Considering going back to 1/2 TV

JRS & B wrote:
I had my first battle with sciatica almost 30 years ago. No one can appreciate what back pain is all about unless they have experienced it. I describe it as like a big tooth ache in the spine. So I can appreciate your situation.

I'm thinking if the problem grows out of everyday driving it is the combination of the height of the truck when you climb in, and the pitching motion that comes in turns.

I know when I turn up into my driveway (for example a left turn in) my truck tends to noticeably pitch my body to the right. I figure this rolling motion comes out of the combination of stiffer springs and a just little extra height compared to a 1/2 ton.

So if this is what is aggravating your back, then a vehicle change may be the only answer. Can you swap trucks with someone for a week and see if you notice any change? Or just not drive the truck at all?

Also, you do not say whether you have bucket seats or a bench seats.

I have had a Ford truck with a bench seat, and both a GMC and Ram trucks with bucket seats. That old Ford with about 7 inches of foam padding was much more comfortable than the Ram buckets. And the GMC's seats were the worst of the bunch. IMHO bucket seats in general are not particularly comfortable.

If you do, in fact, have buckets seats, then you might look into some way to improve the driver's seat. I would bet you could get the driver's seat redone and customized with lumbar support and sized to fit you like a glove.

Leather with all power lumbar/heated seats. I have used a couple of padded covers I got from wallyworld. Also, when I drive my wifes Honda Pilot it is so much easier and less painful. I had a 2010 Tundra prior to the 2500 and my dad has a 2011 Tundra I am going to drive around and see if there is difference. All these trucks mentioned have bucket seats. Thanks.

Just looking at the switch it would be minimumal $$$. No bid deal on that end. I should even be able to sell my truck myself.