Driver seat too tight/small, any ideas?

chootum · Nov 8, 2014

Hello Everybody,

I have recently purchase my first RAM after driving GMC for 10+ years. I bought a 2014 Ram Express 4x4, crew cab, 8 speed trans, 5.7L Hemi for $30k with 4 miles. Couldn't pass the offer.

My one issue is I'm 6'4", and getting in and out of the truck is a bit difficult. The steering wheel doesn't tilt up high enough and the driver seat doesn't slide back far enough. I have to squeeze in my right knee to get it under the steering wheel.

So my question is: is there any way to mod the driver seat to make it slide further back? Or any way to mod the steering column to make the wheel go up a bit more?

Thanks for your replies.

Chris

cgeorgemo · Nov 10, 2014

chootum said:
Hello Everybody,

I have recently purchase my first RAM after driving GMC for 10+ years. I bought a 2014 Ram Express 4x4, crew cab, 8 speed trans, 5.7L Hemi for $30k with 4 miles. Couldn't pass the offer.

My one issue is I'm 6'4", and getting in and out of the truck is a bit difficult. The steering wheel doesn't tilt up high enough and the driver seat doesn't slide back far enough. I have to squeeze in my right knee to get it under the steering wheel.

So my question is: is there any way to mod the driver seat to make it slide further back? Or any way to mod the steering column to make the wheel go up a bit more?

Thanks for your replies.

Chris

Chris I am also 6'4" and I have no problems fitting in my Crew Cab Tradesman which has the same interior as the Express.

I don't think there is anything that can be done easily to mod the interiors we have except to swap in some power adjustable seats from a donor salvage truck.
RAM Black Leather Power Heated Front Rear Bucket Seats Dodge Crew 2014 Laramie | eBay
They can adjust lower to the floor to give you some more room between the seat and the wheel.

VTBighorn · Nov 16, 2014

power adjustable is the way to go

chootum · Nov 22, 2014

I've sat in power adjustable seats and they are not any roomier than the manual I have. Is there any way to modify the steering wheel to make it tilt up more?

davetha · Nov 26, 2014

chootum said:
I've sat in power adjustable seats and they are not any roomier than the manual I have. Is there any way to modify the steering wheel to make it tilt up more?

I'm sure there is a way to make the wheel tilt up more, but probably not documented.

The automatic seats allow the seat to move up and down, and tilt a bit. I would think that would help a lot. You must have super long legs and a short torso or something.

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