Had the dealer put the washers on the control arm bolt, along with an alignment, and tire rot. They also put a new seat cushion on the driver side. I think I'm gonna take out the seat myself this week and put in some extra padding to try to prevent a repeat. Gonna also modify the frame of the seat back like someone here posted fairly recently to try and relieve the pressure on the old kidneys. Will post the results of the seat surgery.

 

This is the seat back post:

https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/002355.html

Really easy to do and a big help. Hope it works out for you.

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2000 Red Lightning - #835 of 4966 Born 3-8-00 / Delivered 3-22-00
22% Window Tint, Clear Corners, MPulse LoPro Tonneau, AIM 2" Drop Shackles, Bed Rug, PSP Filter Kit, Other Goodies, Group Buy Floor Mats
Best time: 13.45 sec. @ 101.99 mph

2000 Red Trans Am Ram Air WS6, 6 Speed - Delivered 2-15-00 - Awesome Looking Car

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THEAUTOMAN
I took the seat out and took apart the bottom part to expose the seat frame. I rolled some carpeting (like that used for speaker boxes) around the bolster support bar. Wrapped several layers and taped down. Added an additional layer of dense 1/4" foam to the top of the cushion for additional protection of the cover. When I get in and out, can't feel the bar anymore. Looks like it will work fine.

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2000 Black Lightning, Snuglid
Custom Bed Carpet
Clear Corners, Lightning banner
Tinted Windows, Custom air intake
2" drop, VTech Taillight covers.
NLOC #377
Build Number 1405/4966
DOB 3/21/00
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It was cold this morning so I decided to see if I could "shorcut" it a little. I first leaned the seat back forward and was able to unclip and unzip the uphostery to gain acess to the lumbar bar. Then I did as WHAT04 said and used a prybar to spread the lumbar frame out. Seat is now way more comfortable!! (upholstery is a little loose but I can always go back and hit the foam with a little spray glue to tack it down)

After succeeding in step 1 without removing the seat I decided to try step 2 also (the bottom cushion). I removed the black side trim from the seat which includes the power seat switch, and then was able to reach under and unhook the plastic upholstery retainers. This allowed me to pull the cushion and upholstery up to access the offending bar. I looked around the shop and found some foam pipe insulation so I cut it up and wrapped the bar and taped it. I also stuffed some into the "trench" in the seat foam. It sure is more comfy and looks like it should hold up better but I don't see any way to keep the outer edge of the seat cushion from flattening over time when the driver weighs 270 plus!

This whole operation took about 30 minutes and I would definitely recommend the seat back mod to any body who has experienced the "kidney crush"

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2000 Silver L #4906
Best 1/8th mi stock:9.13
Best with R9 and 5,000 mi: 8.67
1995 Stang : (wifes'car) 12.30 1/4 mi
1972 Skylark: 7.16 1/8, 6.70 on the bottle

 

So, when I see you next season you'll be spraying in comfort. LOL.

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Later,

Chuck
Black 00
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