[amati5]

I would have gotten the LE if:

I didn't have to wait.
It comes with bench front seat.
They don't load the LE with all the extra stuff I don't want: tow (and why on earth I have to get tow to get side airbag),off road, dvd,and nag.

I am happy with the SE The only thing is I still wonder is how much better the seating position of the captain chair compared the the bench. I like to have the seat tilt up a litte so my legs feel more relax but I can't have that with the SE bench seat.

 

[amati5]

Hey amati5 I don't have the power seats neither, so what I did was put some spacers in the front and back of the seats where they mount to the floor, more in the front where it does have a slight lean, and overall about 4" higher. The view is much better when you sit a little higher. I have the se package with the 60/40 bench seat with the transmission shifter on the column, I test drove one with the transmission with the shifter on the floor and thought that is what I wanted, but after one day driving it I found it was more of a inconvenience going through the entire shift pattern from drive to park, just my opinion, as far as leather I would rather the cloth. freeze your *** in the winter and burn it in the summer !!!!!!!

Hey Don, thanks for the tip. I was driving this morning and was just thinking about what you just did, too. I was afraid the bolts weren't long enough for spacers. I'll put more spacers (or thicker) in the front so the whole seat will tilt up at the front to support my legs. I have 3 kids so the bench seat really helps when we have to give someone a ride.

Thx again.

 

[amati5]

Ok, I tried it on the weekend. I did some test and figureed even if I raised 2", it still wouldn't help me to see the front of my truck. I am only 5'7. But I had wanted to tilt the whole seat a litte up from the front for my legs. I tried to put 2 washers in the front only but the right hole now not lined up straight and I couldn't push the (new, longer) bolt through, even with one washer. Then I realized the washers were too big (in outer diameter). I found one smaller in may garage (in outer diameter) and it worked. May be I'll get another one from Home Depot and add later to be consistent with the left side.

 

[amati5]

I really like leather but only need the SE. The dealer told me he would put leather in it for 700 bucks and it would be covered by warranty since they did it. They have the stock leather to give to the leather guy so it can look the same. The leather guy actually called me before they did it and said he thought it would look better with the 2 tone just like cloth seats(The stock leather is more of a solid color scheme) and he had the correct color. No extra charge because he wanted to see how it looked. I went for it and it looks great.

Exodike, I am also in So Cal. Which dealer did yours? For $700 I may consider. My dealer said there was no problem doing leather after but they wanted $1200. If you refer, please email at [email protected] . Also, if you have pics of the leather, please post/send.

p.s. I thought the stock leather also comes with 2 tone

Thx

 

[amati5]

This post's # should be 33.5 :jester:

Jetforman, I decided to delete my post about the confusion because I don't remember for sure where exactly I saw the "air bag" tags. You type too fast :cheers:

 

[amati5]

I don't know if anyone mentioned but I read from some mags, the back seat of the LE is not leather, but matching vinyl and it's hard to tell the difference. It didn't stop me from considering the LE for its leather but I need the bench seat.

Thought the LE owners may want to know.

 

[amati5]

If I didn't need the bench, I'd have gone for the LE. Actually I couldn't wait for the LE, the SE was there.

If you're gonna keep your truck for 8 to 10 years, $2500 is insignificant and look at how little you pay extra for every time you drive your truck. I am replacing my cloth seats with leather. It stick to my pants like velcro. I'll be the first one with the bench leather seats.. :jester: