2006-2008 Dodge Ram truck lower seat cushion and cover replacement

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@ssjmason 2 жыл бұрын

Just changed mine. You don't need to remove the chair or any of that. Simply remove the straps at the bottom and wiggle out the cushion from the back and done. No ratchet no nothing. 10 min job start and finish. 2006 dodge ram 1500. Exactly same seat in the video.

@dlsmith Жыл бұрын

Great video! One of the best "how-to" videos I've used. My seat looks much better! I do have a couple of suggestions to add for those who are about to tackle this cushion and cover replacement. Be careful with the felt material - it is rather fragile. I did tear off one of the clips - possibly because I pulled too hard or just at the wrong angle. Also I suggest waiting a little further into the process to cut your opening for the electrical controls. I ended up cutting my opening too high. Because of the new thicker cushion the cover didn't pull down as far as the old one did. So I suggest pulling everything tight and clipping in all but the clip closest to the controls so you can see exactly where to cut. With a new cushion it may not exactly match the opening in the old cover. One more thing - be careful if you press in the Velcro strips then decide to pull them back off. One of my bottom strips starting pulling out of the cushion instead of the Velcro releasing.

@jerrylinton1 Жыл бұрын

I've been dealing with a torn cover and deteriorated cushion for a long time in my 06, same exact color and pattern. I thought for sure I'd be dealing with hog rings and glued on foam. This info is immensely helpful and all your camera angles are spot on! I really appreciate the time you took on this and the knowledge you passed on to help us out! Cheers

@MotorCityMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thanks for noticing all the hard work and small details that go into all the videos. The feedback is greatly appreciated!

@renebollengier1111 5 ай бұрын

Mine too. AWSOME explanation. Appreciate your effort.

@ffiddy 2 жыл бұрын

I just got done replacing driver seat cushion. THANK YOU for such an informative video! I was done in less than 40 minutes. AWESOME JOB!!!

@MotorCityMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Doesn’t take long and looks like a new seat once your done. Still surprised how well it matches the original

@russellbrown9655 2 жыл бұрын

You've made one of the best, informative videos i've ever watched on KZfaq. Thanks to you, my seat repair on my 04 ram was a lot easier and it looks great. Russell

@Bushgator 2 жыл бұрын

This was the most informative step by step thorough video I have ever seen on here or anywhere! Dude knocked it out of the park with the professionalism. Thanks for teaching us how to and saving money David in Tampa bay. Now I hope I can get a new cover and foam seat for my 08 Ram 1500

@dinofontana9242 2 жыл бұрын

The best do it yourself video I have ever seen. Very thorough on every scenario you will run across while replacing seat covers. (A+)

@loubonnett 2 жыл бұрын

The Bob Ross auto mechanic video producers. Nice, no stress explanation. Well done!

@MotorCityMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks. Those are happy seat covers 😂

@Elmister-nu3bm 4 ай бұрын

@@MotorCityMechanicdo you know if there is available seat replacement cover kit for a 2003 dodge ram truck electric seat diver side

@wyattoneable 4 жыл бұрын

You've taken a lot of mystery out of upholstery. It wasn't that hard. At least you made it look easy Dave.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Now if I had to stitch it....that would have been another story! Great to hear from you Wyatt!

@chesterfrank2046 2 жыл бұрын

A Dad dadafrra

@Urbicide 2 жыл бұрын

This is Plug & Play upholstery. Otherwise, you would take the old cover, & very carefully cut the stitching holding the various pieces together. Then you would use each piece as a template, laying them out on your chosen material, & cut new pieces from a roll or two of bulk fabric, vinyl, or leather. Then you get to sew the individual replacement pieces together on an industrial sewing machine. Automotive upholstery used hog rings to secure the covers over the foam & on to the seat frame, perhaps along with a copious amount of contact adhesive. It is amazing how much labor can be involved. Automotive upholsters usually have some very strong wrists & fingers from pulling & stretching material all day long.

@Urbicide 2 жыл бұрын

You did an excellent job with this video. Couldn't ask for a more straight forward tutorial.

@Bulldog75stp 2 жыл бұрын

You made this seem so easy. I might give it a try. My seats needs a facelift lol.

@jasm.5823 2 жыл бұрын

You have the best tutorial I’ve seen for this task. I’ll be replacing my cushion following your video. Thank you!

@Shaun3734 Жыл бұрын

I’ll be tackling this very project tomorrow! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it’s given me what I need to tackle things with my ram many times! Anytime I have an issue I search your videos first and always find what I need!

@billyyoder8171 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. Have a blessed and safe week to you and your family.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Billy Yoder thank you and do the same as well Billy

@hrford8362 4 жыл бұрын

You make amazing step by step instructional video's, second to none, Thank you....

@paintersson 4 жыл бұрын

You always are very polite and professional. I like the way you take the time with every detail. This was a great tutorial on replacing the lower seat cushions. I like the plug for Genos I like them as well.

@vnysbossman 2 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Your step by step clear instructions along with your clear video are well appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to make a great instructional video.

@jessemas27 Жыл бұрын

That was a great How To video. Leaving the seat frame in the truck saved my back some unwanted pain.

@user-ji9nk3kt9n 4 ай бұрын

This guy was awesome, he remind me of the instructors in army aviation school. Very precise, keep it up

@davidrobins4025 2 жыл бұрын

David, your detailed description and excellent video make the whole installation look very doable. Thank you. I really appreciate your quality of work.

@MotorCityMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t take long to do and looks like a million bucks once it’s done especially when compared to what it was replacing

@MrPaox2 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. Awesome detailed video! You are da man! That is exactly the same wear spot i have. Got mine ordered and excited to get this done. Stay blessed and safe to you and your family.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Eliu Edwin Paopao it will feel brand new once you do it. Glad it finally got around to it.

@twintibbsdiesel93 3 жыл бұрын

I just did mine Thanks to you Bro !! Huge difference !!!!

@twinntibbsdiesel7141 4 жыл бұрын

I love this guy. He is easy to understand and he is very thorough . I wish I lived near his shop because I'd have him work on my 2008 Ram3500 Dually .

@Augiebracerofam 3 жыл бұрын

I replaced my cover and cushion two years ago. I didn’t remove the seat and fought with the clips for a month. 2006 Mega Cab. Geno’s has great stuff. Glad I found your channel. Thank you for sharing information.

@thomasgibson8025 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video. I have to replace my entire seat frame as the motors no longer function. I am now extremely confident in the necessary steps for R& R of the complete assembly. You are a most excellent instructor!!

@samelloit602 11 ай бұрын

This is the best absolutely the best instructional teaching lesson I ever watched on seat restoration, thank you

@Dean-lg4bk 4 жыл бұрын

Dave I replaced my 2012 Jeep oil pump thanks to you. Your videos were a giant help. Hope the new shop is going good Thanks again

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Dean great job. Glad that it turned out well. Appreciate you commenting Dean

@sstocker31 4 жыл бұрын

Such a timely vid David.....the seat cushion is screwed on my truck as well. This is such a detailed video you left me with no questions to ask. Thanks and TWO BIG thumbs up to you!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Its easy once you know how and when there are companies selling the parts to make the swap quick

@g.s.7252 Жыл бұрын

Best video that goes thru in detail. Could'nt get any better. Thanks for taking your time makes job easier.

@ryanjohnson4320 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Dave. Keep doing what you're doing. Did the same thing to my 2001 2500 years ago, and put leather interior into it. I miss that truck!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Johnson thanks Ryan. Leather with heated seats would be awesome

@georgeramsey2827 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Its so much easier to remove the seat first. I bought a cheaper cushion and added support on the bottom to keep the springs from wearing through. Geno's cushion is worth the extra money.

