2018 Seats much better than my 2016!!

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91clone

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When did they change the leather seats? I was early to pick up my 2016 Laramie at the dealer the other day so I walked the lot to see what they had. I sat in a 2018 Laramie and just about ****! The seats are way softer, the leather is more plush, and the seat has way more adjustment to it. I never fell like I can get the seat bottom on mine to tilt back enough and it doesn’t go very low but the 2018 feels like it will lower to the floor and curl you up into a ball if you let it!

Dang it! Now I want a new one! Never should have walked that lot!!

Just to make sure it wasn’t a desk thing I checked about three other trucks and they all felt the same!


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I really do not like the seats on my 14. I've never been able to find a setting that's been comfortable for more than 20 minutes
 

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Seats on my ‘14 Longhorn are great...but that’s coming from cloth seats in a ‘14 Durango.

I’ve gotta stay away from the ‘18’s apparently.
 

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I noticed the 2017’s have more downward travel then my 2014. I’m 6”8” and I wouldn’t mind some extra seat travel. I’m holding out to see the specs on the 2019 before I jump on a 2018.
 

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My 2017 CTD's seats are a lot more comfy than my 2014 seats. More up/down travel, better tilt control, fore/aft travel seems about the same.
 

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This is very interesting. I've considered taking apart/modding my 13 because the seat didn't go anywhere near low enough. I'm only 6'0 and I feel like a giant in my truck cause I'm way up high in the cab. I think i have a long mid section or something.

Off to starparts to get to the bottom of this!!!
 

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I just got rid of my 16 Laramie for an 18 and the seats are the same.
 

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I hate my seats too ! Cant sit right,my head tilts back a funny way, can never get comfortable.
 

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Love my ‘17 seats and they have plenty of adjustments for me and the wife as well.
 

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I have a 2014 tradesman. The damn stock seats SUCK. Took me 3 months to figure out why my back was bothering me. No lumbar support. Added a cheap one from walmart & it took care of that. I upgraded to 2015 Laramie Seats. It is absolutely a night & day differrence. Granted the tradesman seat I had was the cheapest I think they put in. Love all the controls & having the heat & cooling all working. It has made my truck so much more comfortable. I love the upgrades
 

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I'm guessing the power seats are compatible still 2013-2018?

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20180111_213753.jpg 20180111_213550.jpg 20180111_213810.jpg Well I lucked out today. Just picked them up! WAY more comfy, Got the whole set plus 4 door panels too!
 

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I traded my 14 with cloth seats in for a new 18 Laramie with leather and I can say there was a huge difference in comfort. Super happy with them.

Anyone look at the 19 yet? Leaked photos it honestly looks really bad. I’m glad I got an 18 cuz the 19 looks pretty bad to me on the exterior.
 

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This is very interesting. I've considered taking apart/modding my 13 because the seat didn't go anywhere near low enough. I'm only 6'0 and I feel like a giant in my truck cause I'm way up high in the cab. I think i have a long mid section or something.

Off to starparts to get to the bottom of this!!!
Let me know what u work up! I have the same problem in my ‘15 . I’m 6’1 and noticed that day 1 the seat didn’t go low enuf for my liking.


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