defender seat foam replacement

[mattmac]

Just got new foams(base&back) for drivers seat on 2003 defender -any tricks/tips to replace them- any tutorials?

[Phil B]

Check Google and the Exmoor web site
Both have good video tutorials

[JDNSW]

A search on this site should find a tutorial - I posted one years ago, possibly in the (now defunct) AULRO magazine.

John

[steveG]

There's a member on here that did a number of youtube videos of his vehicle prep for a big lap - one of them was base foam replacement. Stuffed if I can recall his name but it was a decent video.
I did a base on the county recently. Easy job after a few minutes on YouTube.
Allow some time to clean/paint the frame if it's rusty.

Steve

[Bushman83]

https://youtu.be/T_A0LdO9_fo

[Gordie]

May I ask where you got the base foam? I am looking at them on ebay ex UK for about $55, is that about the norm?? Cheers.

[mattmac]

I got mine from Anthony&Bev at British 4wd imports in Montrose- really nice people and supply quality parts at reasonable prices- ph:97288046
May I ask where you got the base foam? I am looking at them on ebay ex UK for about $55, is that about the norm?? Cheers.

[steveG]

Mine came from Landybitz. A few dollars dearer than ex UK but I was heading away on a trip and didn't want to risk a shipping delay. Britpart but seem to be OK so far.

Steve

[mattmac]

there's plenty of tutorials on replacing the seat base foam but not the seat back foam which i need to do asap-i've removed the whole seat form vehicle but can't work out how to remove the cloth trim? any tips/advice would be greatly appreciated.

[JoeFriend]

This is part one of a full retrim.

https://youtu.be/XF9K44rdLTo

Part 2 finishes it off.

[CraigE]

I did mine using the Exmoor videos

[Chilly]

While doing you can add a heated seat kit...great for winter when it is freezing outside....got mine of eBay

[Chilly]

not the same as mine but similar....

12V 4pcs Cars Universal Carbon Fiber Heated Cushion Seat Heater Pad Switch Kit | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/12V-4pcs-Cars-Universal-Carbon-Fiber-Heated-Cushion-Seat-Heater-Pad-Switch-Kit-/282285165200?hash=item41b981ca90:g:5P4AAOSwcUBYSle i)

[micksta1973]

I ordered 2 bases for my Defender from Exmoor a few days ago, cost 42 pounds. A few days later I was emailed a fright quote of 105 pounds, a total of $245 AUD. I asked to cancel the order. Where can they be sourced locally, for a reasonable cost?

[87County]

I ordered 2 bases for my Defender from Exmoor a few days ago, cost 42 pounds. A few days later I was emailed a fright quote of 105 pounds, a total of $245 AUD. I asked to cancel the order. Where can they be sourced locally, for a reasonable cost?

I bought mine recently from

Karcraft | Sydney Auto Spare Parts | Land Rover, Mini, BMW, Rover, Jaguar (http://www.karcraft.com.au/)

also there is

http://www.lrparts.com.au/about-us.html

[mrb505]

Bought some from BMI (2nd link) recently 2 backs and 2 bases $272 delivered.
Was told by Karcraft they don't sell them anymore

[Walshy25]

I bought mine recently from

Karcraft | Sydney Auto Spare Parts | Land Rover, Mini, BMW, Rover, Jaguar (http://www.karcraft.com.au/)

also there is

ABOUT US - British motor imports pty ltd (http://www.lrparts.com.au/about-us.html)

I just ordered and installed a set from LR Direct are and they were the basic "techno" fabric at around $270 delivered. These where a Britpart kit and I'm happy with the quality.

https://www.lrdirect.com/DA5628E-supplied-by-BRITPART-branded-BRITPART.html

Install wise, the only hard part was stretching the final clip together section of the base cushion together. It took me and a second pair of hands a good 20 mins to pull it over and clip together. * Tip here would be to compress the foam with 1 hand whilst using the other 3 hands :) to stretch it over. I took the time to sand and respray the seat runners etc at the same time and they look better than new now.

Money well spent. Good luck with yours.