@vr4787 4 жыл бұрын

Could have used this a few months ago when I was retrofitting a Ram 1500 cushion to fit my 06 Dakota. Great video!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

V R your welcome and thanks for watching. Took me awhile to do this one, got busy with customer work mid way which explains the hair being short and the hair being long long

@robmilne5407 2 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled across your KZfaq- best instruction & quality video I’ve come across! I’ve talked with a few upholstery shops and none of them can match the factory look! Thank you for the inspiration to tackle this at home!!

@MotorCityMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

This cover is a spot on match! I still can’t believe they could get it to match exactly like they did. Thanks for watching!

@scottgillette6667 4 жыл бұрын

Your the best!! Paid a lot of money to the upholsterer to have this done the 1st time on my 2007 6.7l Megacab 2500!! Please keep these videos coming!!.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Scott Gillette thanks Scott! I sure will

@stevemcdonald8809 2 жыл бұрын

You have covered all the bases sir. Well done.

@MotorCityMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Glad you enjoyed, make sure to subscribe

@brianbrink1421 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent training. You took the mystery out of the process. You are right about Genos. They are top notch. Just ordered Billstein shocks off them. Thanks for the very informative video.

@MotorCityMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Love working with them. Great people fir sure. Thanks for the kind words about the video and for watching as well!

@braedenbrown6691 4 ай бұрын

Off The Chain! Way Better Than Taking The Whole Seat Frame Out! Really Appreciate This. Geno’s Here I Come🏃🏿🏃🏿🏃🏿

@rjs2005 4 жыл бұрын

So close to 100K subscribers! Love this video, you definitely made this job look easy.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

rjs2005 days away! Can’t wait....been a long road!

@tomsheets6399 2 жыл бұрын

Your video was very very well done. Very concise and a good, great explanation.

@miverson4 2 жыл бұрын

Great video !!! I have the cushion and cover now I can do this tomorrow. Thanks.

@tonyfazz1 2 жыл бұрын

You’re a great teacher -instructed.Great information on your video

@mybuddyet 2 жыл бұрын

this is the best video I've ever seen for working on anything on my truck!

@MotorCityMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad you approve

@bigred3169 Жыл бұрын

thank you sir I just went to Genos and ordered that very setup

@trevonmoultrie6010 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I had a new seat cushion in, in less than 20 minutes.

@kipmanders745 2 жыл бұрын

My 08 Ram Megacab Laramie still has a proper 90% Lthr seat cond in rear and passenger but the driver not being the same , had me looking for newer model take-outs. while totally worth it to upgrade ..being unable to run into & find a genuine deal , it just hasn’t taken top priority. This vid quality and info / link has made me decide qik what I can simply do and enjoy the results. Thank you.

@jeffreyrendall1041 Жыл бұрын

Best of the best instructional video I've seen on KZfaq! Thank you! I can do this!

@kaiserbailey Жыл бұрын

Your videos are always spot on

@johngoold1218 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained and demonstrated. Much appreciated.

@delfomater3950 3 жыл бұрын

great video. thank you for all the details and explaining everything. I'll be doing mine and this helped alot.

@markmaestas753 3 жыл бұрын

Wow good job! I’ll be ordering my cushion and cover!

@MotorCityMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Mine has held up great and doesn’t stain no where as easy as the original version. In fact no stains so far no matter what I have done or had to clean up

@elcheapo5302 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great vid, Dave. I did this on my 2nd gen Ram a year or two ago. It was actually easier, due to design and I don't have power seats. The aftermarket cushion is more comfortable than the worn out, crumbling 20 year old one, but it's too stiff. I'm a tall guy who sits somewhat upright, so now my head rubs the headliner and I can't get the power mirror on the driver's side to angle high enough for me to use without ducking. This was never an issue with the original cushion, even when the truck was new. Maybe one day I'll try to take an inch or two out of the bottom of it. Also, some of my metal rods under the cushion were broken; I used cut down thick wire clothes hangers to replace them.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

