We totally know we’ve got a queue of jobs to get through this winter. But we thought it might be useful and that it’s about time we get into some details about why we dwell on fixing the seat foundation before any new foam and skins get fitted.
You will never get a great driving seat despite how fresh your seats look unless the foundation is fixed. No different to a house. But you don’t drive your house around and get a sore back or bottom.
The example we’re using here is XC seats, using XA/XB as additional examples for comparison.
If you would like to know what to look out for in investigating why your seats are uncomfortable, these are some of the more common problems that we have encountered during our jobs. It goes without saying that welding repair and spring replacement are required well before the fitment of any upholstery.
Frequently observed issues: cracked / fatigued metal, worn/twisted (or sometimes missing) lock nuts, fatigued / saggy springs, worn or broken spring clips, metal wear from fatigued / unsupportive springs, collapsed (or sometimes broken) edge wire(s) …
You can click on each image to view it in detail.
Driver back rest issues
Driver cushion base issues
We hope this post is helpful in demystifying why your seats are uncomfortable.