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72c20customcamper · 07-19-2021, 02:27 PM

After my drive in the 85 to Tennessee I think my 72 is way more comfortable . It seems that the rearward down angle of the seat bottom causes some severe pain in my right leg mostly a sciatica type pain because I dont have cruise control like in my 77 which the seat actually was flatter. I was thinking maybe lift the rear with blocks but I think it would tilt the back to far forward. I tried one of those memory foam seat cushions not a great help.

So I guess I'm either going to have to modify the seat or change it out. Modifying the seat bottom would require a mod to the cover itself also . I borrowed this pic from TCKRs thread but the rear of the seat is lower than the knee point.

Any suggestions ?

**Steeveedee** · 07-19-2021, 03:50 PM

I feel your pain. I bought an '05 Corolla new, and the seat cut into my leg and gave me symptoms like yours. Fortunately I could pump the seat up in back, and with a wedge of foam I could take the pressure off. The car also had an adjustable back rest, so I didn't lean too far forward. You might look into what it would take to tilt the back rest back some. I think it hits on hard pads, though, so it may not be possible without some real tweaking.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-19-2021, 04:42 PM

Is the foam just too worn and you're sinking too deep into the seat which is making it worse?

72c20customcamper · 07-19-2021, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Is the foam just too worn and you're sinking too deep into the seat which is making it worse?

Could be seat was redone but not sure if the foam was replaced

Shifty One · 07-20-2021, 04:42 PM

Balkamp 8235194 from your local NAPA. Works pretty well for me...

**dmjlambert** · 07-20-2021, 09:37 PM

I would try lifting the back with blocks at the mounting bolts and see what you get. You may like it. Try a couple of different thicknesses of blocks.

72c20customcamper · 07-21-2021, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dmjlambert

I would try lifting the back with blocks at the mounting bolts and see what you get. You may like it. Try a couple of different thicknesses of blocks.

I thought of doing that but as I raise the back the rear of the seat will angle forward . But maybe it wont be an awkward angle . Worth a shot

07-19-2021, 02:27 PM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,165	I will never complain about the 72 bench seat again. After my drive in the 85 to Tennessee I think my 72 is way more comfortable . It seems that the rearward down angle of the seat bottom causes some severe pain in my right leg mostly a sciatica type pain because I dont have cruise control like in my 77 which the seat actually was flatter. I was thinking maybe lift the rear with blocks but I think it would tilt the back to far forward. I tried one of those memory foam seat cushions not a great help. So I guess I'm either going to have to modify the seat or change it out. Modifying the seat bottom would require a mod to the cover itself also . I borrowed this pic from TCKRs thread but the rear of the seat is lower than the knee point. Any suggestions ? Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 07-19-2021 at 04:58 PM.

07-19-2021, 03:50 PM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,112	Re: I will never complain about the 72 bench seat again. I feel your pain. I bought an '05 Corolla new, and the seat cut into my leg and gave me symptoms like yours. Fortunately I could pump the seat up in back, and with a wedge of foam I could take the pressure off. The car also had an adjustable back rest, so I didn't lean too far forward. You might look into what it would take to tilt the back rest back some. I think it hits on hard pads, though, so it may not be possible without some real tweaking. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-19-2021, 04:42 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: I will never complain about the 72 bench seat again. Is the foam just too worn and you're sinking too deep into the seat which is making it worse? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-20-2021, 04:42 PM	#5
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 572	Re: I will never complain about the 72 bench seat again. Balkamp 8235194 from your local NAPA. Works pretty well for me... __________________ 1987 V20 farm-hand rescue 1998 C2500 lot-rot rescue

07-20-2021, 09:37 PM	#6
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,566	Re: I will never complain about the 72 bench seat again. I would try lifting the back with blocks at the mounting bolts and see what you get. You may like it. Try a couple of different thicknesses of blocks.



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