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Trying out a new type of seat cushion... So far its not tol intrusive like most are.

I can feel it without it giving me that booster seat feel.
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The wet spot is condensation dripping off my can, btw lol.
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Trying out a new type of seat cushion... So far its not tol intrusive like most are.

I can feel it without it giving me that booster seat feel.


The wet spot is condensation dripping off my can, btw lol.
It’s a good story. Stick with it. ???
 

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right rear looks a bit mushy. i doubt the awning is that heavy. maybe needs some air.

ok, that's funny. Everywhere I have posted this picture and said "look at my cool new awning" someone has replied with "your tire is low". ?

There are two sets of mounting holes. In the picture, the awning is mounted using the top set of holes. This is too tall for me to get out of my garage, so I dropped the air pressure. The RR is at 5 psi in this photo.

On the lower mounting holes, I still need about 1/8th inch clearance to fit in my garage, so I am working on a solution to fit in my garage.

Edit: spelling is hard.
 


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I'm gonna quote you and not anyone else cause I'm lazy.

The 2019's I test drove had a better seat than my '22 does. They were the XLT trim which have the same seats. There is a difference, either it's just my truck or more deleting/quality dropping I'm not sure.

I'm not saying ford specifically here as they all have garbage seats these days, even if they're comfortable. I just want to know why my passenger seat is perfectly fine I can sit in it for hours with no problem. It's just My seat, I get instant pain in my lower back.



I'm more frustrated with the lack of consistency between the two seats than anything else. Anyway, I'll keep working at it til I find the right setup. In the mean time I'll drive straight up like an old man.
Yes, I have the same with my truck, Pass Seat (Comfy) - Driver's seat (So/So)
If we were to perform a weight test (deflection) of the seat spring downwards and compare a
OMG these seats are comfortable to a seat like my Driver's Seat, I am 100% certain there would be a notable difference in the results.

Nothing wrong with the seat itself (to warrant) a Dealer Seat Replacement, without a huge hassle as there is nothing BROKEN.
I did take mine to the dealer just to see if there was anything they could do and left with what I knew would be the outcome (NOTHING)
So, backup a bit, I test drove 3 Rangers and then placed my order for my Lariat waited 7 months and took delivery of the truck, Test drove it for about 1 hour and signed the paperwork
Any new vehicle you get, takes time to get that sweet spot for seat adjustment, well I am at 20 months of ownership and still have not found that sweet OMG spot.
I did visit an upholstery shop and was told not much he could do other than what I am already doing - add padding.

I may plan on pulling the seat apart (deep enough) to see if there is any way possible to tighten the seat springs up to eliminate the sag - from the manuals this does not appear possible.
For me this is the issue (the sagging - deep bucket feel) and trying to add padding only partially helps.
I just have to devote the time and effort to fully resolve this issue, I will succeed eventually
 

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ok, that's funny. Everywhere I have posted this picture and said "look at my cool new awning" someone has replied with "your tire is low". ?

There are two sets of mounting holes. In the picture, the awning is mounted using the top set of holes. This is too tall for me to get out of my garage, so I dropped the air pressure. The RR is at 5 psi in this photo.

On the lower mounting holes, I still need about 1/8th inch clearance to fit in my garage, so I am working on a solution to fit in my garage.

Edit: spelling is hard.
Nice.
And, just tell everyone that RR tire is properly inflated....it's the other 3 that are over inflated.....
 

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Added an RTR exhaust tip. Tired of looking at the bare pipe...and it was on sale. I'll probably keep it on until I find an exaust I like the sound of.
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I thought about painting the walls when we moved in for years ago… But now I have a ton of crap in here, and I ain’t moving anything.
I’ve had the same great plan for far too many houses. Of course, it never plays through. This place has cinder block walls, so no need to worry. ?
 

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I’ve had the same great plan for far too many houses. Of course, it never plays through. This place has cinder block walls, so no need to worry. ?
Same with me...good intentions but never followed thru...

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Same with me...good intentions but never followed thru...

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Y'all need a wife with determination and a whole summer free. 2 yrs ago, she took everything off the shelves we have lining the walls, moved the shelves, and painted all the walls, ceiling, and trim. Then she put everything back. Took her about a week overall and needed a little help from me moving the workbench and fridge.
Of course I still can't find half the stuff I had since then.:headbang:
 

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Y'all need a wife with determination and a whole summer free. 2 yrs ago, she took everything off the shelves we have lining the walls, moved the shelves, and painted all the walls, ceiling, and trim. Then she put everything back. Took her about a week overall and needed a little help from me moving the workbench and fridge.
Of course I still can't find half the stuff I had since then.:headbang:
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