El Cheapo your welcome and thank you for watching. This cushion is a bit stiffer and takes some use to “relearning” what it was like when it was new, use to that old flat cushion lol

@dtaposse8858 4 жыл бұрын

Nice looking wiring under the seat I seen some frankenstine wiring in my day

@alanosborne1947 3 жыл бұрын

That was the most in depth instructional video I have seen in a long time!! GREAT JOB!! I need to do the same repair to my 07 3500 Mega Cab. Also I need to repair the electric seat. I will not go up or down or tilt forward/back. It does however move forward and back for leg adjustment. Do you have a repair video for that?

@snakebite7277 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear step by step instructions. Kudos! The only thing I missed was all the nonsense about how your dog stained the seats or having a knife in your pocket caused the hole...Thanks for not sharing your life story like all the other guys on KZfaq.

@jesssmith9847 Жыл бұрын

What a great explanation; thanks David!

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 жыл бұрын

Nice walkthrough and demonstration as well as install on the driver captian seat

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Antonio Claudio Michael many thanks Antonio

@larrywyatt4595 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work David. Thanks

@jakemason9436 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. You are a great instructor.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Jake Mason appreciate that comment Jake!

@BonheurEsperer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your highly detailed videos. You're the best!!👍

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Ortiz your welcome Daniel! Thanks for checking it out

@davelevy4394 Жыл бұрын

Dude, you are a wealth of knowledge!!

@ronaldspencer547 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Nice step by step.

@slim56 4 жыл бұрын

The new shop is looking good, love your videos.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Slim56 many thanks. Feels great having my own place

@jimheavey241 3 жыл бұрын

Just installed new foam and cover on my 2008 Dodge Ram Megacab drivers seat. This video was very helpful however you missed the two clips at the ends of black fabric at rear of seat. This flap should go on first, then the strap coming across, and finally the carpet cover piece. Anyway thanks for the video. Seat came out great.

@kenuber4766 4 жыл бұрын

Dave, it's good to see you again! Hope all is well. Love your videos and Geno's ad well/

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken for watching and glad to hear from you

@timk.5625 2 жыл бұрын

Great and informative video. Do you have a video on the lumbar adjustment ? Mine broke and I was wondering if it is hard to fix.

@moof7010 2 жыл бұрын

that was a great video thank you for the direction

@ronbaynes2755 4 жыл бұрын

Another nice video David. Good to see you back on utube. By the way, nice looking shop !

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Ron Baynes thanks Ron. Loving the new shop as well

@drivewaygarage1561 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very well made video. Thank you for taking the time.

@MotorCityMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thank you for your time as well spent watching it

@stevequate1797 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched your injector replacements. I was told I needed all 6 replaced and the bill was gonna be around 6,500-7,500, had truck hauled home been Sitting ever since. Lost my job right after that truck been sitting fir 13 months but just got new job(f..k this covid it killed me finacially) but truck #1 thing on list, batteries dead buying new batteries Saturday having truck hauled to another place I been researching talking to people. Thanks you saved me a ton of unneeded money spending. Wished I could talk with you, there are injectors on eBay, says Bosch injectors ranging from 101-200.00, any find anyone that will tell me why that injector on eBay is 110.00 and dodge house or diesel shops are 500.00-1.200 a pop. Don’t know what to do in that, hate to buy 110.00 of eBay but don’t have 1,200 fir 1-2 either right now. Thanks will check back to see if a time has posted or replied time post any help greatly appreciated thanks Stev-O

@yellowjacket3840 2 жыл бұрын

I want to Thank you My seat was worn out and I ordered mine from genos and replaced mine with ease I had to wait on the fabric because it was out of stock but got it a few days after the foam arrived Sure beats paying dodge to replace it

@vitoconginejr3283 3 ай бұрын

Excellent demonstration/video

@ccaamm1 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Very clearly demonstrated.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

ccaamm1 glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching

@rustycowll5735 4 жыл бұрын

wow! hands-down best how-to video, ever. kudos.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Rustycowl L appreciate that great feedback and for you watching!

