Driver's seat

I have a 17 Crewmax Platinum and the seat foam on the the drivers side seat has begun to flatten out a bit where I am definitely noticing a loss of comfort, not to mention it putting pression on the driver's side seat controls. I reached out to a couple of upholstery shops to have it replaced and they want the truck for several days which isn't going to happen so I was thinking about just replacing the leather and ventilated foam insert with a new one and wonder what everyone's thoughts are and any suggestions on where to get it other than the dealership. I just need the section that one actually sits on, not the seat back. Thanks.

 

I feel your pain. I see my seat doing the same thing. How much is the foam from the dealer? I wrapped my seat in leather myself and it’s not that hard. For them to what to keep it for a few days is a joke. It’s like probably a 2 hour job for one seat.

 

A few years ago, I did this on my 2004 Tundra. Now it didn't have ventilated seats, but it really wasn't too bad of a project. I bought the foam and a new cover from the dealership. There were a few hog rings used to reattach cover to foam. IF you have the materials, hog rings, and pliers, I suspect you could knock it out in an evening. Or at worst, a Saturday afternoon or something.

 

I think many seats are all molded in foam. It's not like putting a new piece of foam in the couch or loveseat. Not saving you couldn't cut a section out and replace it but be prepared for a good days work.

 

I am the first to acknowledge my limitations. I am more of a 'how much and how long' type of person on vehicles. It is what it is. I know I had to have one of the rear seat cover and foam replaced being the dealership sliced it by accident, but that was where they took it out and I went back a day later to get it put back in. That I didn't care about. I don't know what the cost would be, but I believe for the leather cover and the insert was getting close to a grand from the dealership.