Good truck seats

[Super 8]

So is National considered a hi-quality seat?
The truck I'm buying lacks as passenger seat. Well, actually the passenger seat replaced the drivers seat because the drivers seat was getting pretty beat up. But I'd like to stick a nice hi-qual seat in there for myself and move the other seat back to the passenger side.

[KKtrucking]

Even $3000 is too damn much for a seat. There are much better things to spend it on..... and $7k is almost enough for a rebuild. I'd do that and buy a $500 seat and keep making money. What good is a fancy seat if the motor don't work lol

I called the 800# and spoke to a rep. about the price, they said they were working on financing but the price is $5995...installation may or may not be included? I couldn't understand that, they have 4-5 places that install the seat and they won't sell it outright to you.

[no_worries]

The price includes installation. The reason it has to be installed by one of their dealers is because it's much more technical than a regular seat installation. The last thing they want is a bunch of backyard wrenches installing their seat incorrectly and then complaining that it doesn't live up to Bose's claims.

[Steel Horse Cowboy]

I thought the new Bostrom line of seats performed just as well as the Bose seat. They now have a double-shock system, and you can get them in MANY different styles. At only $800 for the best one I saw, I'd take it over that Bose anyday. And yes, I did the simulator at the Bose both and it was very nice, but for the cost and the fact it's computer controled turned me off. Just like the re-gen system, if it acts up you have to take it to a dealer to have it fixed, you can't do it yourself.

[no_worries]

They won't repair anything. As of right now, they would just swap out the seat.

[KKtrucking]

Bostrom is using magnetic fluid technology, much like the Corvette shock absorber for ride control, there are magnetic particles in the oil, the more the shock moves the more the magnets energize to dampen the ride, it works great for cornering with a Corvette...I can't see it working fast enough for a seat, it's not computer controled. If you need a extra dose of the magnetic fluid just order a can of snake oil.

I thought the new Bostrom line of seats performed just as well as the Bose seat. They now have a double-shock system, and you can get them in MANY different styles. At only $800 for the best one I saw, I'd take it over that Bose anyday. And yes, I did the simulator at the Bose both and it was very nice, but for the cost and the fact it's computer controled turned me off. Just like the re-gen system, if it acts up you have to take it to a dealer to have it fixed, you can't do it yourself.

[KKtrucking]

Waiting to get details on the finance package they're supposedly working on, I got to do something, I'm about shot. 8 years in a 69' RL 700, 6 years in a short wheelbase CH, finishing up in a 379 Pete....I'm done.

The price includes installation. The reason it has to be installed by one of their dealers is because it's much more technical than a regular seat installation. The last thing they want is a bunch of backyard wrenches installing their seat incorrectly and then complaining that it doesn't live up to Bose's claims.

[Steel Horse Cowboy]

All this talk about electronic controlled seats and magnetic fluid makes me wonder......where the hell is my flying car? Everyone said we would be flying around by now in personal vehicles. Unless you got a AM-EX Black card I guess we will all just have to keep dreaming.

[allan5oh]

I'm looking for a seat myself, but none of the local dealers carry any variety at all. I'm pretty sure mine is a national seat, but I find it too high and too long for my needs. I can only inflate the air bag maybe an inch before it becomes uncomfortable, and the bottom cushion is too long for my needs. Yes I'm a little short, 5'8 with stumpy legs.

[KKtrucking]

Hey SHC; Be careful what you wish for!!!
YouTube - The Terrafugia Transition

All this talk about electronic controlled seats and magnetic fluid makes me wonder......where the hell is my flying car? Everyone said we would be flying around by now in personal vehicles. Unless you got a AM-EX Black card I guess we will all just have to keep dreaming.

[Steel Horse Cowboy]

Hey SHC; Be careful what you wish for!!!
YouTube - The Terrafugia Transition

LOL..... but I still think i want one

[tracer]

I'm looking for a seat myself, but none of the local dealers carry any variety at all. I'm pretty sure mine is a national seat, but I find it too high and too long for my needs. I can only inflate the air bag maybe an inch before it becomes uncomfortable, and the bottom cushion is too long for my needs. Yes I'm a little short, 5'8 with stumpy legs.

Check out INDUSTRIAL SEATS. They seem to have a good selection. I"m planning on buying a good seat from them soon.

[Steel Horse Cowboy]

Check out INDUSTRIAL SEATS. They seem to have a good selection. I"m planning on buying a good seat from them soon.

I still think the Bostrom Wideride or the Lo HD is the best out there..... tho this Elite seat may be much more comfortable in a truck with more leg room behind the wheel. I'm 6' 1" and I'm cramped as hell and my knee is killing me. In my 9400 i could drive 11-13hrs easily w/o a problem. I think it might be time to trade up the old dinosaur

[no_worries]

Bostrom was just bought by somebody. Can't remember who it is; one of the big aftermarket parts guys, I think.

[Steel Horse Cowboy]

Bostrom was just bought by somebody. Can't remember who it is; one of the big aftermarket parts guys, I think.

Go figure, that's the way this world goes LOL

I only liked their HD models with the dual action shocks. Even with just a pinch of air the thing wouldn't bottom out. Plus I am a LO seat guy because if I have it raised my knee gives me lots of problems due to my extremely long legs and a baseball injury in HS........ that is going to be 1 big selling point to me on my next truck

[no_worries]

Shouldn't be much of a change; they were owned by Accuride already.