I'm too skinny for the driver's seat

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Niklas

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Is there any add-on, like a cover or a support, for people such as myself who have way too much room side to side in the driver seat? I have to lean left or right when I turn. Something to anchor either my butt or my lower back to the middle of the seat. Any suggestions? It's a 1500 with cloth seats.
 

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Well there's always this option.
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But in all seriousness and usefulness I have never heard of such a thing. The best you could probly get is an upholstery shop to add some extra foam in the seat sides for you.
 
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Lol great suggestions all around. Am I the only 6' 155lb guy driving a ram??
 

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All kidding aside, my grandfather used a drivers’ pillow. You can find them on amazon, Walmart or even bed bath and beyond.

They have some that strap to the seat and seat back.
 

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Lol great suggestions all around. Am I the only 6' 155lb guy driving a ram??

Might be. But I'm 5'10" and 155-lbs....close enough?

I find the drivers seat too 'long' for my legs. I am considering swapping the seat for something else, but don't really know what. My wife's Audi Q5 seats are quite comfortable, and I understand the newer Chargers / Challengers have nice bucket seats as well.
 
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Might be. But I'm 5'10" and 155-lbs....close enough?

I find the drivers seat too 'long' for my legs. I am considering swapping the seat for something else, but don't really know what. My wife's Audi Q5 seats are quite comfortable, and I understand the newer Chargers / Challengers have nice bucket seats as well.
Interesting. I don't have that issue but yeah my sister's Volvo is crazy comfy, maybe I'm spoiled by that. If there are some sort of backrest "wings" I could add on the inside, that would be perfect
 

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On behalf of all of us fat asses I want to say screw you.....just kidding.

Maybe get the seats from a sport or Laramie, There is more bolstering in the back but I don’t think in the seat part.
 

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I would suggested prioritizing deadlifts, lat pill downs and barbell rows, 8-12 reps, start around 3,000 calories heavy in red meat rice and potatoes
 

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Is there any add-on, like a cover or a support, for people such as myself who have way too much room side to side in the driver seat? I have to lean left or right when I turn. Something to anchor either my butt or my lower back to the middle of the seat. Any suggestions? It's a 1500 with cloth seats.
You could wrap yourself up in a blanket and then get in the drivers seat, and don't forget the phone book to sit on
 

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As a 6' tall 260 lb fat man, I love them big ole seats! I imagine they are a strange fit for skinny folk. I think it should be mandatory to have a full beard and be at least borderline obese in order to purchase a manly brand truck like the RAM! LOL
 

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Let me ask my Left Leg, pretty sure its about 150lbs. Maybe it has some advice to give ya.

Pizza

My Left leg sez you need more PIZZA and Beer.
None Of Light Beer crap either
 

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Here in the South, Blue Bell ice cream always seems to help out quite a bit in this "area" LOL

All kidding aside - are you saying your behind won't stay planted in a turn or a curve? If you meant to say curve, then suggest either slowing down or borrowing the kinfolk's Volvo. If you meant turn, I'm a buck 60 at 5' 10" so not sure what to suggest.
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Is there any add-on, like a cover or a support, for people such as myself who have way too much room side to side in the driver seat? I have to lean left or right when I turn. Something to anchor either my butt or my lower back to the middle of the seat. Any suggestions? It's a 1500 with cloth seats.
Doughnuts. Eat more doughnuts
 

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I hate you for that. I wish I was to skinny for things!
 

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Wife always had a cushion behind her back in her F150. It had 8 way adjustable so she was good. She was 5'1" 119 wet, so when she drove the F150, U would think there was a kid in there, LOL. U can get those big seat cushions for the back and backside. Just not sure how much U need. Big pillow behind back? Hmmm. All lighthearted suggestions...
 
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