Driver's seat back problem
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Driver's seat back problem
Hi Guys,
I have had two back operations due to a slipped disc (trying to lift an engine in 1978 coursed the initial prob.).
Generally not much issues until a did a road trip in my new/ old Patrol 2007 4,8, and I ended up with major sciatica in my left leg needing a couple of anti inflams injections etc.
Obviously the seat has gone a bit soft, so the support is not there - I was at the car upholsterers this morning, and they said the foam maybe had softened over the years and they could replace it, but no guarantees.
Any thoughts from forum members - can I get new foam insets from Nissan - any advice appreciated.
My Disco 3 has slightly higher, and much firmer seats, plus good lumber support low down, and I can drive all day with no issues.
The Patrol is my retirement car to do trips into Southern Africa - but not with this problem!
Cheers,
Rob.
I have had two back operations due to a slipped disc (trying to lift an engine in 1978 coursed the initial prob.).
Generally not much issues until a did a road trip in my new/ old Patrol 2007 4,8, and I ended up with major sciatica in my left leg needing a couple of anti inflams injections etc.
Obviously the seat has gone a bit soft, so the support is not there - I was at the car upholsterers this morning, and they said the foam maybe had softened over the years and they could replace it, but no guarantees.
Any thoughts from forum members - can I get new foam insets from Nissan - any advice appreciated.
My Disco 3 has slightly higher, and much firmer seats, plus good lumber support low down, and I can drive all day with no issues.
The Patrol is my retirement car to do trips into Southern Africa - but not with this problem!
Cheers,
Rob.
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Re: Driver's seat back problem
I think this will interest a lot of us, as our Patrol seats get older
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Re: Driver's seat back problem
Our seats & our rear ends too...
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Re: Driver's seat back problem
I had my drivers seat re-foamed in high density years ago & it helped alot.
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Re: Driver's seat back problem
Hi Rob
Good question. Also prone to backpain whilst driving. However, the Troll seats in my 2007 GU are some of the BEST seats for lumber support I've ever had.
But saying that, after 12 years, I have noticed the support on the right hand side of the drivers seat saging and was considering refurbishing options as well.
JP would like to know more ... who did it, how much, did you have to have the whole seat/s recovered.
Thank you
John
Good question. Also prone to backpain whilst driving. However, the Troll seats in my 2007 GU are some of the BEST seats for lumber support I've ever had.
But saying that, after 12 years, I have noticed the support on the right hand side of the drivers seat saging and was considering refurbishing options as well.
JP would like to know more ... who did it, how much, did you have to have the whole seat/s recovered.
Thank you
John
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Re: Driver's seat back problem
It was Clive's Auto trimmers in Fordsburg
I took them the seat & it took 3 days.
There was no leather work needed just the HDFoam.
Cost R550 if memory serves, but that was a few years ago.
I took them the seat & it took 3 days.
There was no leather work needed just the HDFoam.
Cost R550 if memory serves, but that was a few years ago.
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Re: Driver's seat back problem
Thanks for the replies guys,
I have been to the motor trimmer and she is seeing if Nissan can supply new foam, given her the VIN number and she has already come back to check if it is the electric seat and has a side airbag- not holding my breath though.
I think the high density foam with perhaps a bit more lumbar support is the next step - or a cushion you buy online for driving.
But I love the vehicle and am not going to give up easily.
I have been to the motor trimmer and she is seeing if Nissan can supply new foam, given her the VIN number and she has already come back to check if it is the electric seat and has a side airbag- not holding my breath though.
I think the high density foam with perhaps a bit more lumbar support is the next step - or a cushion you buy online for driving.
But I love the vehicle and am not going to give up easily.
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Re: Driver's seat back problem
If that doesn't work perhaps see if you can fir Recaros or something?
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Re: Driver's seat back problem
Thank you JP
Looking forward to your updates Rob... Thank you
John
Looking forward to your updates Rob... Thank you
John
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Re: Driver's seat back problem
My 2011 has a adjustable lumbar support. I cannot recall if my GU I had that option.
Maybe see if you can get a GUII seat?
Maybe see if you can get a GUII seat?
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