I have the 60/40 split bench seats (cloth). After 20,000 miles the drivers side has gotten mushy and just doesn't feel comfortable (firm) as it used to. Has anyone else had this problem? I was thinking about having someone replace the foam with one that is stiffer and longer lasting. Any other recommendations?

Thanks.

 

Just had my friend at the dealer do mine. Bucket seat thought. But the new cushions were different then the old one. A little different design. I also had the the back seat frame replaced bec it was bent. I have 25000 miles but it started getting bad around 20000. It was all covered under warranty.

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99 Expedition 2wd 5.4L, Silver w/Dark Grey Int, Billet Grill (custom chrome insert), Door sills, pedals, brake cover, ant, wiper covers, fender badges, rear view mirror. Shaved roof rack & tail gate, fog light bumper color matched. Clear front corners, WMS intake, directional mirrors. DJM control arms, Toxic shocks, Front and Rear Airbag suspension with 4 wheel independent control, 20in CEC's w 295-40-zr20, Pioneer 7000cd, 9000R main unit, 12 disc changer, TV, VCR, Audiobahn 6.5 Comp Fr/R, Stealth Sub Enclosure, Alpine 100M amp. Clifford Avantguard G4, fully Dynamatted from front to rear, Nav tail lights, smooth wiper cowl, 2000 console, rear roll pan, CCUSA rear wing, wings west fender flare kit, white face gauges.

 

what sort of price tag is associated with replacing the foam on a seat? I am clean out of warrenty - and i guess the seat was not designed for someone 240lbs.

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Bambino Online
1999 reg cab/short box/ORP - 3.55; 5sp-manual 4x4; factory snapless tonneau; twin 6" kicker sub tubes; Custom Exhaust
*Pro Comp 33x12.50x17 soon*

 

If you do it yourself it should not be so bad, the foam is cheap, but it is a little but of a project, if your good with your hands etc.. should take about an hour. It sure is nice with the new seat foams though..........

 

The answer is to put on some weight. If you have a fat *** like I do, the weight is spread out over a greater area and the foam lasts much longer.

 

I have the 60/40 bench and it seems to be going "mushy" on me after about 30,000 miles.

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Brent

Black 1998 F-150 XLT Flareside STX
4.2 V-6, 5-Speed, 3.55 Gears, Hidden Hitch®

 

I didn't think this would be covered under warranty. I am going to call the dealer next week. I'll let you know what they say.

Thanks.

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1998 F-150 XL 2WD

 

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I have a fairly fat ***,and I'll tell you that your seat cushions lasting longer,,is a myth,,,LOL.. Seriously though,mine are flattened against the plastic side panel..
I have the ability to do it myself,anyone know how much just the bottom seat cushion costs?? ,,,,98

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Euro tails(Altezza style)
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good]
Viper 500HF Security system
On the way/wheels,tires,air dam, etc..etc.......
doin the monochromatic boogie
on the front end.Billet grilles on order
www.my-f150.com Still want to lift it,YESSS!
FENDER GUITARS,ROCK!!!
http://www.bigsandy.net
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com

WOW,what a cool site!

 

If you're thinking of replacing the foam yourself get ready for a shock, it's anything but cheap. I tried buying just the foam for an older GT and found it was over $90 just for the seat-bottom.

 

Get in good with the parts guy and try to get it for a bit above cost. Probably around $40.00. and when you do the bottom and cut out the metal ring clamps (just can't remember the correct term, brain fart) just use small wrap ties, work great. quick and easy, I had one that was stabbing me all the time. The rest of the seat cover is all pull and clip type style. It's a one piece foam.

 

I used to have a 75 Mercedes 250. Loved that car but I had to leave the seats blown out because the cushions and covers for
ONE seat cost between three to five hundred! dollars. That $90 bucks is chicken feed,lol. I think the name you were looking for was "hog rings"correct?


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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Euro tails(Altezza style)
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good]
Viper 500HF Security system
On the way/wheels,tires,air dam, etc..etc.......
doin the monochromatic boogie
on the front end.Billet grilles on order
www.my-f150.com Still want to lift it,YESSS!
FENDER GUITARS,ROCK!!!
http://www.bigsandy.net
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com

WOW,what a cool site!

 

EXACTLY, I remenbered later but just didn't reply. I hate those Brain Farts at times.