OEM 2003–2008 Dodge Ram Front Driver and Passenger Leather Seats

OEM 2003–2008 Dodge Ram Front Driver and Passenger Leather Seats

Product Highlights

Front seat replacement on a 2003 through 2008 Dodge Ram is one of the most consistent interior repair requests we handle from this generation at McClain Auto Part. The driver seat takes the most punishment. Bolster cracking, cushion collapse from years of daily entry and exit, and torn leather at the seating surface contact points are the most common damage patterns on 3rd Gen Ram front seats. Accident damage that compresses or distorts the seat frame rounds out the typical reasons owners search for 2003–2008 Dodge Ram leather seats as a replacement set.

OEM Ram seats from the correct generation and trim level are the right solution for a clean result. Aftermarket universal seat alternatives sit differently, mount differently, and look different from the factory configuration in ways that become obvious once installed. A factory leather seat pulled from a verified 3rd Gen donor truck maintains the original mounting geometry, foam profile, and leather finish that the receiving truck was built around. Consequently, the installation result looks and feels like the original interior rather than an approximation of it.

At McClain Auto Part, we source 3rd Gen Dodge Ram front leather seat sets from verified donor trucks and confirm the trim level and interior color before listing. Condition details and photos are available before you commit to a purchase.

Product Overview

This listing covers OEM front driver and passenger leather seat assemblies sourced from 2003 through 2008 Dodge Ram donor trucks. The 3rd Generation Ram covers the DR, DH, D1, DC, and DM platform variants across Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 applications during this production window.

The front seat set includes the driver seat assembly and passenger seat assembly as configured in the donor vehicle. Leather upholstery covers the primary seating surfaces across both seats. Power seat provisions, heated seat wiring, lumbar adjustment mechanisms, and recline hardware reflect the trim level and option package of the specific donor truck.

Dodge Ram front leather seats from this generation came across multiple trim levels including SLT, Laramie, and Longhorn configurations. Each trim level uses a different leather grade, stitching detail, and seat foam profile. Consequently, confirming the trim level of the donor set against your truck’s interior is the most important fitment step before ordering.

Fitment and Compatibility

The 3rd Generation Ram platform covers a six-year production run from 2003 through 2008. Several variables affect which front seat set fits correctly in a specific truck.

Generation Confirmation

This seat set is from the 3rd Generation DR platform. The mounting rail geometry, floor attachment provisions, and electronic connector locations on 3rd Gen seats differ from both the previous 2nd Gen BE platform and the subsequent 4th Gen DS platform. As a result, confirm your specific generation before ordering. A 3rd Gen seat set does not fit a 4th Gen truck without bracket modification.

Trim Level

Ram driver seat replacement and passenger seat replacement projects on this generation require matching the trim level of the donor seat to the receiving truck’s interior. An SLT seat uses a different foam profile and leather finish than a Laramie configuration. Installing seats from the wrong trim creates visible and tactile mismatches with the surrounding door panels and console.

Power Versus Manual Seat Provisions

Front seat configurations on this generation varied between power and manual adjustment depending on the trim level and option package. Power seats require floor wiring provisions at the seat mounting location. Confirm whether your truck has power or manual seat provisions before ordering to ensure the replacement set integrates correctly with the existing floor wiring.

Interior Color

3rd Gen Ram leather interiors came in multiple color configurations tied to the trim level and model year. The leather shade and stitching color in the donor set need to match your truck’s interior package. Contact us before ordering and we provide photos for color evaluation before you commit.

Cab Configuration

Front seat mounting provisions are consistent across cab configurations within the same platform and trim level on this generation. However, confirm your cab style when ordering to ensure no cab-specific variation affects the installation.

Side Airbag Provisions

Factory leather seats on this generation carry side airbag provisions on most trim levels. This is a safety-critical fitment point. Confirm airbag provisions between the donor set and the receiving truck before ordering.

VIN Verification

Share your VIN before ordering. We cross-reference the donor seat configuration against your specific truck across generation, trim level, interior color, and electronic provisions before processing the order.

OEM Quality

Every seat in this set is factory original from a verified 2003 through 2008 Dodge Ram donor truck. The leather upholstery, foam construction, seat frame hardware, and electronic provisions all reflect factory production specifications for the original trim level. Furthermore, OEM factory seats maintain the original mounting rail geometry and connector positions that allow direct installation without bracket modification on a like-for-like replacement.

Aftermarket leather seat alternatives for this platform exist but they consistently differ from factory in foam density, bolster shape, and mounting geometry. An OEM replacement set delivers the full factory specification from surface to structure rather than approximating the appearance with a different underlying seat construction.

Shipping and Availability

OEM 2003 through 2008 Dodge Ram front leather seat sets ship nationwide from our Cleveland, Ohio facility. Local pickup is available for buyers who want to inspect the seats in person before taking delivery. Local delivery is available in select areas around Cleveland.

Availability varies by trim level, interior color, and current donor vehicle inventory. When you contact us, provide your year, model, cab configuration, trim level, interior color, and VIN. We confirm current availability and match the correct seat configuration to your truck before anything ships.

Before You Order

Confirm your generation, model year, trim level, interior color, power or manual seat provisions, and airbag system before reaching out. Request photos of the leather surface condition, bolster wear, stitching detail, and hardware before committing to a purchase.

Contact our Cleveland team with your year, model, trim, cab configuration, and VIN. We confirm fitment and availability before anything ships.

McClain Auto Part. Cleveland, Ohio. OEM RAM truck parts shipped nationwide. In business since 2009.