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 жыл бұрын

Good upholstery tips and information Dave 👌

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Antonio Claudio Michael thanks man!

@7D9Z28 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video! I'm glad you said Geno's has covers that also fit 1500s. I have a 2011 Laramie and found what I needed for cushion and cover. The driver's vented section works but not the heated. Passenger's side no issue. Both heated and vented work. Any thoughts as what to look for when I do the replacement? Thanks

@MikeG104 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very clear instructions. Subscribed.

@robertmencl9169 4 ай бұрын

Most professional video ever.

@russelallen5342 4 жыл бұрын

Another clear, precise video, thanks!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Russel Allen many thanks Russel

@dtaposse8858 4 жыл бұрын

Nice cutout on the switches ur the best david

@ronblack9778 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. You are an excellent teacher. One question, my seat back is worn through and a piece if metal is sticking through and the recline handle does not hold. How do you replace the seat back cushion and the recline stops?

@brentbrowning527 10 ай бұрын

I'm thanking you so much for a great helpful video, only thing I'd say is take the seat bolts out first, then flip seat a little back to access the electric plug. Otherwise all was great 👍.

@fishfish3429 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Were you able to get the seat backs clean enough to match? I looked at Geno's but I didn't see the seat back covers there. Thanks, and awesome job being super clear!!

@carlsylvester425 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME tutorial, bro!

@cfel777 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Definitely a project on my list. Any tips for removing the seat from a single cab?

@randallcheek9308 4 жыл бұрын

Keep them coming david. Another great video. What. No trolls

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Randall cheek thanks brother!

@msaegen118 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Thank you!

@MotorCityMechanic Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@tracyjones5026 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very detailed work. Thanks a lot👍

@MotorCityMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thank you for watching as well.

@michelemorvik7331 3 жыл бұрын

Great channel

@merlepatterson 5 ай бұрын

23:28 Just recovered my Ram 3500 seats and there's two clips at the outer edges of the rear black felt strap that clip onto the outer corners of the rear seat frame before you finish folding the carpet flap over. I noticed you missed them in the video (I almost did too but I caught it on final inspection)

@vernonbuchmann9711 2 жыл бұрын

do you have a video for the seat backs also? Very good video on the seat bottoms. : )

@kevinpodolski6506 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Great video!

@jantimbramble7941 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job, thank you. I hope it's a long time before I need to do it on mu 2016 Ram though!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

JanTim Bramble just depends how many times you get in and out lol. Hopefully long time for sure

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice quality 👌 cushion and seat cover 👌

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

Antonio Claudio Michael as good as OEM!

@Seven0true702 2 жыл бұрын

Great job

@darryladams519 2 жыл бұрын

Many years ago at my old job practical jokes were amuck. Best one I saw/heard of was after a coworker got another coworker, was to slim Jim his vehicle (company vehicle that is) take an open can of sardines and place it between the cushion and seat springs. The open side against the cushion of course so it would soak up the juice. After a few days of sitting in hot and humid GA weather it stunk to high heaven and he couldn't find the source of the smell.

@jpboileau5473 4 жыл бұрын

Good job! Really liked this video!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

JP Boileau many thanks! Glad you enjoyed

@croquest8749 Жыл бұрын

This is just what l needed. THANK YOU

@MotorCityMechanic Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad that the video helped. Make sure to subscribe

@helivesonforever 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'd love to see some work on second gen rams if you ever get any in the shop.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 жыл бұрын

***Classified*** I will certainly try to film some when I can. Thanks for checking this video out!

@overheadcam32 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I think Ill check into ordering the seat cushion. What is the secret to keeping the seat back from falling when you lean against it? How do I tighten it up. Thank you sir.