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3rd gen seats

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BPM63!!, Sep 3, 2024.

  1. Sep 3, 2024 at 5:43 PM
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    BPM63!!

    BPM63!! [OP] New Member

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    Hey Ya’ll, I have a question for ya.
    Does the driver seat in the 3rd gen mess up your back?
    My back is killing me and I think it is due to the seat. I bought it new and have put 80,000 miles on it, I’m 5’11 and 215.
    and doe anybody recommend a good aftermarket seat for it? It’s a daily driver.
    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Sep 3, 2024 at 5:48 PM
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    RichochetRabbit

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    Have you tried Desert Does It seat jackers? About $100, not worth my money because I have no issues now. But maybe for you ... front of seat and rear seat supports as well.
     
  3. Sep 3, 2024 at 5:48 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Do a search on seat jackers

    Been helpful for some
     
  4. Sep 3, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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    Big Cole

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    I find the 3rd Gen seats to be uncomfortable on longer trips. Seems like the seats are too narrow and I'm unable to comfortably rest my full back against the seat.
     
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  5. Sep 3, 2024 at 6:38 PM
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    blacktaco77

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    I find it uncomfortable during long trips as well and seat jackers was a good solution. Doesn’t entirely go away but it makes it much better.
     
  6. Sep 3, 2024 at 6:40 PM
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    Kolohe07

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    Yes my back hurts after driving my truck.
    I have installed seat jackers. They do help, but I always feel stiff when I get out of my truck.
    I'm 72 and have back issues anyway. 5'8"...158lb
     
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  7. Sep 3, 2024 at 6:43 PM
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    boston23

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  8. Sep 3, 2024 at 8:27 PM
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    bgavin

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    Nope.
    My 2023 AC is very comfortable.
    The magazines all review it as terrible, low tech and dated.
    I like it just fine, but I'm 5'6" and short-legged.
     
  9. Nov 17, 2024 at 9:50 AM
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    DisturbedS10

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    Yep!
    2017 DCLB w/110k on it. Seats have gotten progressively worse since new. The seat bottoms are too short and too flat to be comfortable. In comparison I ended up with a 2023 DCLB rental for 2 weeks and the power seat made a huge difference. 5.5 hr road trip and I felt fine.
     

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