part number 06 430 drivers seat cushion?
#17
Pole Position
Thread Starter
#18
Intermediate
Hi,
I replaced my drivers side seat padding/cushion on my 04 ls430. Previous owner was a little heavy so i felt the seat was a bit flat. Leather did appear to be a bit loose compared to the passenger seat. Ordered the replacement foam cushion from japan and when it finally arrived I took it to a car upholstery place and paid them to fit it.
The seat felt a little better after but unfortunately not a dramatic difference that I was hoping for from brand new OEM foam! I guess they were never super comfy to start with?. Visually the seat did look slightly better too but still not as good as the passenger seat. I guess the leather cover is much more stretched as it gets used more etc. The leather cover is very expensive and wasn't worth buying a new one. Also in case anyone was wondering I did not notice any change in air flow from the heated and cooled seats - same as the old cushion, it works but its the same.
Personally I was a little disappointed overall but everyone's seats might be flattened a little or a lot. For me the new cushion is marginally better and at least I know I have done all I could do.
I replaced my drivers side seat padding/cushion on my 04 ls430. Previous owner was a little heavy so i felt the seat was a bit flat. Leather did appear to be a bit loose compared to the passenger seat. Ordered the replacement foam cushion from japan and when it finally arrived I took it to a car upholstery place and paid them to fit it.
The seat felt a little better after but unfortunately not a dramatic difference that I was hoping for from brand new OEM foam! I guess they were never super comfy to start with?. Visually the seat did look slightly better too but still not as good as the passenger seat. I guess the leather cover is much more stretched as it gets used more etc. The leather cover is very expensive and wasn't worth buying a new one. Also in case anyone was wondering I did not notice any change in air flow from the heated and cooled seats - same as the old cushion, it works but its the same.
Personally I was a little disappointed overall but everyone's seats might be flattened a little or a lot. For me the new cushion is marginally better and at least I know I have done all I could do.
Last edited by LEX ES300; 03-15-15 at 06:11 AM.
#19
Just use the discount code CL5 in the shopping cart. Its on the 2nd page of the shopping cart after you key in your name and info. Same page where you pick shipping. Thanks!
#20
Hi,
I replaced my drivers side seat padding/cushion on my 04 ls430. Previous owner was a little heavy so i felt the seat was a bit flat. Leather did appeared to be a bit loose compared to the passenger seat. Ordered the replacement foam cushion from japan and when it finally arrived I took it to a car upholstery place and paid them to fit it.
The seat felt a little better after but unfortunately not a dramatic difference that I was hoping for from brand new OEM foam! I guess they were never super comfy to start with?. Visually the seat did look slightly better too but still not as good as the passenger seat. I guess the leather cover is much more stretched as it gets used more etc. The leather cover is very expensive and wasn't worth buying a new one. Also in case anyone was wondering I did not notice any change in air flow from the heated and cooled seats - same as the old cushion, it works but its the same.
Personally I was a little disappointed overall but everyone's seats might be flattened a little or a lot. For me the new cushion is marginally better and at least I know I have done all I could do.
I replaced my drivers side seat padding/cushion on my 04 ls430. Previous owner was a little heavy so i felt the seat was a bit flat. Leather did appeared to be a bit loose compared to the passenger seat. Ordered the replacement foam cushion from japan and when it finally arrived I took it to a car upholstery place and paid them to fit it.
The seat felt a little better after but unfortunately not a dramatic difference that I was hoping for from brand new OEM foam! I guess they were never super comfy to start with?. Visually the seat did look slightly better too but still not as good as the passenger seat. I guess the leather cover is much more stretched as it gets used more etc. The leather cover is very expensive and wasn't worth buying a new one. Also in case anyone was wondering I did not notice any change in air flow from the heated and cooled seats - same as the old cushion, it works but its the same.
Personally I was a little disappointed overall but everyone's seats might be flattened a little or a lot. For me the new cushion is marginally better and at least I know I have done all I could do.
#22
#23
Once you've had a chance to dive into this job (and report back to us ), can you please comment on the condition of the outgoing foam and how it compares to the condition to the new foam? Visual and tactile differences? I ask because my foam is still in "good" shape (even though it's not very comfortable). If your foam is in less than good shape and you notice a nice change in comfort after the swap, I'll want to know that. If, by comparison, your old foam is still in "good" condition like mine is, and you notice a nice change in comfort after the swap, I'll want to know that too.
I'm pretty anxious for your feedback if you couldn't tell.
#24
Pole Position
Thread Starter
received my seat cushion and decided to have a mobile interior guy that does the local lexus and other dealers change it at my house.will report back later this week.the seat is just to heavy.
#25
Lexus Test Driver
I just received mine too.....I have put mine to the side until I hear back from you. What was the cost estimate to have local upholstery guy come out? As much as I like doing my own work if the cost was only a hundred bucks to have a pro do it....I would pay the pro.
#27
Lexus Test Driver
Oh ya....for $95 bucks.......done deal. The only thing for me is that I would tape a towel over the center console and ask the installer to please not scratch anything!!!! I just replaced my scratched console pieces and it would kill me to see some installer set his drill and wrench on my shiny console. I know I probably sound like a freak.....but its hard to find good help these days.......Cant hurt to be a little over cautious. Hope it goes well for you......let us know how it goes.
#28
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
Looking for an update on this topic... I'm in the same boat as others in this thread. My seat bottom seems compressed with leather looser fitting than the passenger seat which also feels much more comfortable. The seat bottom has flattened out & side bolsters dig in more than needed. When compared to my 99' the bottom in the 05' takes an L.
#29
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
The reviews I have read before are positive in replacing the bottom cushion. I have been considering this for a while but mine is not bad. The installer can also fix the center leather to be as tight as the rest of the seat. Personally, retracting the cushion about 1/2 way seems to make it more comfortable for me. Fully extended arches the back in a position that can lead to being uncomfortable. Lumbar and back arch are important.
Last edited by Lavrishevo; 03-14-15 at 07:37 PM.