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Seat cushion fix

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by burr64, Jun 1, 2020.

  1. Jun 1, 2020 at 10:14 AM
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    burr64

    burr64 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    The drivers seat in my 2005 is getting uncomfortable after a while driving. Is a good remedy to replace cushions or maybe remove upholstery and add some?
     
  2. Jun 1, 2020 at 10:40 AM
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    taco57

    taco57 Well-Known Member

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    I have a 1st gen and I had a professional upholstery shop remove the cover and add foam. Much better and done correctly.
     
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  3. Jun 1, 2020 at 1:28 PM
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    burr64

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    Thanks. I'm leaning that direction too. I think its a matter of lumbar support. It feels best with the lumbar adjuster all the way out. But it's still not enough.
     
  4. Jun 4, 2020 at 4:16 AM
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    burr64

    burr64 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone else experience degradation of the seat comfort? There's 150k miles, mostly from me. I'm 170 lbs. So I guess it's to be expected at some level. I just wonder how common it is.
    So I was also considering finding a used seat assembly thats newer. Should be easy enough since they fit many years.
     
  5. Jun 4, 2020 at 1:54 PM
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    jon_elc

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    i think the left side of the seat pan foam gets mashed down alot from sliding in and out.
     

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