Swapping Seat Backs

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  1. PhilRyder

    PhilRyder Paid Member Paid Member

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    I haven't had a proper look yet but perhaps someone can give me a definitive answer.
    The left bolster on my driver's seat is fubarred but the passenger seat is fine. Is it possible to swap just the backrest part rather than simply swapping the seats left to right. I ask as I would like to keep the seat height adjustment on the driver's side.
    Thanks all.
     
  2. Tristan

    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    I have stripped and rebuilt rights as lefts, and vice versa. But that was foam off etc. But I can't see any issues, unless it's a 3dr, your tilt mechanism will be on the wrong side.
     
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    1990 Paid Member Paid Member

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    You could just swap new foam and material from a good seat onto the metal of your drivers seat.
     
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  4. PhilRyder

    PhilRyder Paid Member Paid Member

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    Thanks Tristan, I can live with the adjuster being on the wrong side. I can then refurb the broken side at leisure and swap them back:thumbup:
     
  5. PhilRyder

    PhilRyder Paid Member Paid Member

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    That's the plan, longer term.
     
  6. rubjonny

    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    look for a 5 door seat and job done, just make sure its correct age as 84-89 different to 90-92
     
  7. PhilRyder

    PhilRyder Paid Member Paid Member

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    Is there a reason why 5 door is better than 3?
     
  8. dodgy

    dodgy Paid Member Paid Member

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    May have pair CL 5 door seats if close to Halifax, if any use
     
  9. rubjonny

    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    because 5 doors dont have holes where the tilt handle goes on a 3 door. if you use a passenger 3 door seat you'll see the hole ;)
     

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