Choosing the Best Seat for Your Truck | Napier

Finding the right seat for your truck is an incredibly important decision. As a long-haul trucker, you’ll be spending many dedicated hours in your seat and it is worth taking your time to find the seat that is right for you. We’re here to help get you started with some of the top truck seats available today!

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Knoedler Air Chief

Knoedler Manufacturing is a Canadian based company that creates a wide range of truck seats, many with customizable specifications. The truck seats all vary in price from moderate to very expensive.

The Knoedler Air Chief is an on-highway truck seat boasting a plethora of add-on features in addition to a great standard package. The standard features include a 20-inch wide seat, removable and adjustable headrest, fully reclining backrest, a triple chamber 4-way air lumbar support system, 3 position seat cushion and tilt adjustment, armrests, poly-dynamic air-suspension, 7 inch fore and aft sides and more! The Air Chief also has 10 add-on options for added comfort. However, add-ons will increase the price of the seat so bear that in mind when considering an upgrade.

Bostrom Pro Ride

Bostrom Seating makes seats for everything from vans to heavy-duty trucks. They also carry a range of mattresses, suspensions, fitting kits, and parts that may be worth checking out.

The Pro-Ride has a unique flex support system designed to reduce discomfort and fatigue. The two-piece cushion and back aid in maintaining your seat while the wider suspension footprint helps absorb bumps and reduce road vibrations. This innovative and ergonomic design promises to provide superior comfort and a reduction in fatigue during long drives.

National Admiral CT

The National Admiral CT offers a unique type of comfort when it comes to truck seats. The Admiral CT now includes a ventilation system. Using their comforter ventilation system, the Admiral CT helps keep drivers cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter with active air movement that circulates air in the cushion and back of the seat. This seat also offers an exclusive Back Cycler system, longer armrests, and an air suspension system.

ISRI /880 Deluxe

ISRI has developed a truck seat that is a little easier on the wallet, yet provides standard comfort with an ergonomic design. The /880 is said to be a seat that is built to last and includes many comfort-enhancing features with a dual chamber lumbar support system, adjustable armrests, seat cushion adjustment, and backrest adjustment. While this seat may seem lacking in luxury, it is an affordable and comfortable option.

Sears Atlas II DLX

This Sears Atlas II DLX is a self-proclaimed best seller for Suburban Seating and Safety. It comes in a variety of colors and has several features for added driver comfort. The Atlas II includes a ToggleLink Air Suspension®, Comfort Zone back frame structure, 22-inch wide seat and back cushions, quad chamber air lumbar support, and a map pocket. This model may not be overly fancy, but it has its own bells and whistles that make it a seat worth considering.

When you purchase your truck seat you are making an investment in your career. Careful consideration and research are a must before you choose your new seat as your seat will make a huge difference in your driving experience, health, and enjoyment in trucking!

Finding the perfect seats for your car or truck doesn't have to be a wild guessing game. Whether you're revamping your ride's interior or replacing worn-out seats, our guide is here to help you navigate the process with ease. From utilizing our comprehensive vehicle search tool to diving deep into the specifics of seat compatibility across generations and models, we cover all bases to ensure you make an informed decision. Discover the ins and outs of seat swapping, including essential considerations like vehicle generation, body changes, and wiring differences. Plus, we offer practical tips for buying from salvage yards to private sellers, ensuring you find seats that not only fit perfectly but also enhance your driving experience. Join us as we explore the journey to finding the ideal seats for your vehicle, ensuring comfort, style, and safety on the road.

What Seats Will Fit In My Car or Truck?

Using Our Vehicle Search

We've written seat swap guides for numerous vehicles. To locate the most complete information on swapping your seats, use our easy vehicle search function(make, model, year) at the top of the page.

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Figuring It Out Yourself

A great place to start is to identify your vehicles generation. For the below example, we're going to try and identify what seats will work in a Mazda Miata. We'll start by visiting the Mazda Miata Wikipedia Page and navigating to the "Generations" section. For this example, we can see that the Mazda Miata is part of the third generation. The Wiki refers to this style as the ND, which links to the MX5 ND Wiki page. This page lists the model years as - Present and also informs us that the Fiat 124 Spider shares the same body. Taking all of this information into account we can come to one relatively safe assumption. Seats from a Miata or Fiat 124, so long as they're from a or newer model, should be a direct bolt-in.

