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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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Hey guys, just wondering if you have repaired the seats before. My driver side has lost all spring, and is flat on the left side.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 12:42 AM
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The springs may have sagged some, but most likely the foam is also smashed down. You can try to use a piece of indoor/outdoor carpet or jute etc to build up the foam and compensate for either of these issues, but inserting it between the foam and springs.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 01:19 AM
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I agree it is most likely the foam. Not that big of a deal if your good with hog ring pliers. Depending on how much you want to spend you can pick up a kit to rebuild the foam from LMC.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 07:47 AM
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The other, probably easier, option is just replace the seat.
 
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Hey thanks guys, I just checked LMC, and they have the foam kit for $35, not bad at all. Does anyone know if it's a specific foam, or could I find something similar locally? I am in kind of a hurry, I'll be traveling cross country in a couple weeks, and want some cushion on my rear end.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 01:06 AM
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Like TexasGuy001 said, try checking the BOTTOM of the foam where it meets the springs. Many times the springs (thin parallel wire on two inch spacing, if I remeber correctly) will cut into the foam. A piece of carpet or someting similar between the foam and springs will fix the sag and it won't cost a cent. It's quicker and cheaper!

It won't fix the torn fabric.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Ok, I see what your saying, I will give the carpet a try first, thank you.
 
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