doug: thanks for your input on this subject as you've been there, done that. however i must call to your attention fred said earlier in the post they tried that and it didn't work. on a side note, went to the local dodge dealer today on a warrenty issue on the wife's 09 durango and was chatting with the service manager (a very nice lady) and i mentioned the seat issue to her and she said "oh yea, they've (mp) had alot of issues with the hemi alum seats!". she said she couldn't remember were she saw the info but she was aware that there is a problem!