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sach · 07-31-2019, 08:48 AM

What is the best way to bolster the rear seat springs economically. My seat is like sitting on a waterbed with no support, very uncomfortable.
Thanks, Sach

SSsssteamer · 07-31-2019, 08:56 AM

Stuff each spring's inside with foam rubber. Firms them up nicely.

rotorwrench · 07-31-2019, 09:18 AM

Cotton will last longer but poly foam will work. Does the rear seat have original spring boxes or are they reproductions. Springs fatigue over time if they are used a lot. Corrosion can be another factor that will weaken springs.

sach · 07-31-2019, 09:28 AM

The seat springs are original and probably not in real good condition, some rust on the coils and surrounding wires. They do spring back but do not have any real reliance. I will try stuffing the coils to see what happens. Thanks for the suggestions, Sach

Tacoma Bob · 07-31-2019, 09:59 AM

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Make sure the edge wires are not broken If they are do not weld them as they are spring steel. You can usually buy edge wire from an auto upholstery shop. Also make sure the metal spring ties are in place. When done correctly they aid the springs to work as more of a unit. NOW! do not go to the local Walmart to buy cheap foam to put in the coils. Buy quality foam and your toosh will thank you later. I usually cut the foam 2" x 2" and corkscrew each one into the coils. You want the foam going the entire length of each spring. Next take burlap or some kind of cloth and place that over the cushion. Wrap it around the edge wire and hog ring it all the way around at about the second coil of each spring. Next hog ring randomly the cloth to the tops of several coils. I won't debate cotton vs foam (your car your choice). Place that on top and then your actual seat cover.

07-31-2019, 08:48 AM	#1
sach Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5	reat seat repair What is the best way to bolster the rear seat springs economically. My seat is like sitting on a waterbed with no support, very uncomfortable. Thanks, Sach

07-31-2019, 08:56 AM	#2
SSsssteamer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sedro-Woolley, WA Posts: 1,023	Re: reat seat repair Stuff each spring's inside with foam rubber. Firms them up nicely.

07-31-2019, 09:18 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 18,018	Re: reat seat repair Cotton will last longer but poly foam will work. Does the rear seat have original spring boxes or are they reproductions. Springs fatigue over time if they are used a lot. Corrosion can be another factor that will weaken springs. Last edited by rotorwrench; 08-01-2019 at 12:35 PM.

07-31-2019, 09:28 AM	#4
sach Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5	Re: reat seat repair The seat springs are original and probably not in real good condition, some rust on the coils and surrounding wires. They do spring back but do not have any real reliance. I will try stuffing the coils to see what happens. Thanks for the suggestions, Sach

07-31-2019, 09:59 AM	#5
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,069	Re: reat seat repair Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Make sure the edge wires are not broken If they are do not weld them as they are spring steel. You can usually buy edge wire from an auto upholstery shop. Also make sure the metal spring ties are in place. When done correctly they aid the springs to work as more of a unit. NOW! do not go to the local Walmart to buy cheap foam to put in the coils. Buy quality foam and your toosh will thank you later. I usually cut the foam 2" x 2" and corkscrew each one into the coils. You want the foam going the entire length of each spring. Next take burlap or some kind of cloth and place that over the cushion. Wrap it around the edge wire and hog ring it all the way around at about the second coil of each spring. Next hog ring randomly the cloth to the tops of several coils. I won't debate cotton vs foam (your car your choice). Place that on top and then your actual seat cover.