Cheap Seat Foam (1 Viewer)

[wrc3]

So just for a whim I measured the dimensions of the seat foam on the drivers side bottom. Turns out Dorman 926-896 is a good match for 75 bucks. I pulled my old foam and took a pic comparing the two. You can see it attached.

 

[jesus888]

Watching this. When you planning on installing?

 

[wrc3]

I have it basically in now. I have to dig out my hog rings and pliers but the upholstery is on. May be about .5 inch too long but not bad. Ill take pics after full install.

 

[3_puppies]

did you slice the center of the foam for the piece that goes down thru and attaches underneath?

 

[MACFJ60]

Great find! Please post final pics.

 

[Jamieson22]

Just a quick nod as a fellow follower of the cult of Darn Tough socks.

 

[wrc3]

I did not slice down the middle. I am going to trim the rear about 1/2-1 inches and reinstall. There is too much foam hanging off the front lip.

Wife turned me on to Darn Tough socks. Ill never wear anything else. I have 500 miles of running on the pair in the pic and they look brand new.

 

[Michael Hanson]

Hi, So how soft or hard is the new seat in comparison to maybe your back seat?

 

[wrc3]

Couldnt find my hog rings and pliers so waiting on a new set. Ill update the thread once I have foam in and the seat in the truck. Probably late this week.

 

[1MOA]

While on the topic of Dorman foam seats has anyone found a like foam base for fj40's?


























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[wrc3]

Best suggestion is measure the dimensions and then go to Amazon or the Dorman website and hunt for something similar.

 

[Michael Hanson]

Specter in Calif.

 

[wrc3]

Cut the foam down about an inch from the end and trimmed one part that was over hanging a bit. It fits pretty good and for 75 bucks isnt a bad fix. I sat on it and it feels nice and firm. My OEM was smushed so I don’t really have a feel for what it is supposed to be like but it is better than what it was.

 

[3_puppies]

did you cut a slice in the foam for the fabric piece to go down thru?

 

[wrc3]

I did not. I am interested to see if it has any affect.

 

[jesus888]

Any more updates on this? Love it? Leave it? I’m gonna need to do this soon, I don’t mind keeping OEM seats but the bottoms are sooooooo Smushy and I’m too short to sit any lower

 

[Michael Hanson]

Hi, Just a note, The Specter ones I put in over 15 years ago are still holding up fine. I would like to know how these worked out without the center hold down .

 

[Roonie]

Hi, Just a note, The Specter ones I put in over 15 years ago are still holding up fine. I would like to know how these worked out without the center hold down .

I have heard many say the specter ones are hard as a rock and lift you up a few inches. Some have drilled holes in the foam to relieve the hardness which I think works. Also the Specter ones are pricey! Currently selling for $500 for a pair. Its always good to find alternatives.

 

[jesus888]

I have heard many say the specter ones are hard as a rock and lift you up a few inches. Some have drilled holes in the foam to relieve the hardness which I think works. Also the Specter ones are pricey! Currently selling for $500 for a pair. Its always good to find alternatives.

Bingo, I’d like to be a few inches higher and avoid spending $500 to do it

 

[wrc3]

No updates. Sorry. I have Corbeaus in now and havent had time to switch the seat out to see how it does.