without bending your knees?

I had sciatica from a hip injury a few months back. The Taco seats actually helped. Its ideal for your knees to be above your hips.

If you have poor hip, hamstring, and lower back flexibility, these seats will kill you.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Ann-Chery-Sp...8&qid=1538152008&sr=8-27&keywords=male+girdle

 

Funny how many people in this thread think that tolerating a seat with minimal adjustments makes them more of a man.

More power to you if you think it's comfy, but there's no need to shit on people who think it's uncomfortable.

Op, I switched to a 4runner and the seat is lightyears ahead of the tacoma in adjustability and comfort.

 

I have no flexibility what so ever and no issues with the seat in this vehicle. I think it is more inclined to be "different people will have different reactions to seats and it sucks when you have a vehicle that doesn't fit you personally". The most amusing thing to me is how everyone seems to think that what is best for them, is best for everyone. I'm glad I am one of the people who doesn't have a comfort issue with the truck and I feel bad for all that do...

 

You may have poor flexibility but you wouldn’t have no flexibility.

And just because you have poor flexibility doesn’t mean its poor in a way that impacts your hips from sitting in an exaggerated manner.

My comment still stands. Could be a flexibility issue with the OP leading to the pain.

Its VERY common for people to have flexibility in their lower back from sitting in office chairs 8 hours a day leading to issues with hips in a seat like a Tacoma where your knees sit above your hips.

Might be something for the OP to consider.

I never stated it was a 100% rule. You interpreted it that way just to be argumentative.

Just because you find yourself to be an exception doesn’t mean its not something the OP could consider. It could help the seats become more tolerable.

 

My previous comment wasn't argumentative at all. It was a comment about facts from me (exaggerated about the no flexibility, but I would be shocked if many people on this forum were less flexible than I). The statement I quoted wasn't conditional on most people, it was "if you..." with no markings of exceptions. I was citing an exception to that. Additional commentary is not an argument, it is additional information. If you interpreted that as argumentative, then that is you, just like you are trying to cite for me.

Just because you think your statement it true, doesn't make it so. While it is a possibility, I was providing additional information that that might not be it as well. I never stated anything about the rule, I was providing additional information. "If you have poor hip, hamstring, and lower back flexibility, these seats will kill you." (as you directly stated) is false. I have poor flexibility in ALL of those areas and am perfectly comfortable in the seat.

 

My flexibility is average or better I would think.
I'm 5'11" 195 and active.

My fault for only test driving for 10 minutes, but usually during a test drive, the seat isn't something I would notice, and I only got an SR, so I probably would have been fine with it anyway, but the lack of adjustment for seat angle / height, etc is part of the problem. If you are saying the higher finishes have the same seat, that would suck.

I'm probably going to try a seat cushion or elevating the seat somehow to see how it helps.

I know there are people defending the seats and saying it's my fault for not taking a longer test drive. That's fine. I'll take the blame for it. I'm just curious if it was just me, and it appears it isn't and it could be a seat / seating angle issue.

 

It's not just you. I have hip/leg ache on long trips. According to some it's my own fault for not taking a 100 mile test drive. I think it's the narrow seat and side bolsters. Putting a cushion on the seat on longer drives helps.

 

I would say less about flexibility and more about mobility. I drive for a living. 6’4” 225 lbs Sit in a truck seat about 80 hrs a week. Certain parts get stiff. Laying on a lacrosse ball or doing yoga will make any seat more comfortable. Lots of “fixes” these days when it’s really just people becoming imbalanced from repetitive motions. Best of luck finding something that works.

 

Damn I noticed some hip/thigh pain/ cramp when I drove today

 

I love this thread.

 

These seats should be very comfortable !!!

https://www.kirkeyracing.com/product/10/55185/SEAT-ALUMINUM-18.5-PRO-STREET-DRAG

 

Has anyone tried removing the bottom seat cover and putting a 1/2" thick pad down and then putting the cover back on?

 

I'm doubting it's more height of the seat, than it is length/angle of the seat. The end of the seat is about 4" from my knees, and has a slight upward angle to it, so puts more than needed pressure into the underside of my legs at that point.

I don't get hip pain at all, but it does make my legs fall asleep quicker on longer drives. I've learned on long trips (I have some regular trips I take that are over 7+ hours for work) that if I just bend my left leg so my knee is against the door, and my foot is almost under the seat, it takes all pressure off both my legs and am able to drive the full 7+ hours in full comfort. Second I have both legs straight, I start getting the tingling/extreme discomfort after about 15-20 minutes. My 2018 T4R Pro has longer seats and have 0 issues with seating comfort, it's my 17 Tacoma that is uncomfortable unless I'm sitting how I mentioned.

Maybe there's a company out there than can trim that foam a little on the seat and possibly extend it a little?

 

And I thought i was the only one experiencing hip, lower back pain when driving my Tacoma... Had to go to the chiropractic to get help... I also ordered the 1" aluminum spacers yesterday, and will install them as soon as they get here, hope these will help my issue..

 

I was driving yesterday and noticed that in my closer seating position, my knee area is high above the front of the seat, so in these cases, it puts weight on my hip joint from the weight of my leg pushing down into my hip in an unusual way. Then I put my fist under my knee to support it and it seemed to take away the pain because the bottom side of my leg near my knee was supported. This explains why having the seat back further also resolved this issue because it allows for the leg to rest on the seat when further back.

I'll probably buy a cushion for under my knee area and keep my butt low.