Additional Considerations

In addition to identifying the generation of your vehicle you also want to consider other things that could change the body. If your vehicle is available as both a coupe and convertible that's something to consider. For trucks, cab sizes are a similar topic. Seat wiring can be different between vehicles even of the same model year. If you're adding features you want to make sure you do additional research using forums - check our forum index for more information. When you purchase from us you're covered by our Rest Easy Fitment Call Guarantee. Before shipping your order one of our experienced technicians will call you to discuss all of these considerations and verify you're getting exactly what you need.

5 Key Tips for Buying Car or Truck Seats

1. Ask where the seats are being stored and how long they've been listed online for. Most salvage yards will store the seats in the vehicle, typically exposed to the elements. Much like online dating, you need watch out for outdated photos.
2. Check for signs of accident damage. Many seats will slightly "twist" in an accident causing you to constantly feel like you're leaning.
3. Verify that all sensors and computers in the seats are functional.
4. Ask how the seats are shipped. It will not matter how good of a deal you get on a set of seats, if they get destroyed during shipping. Our seats are individually boxed in double-walled boxes, with plenty of packing material. All of our orders also include shipping insurance.

Where to Buy Used Seats

Get Your Hands Dirty at an Auto Salvage Yard

Junkyards (they don't like that name anymore) can be a treasure trove for bargain hunters, offering a wide range of vehicle seats at significantly lower prices. However, the process and quality of what you find can vary greatly. That being said, searching for vehicle seats in person at a junkyard can feel like a treasure hunt that takes forever, with no guarantees of finding what you need. While the potential for lower costs is a significant draw, the time and effort required can be substantial. This method is for those who have the time to spare and enjoy the hunt, but it's essential to remember that there are no guarantees of quality or functionality. It's also very easy to fall into the trap of purchasing seats that look like they'll work, only to learn the hard way later. 

Salvage Yards Online Storefronts on Auction Sites

While we appreciate the idea of salvage yards attempting to make the most out of their inventory by offering seats online, they have near universally missed the mark by using automated listing software. This software automatically offers the seats up for sale, regardless of condition. Photos provided are typically of poor quality, making it hard to assess the condition of the seats, which are often left exposed to the elements. Also take into consideration that the salvage yards will not take the time to clean, disinfect and condition the seats that they are selling.

This set of King Ranch Seats were advertised as "A" condition, meaning near perfect. With the only photos being blurry and standard definition, it's all guesswork. These ended up having water damage from the open windows. 

This purchasing method epitomizes the saying, "you get what you pay for," with the added risk of receiving a product that doesn't match your expectations. Sure, you have the recourse to return the seats however you'll be on the hook for the return shipping assuming they allow returns at all.

Private Seat Sellers on Marketplace & Auction Sites

With a couple taps everybody has access to private online sellers, whether it be through auction websites or through local cash deals. Buying OEM vehicle seats from a private party or through an online marketplace presents another set of challenges and opportunities. This route can offer lower prices and a wide selection, but it comes with its own risks.

Concealed Damage to Modules, Electronics, or Airbags

 When purchasing seats from a private party the functionality of essential components, such as the modules, is not necessarily guaranteed. A malfunctioning passenger occupancy sensor can easily become a costly issue, with replacements like the Ford part BE5Z-14B056-A costing over $250. These issues can not be diagnosed until your installation is complete, leaving you either without a vehicle or driving around in unsafe conditions.

In recent years we've seen a rash of individuals purchasing seats with blown airbags and "repairing" the seams and installing "new airbags". While restitching a blown airbag seam is technically possible with special thread, it's a process that I would not trust a random person off the internet to do, especially since the machine to do the stitch properly costs $46,000. Large manufacturers also often specifically prohibit the restitching of their seats!  We recommend avoiding seats like this at all costs as an improperly deploying airbag can make accidents significantly worse.

"Take The Money and Run"

Make sure you trust the person you're purchasing from. We have seen a recent uptick in social media scammers, our team even did an investigation into the scammers. These scammers hide behind Facebook anonymity, using marketplace listings to get access to victims. These individuals steal high quality images from ourselves and others in the industry and then offer the "product" at half the price. They get the funds cleared before your "delivery date" so by the time you're filing a dispute they're long gone with your cash in hand.

Why Choose OEM Car And Truck Seats?

All we do is OEM Seats, our team has specialized knowledge on seat compatibility that far exceeds your average parts guy and that parts guy at the Dealership. Note that most Dealerships won't entertain the idea of a seat swap because of legality issues and their lack of knowledge. If you talk to your Dealership about a seat swap, 80% of the time you will hear, "It can't be done." When in fact it can be done.