Seat cushion- OEM, Durafoam or eBay special?

[Plimbob]

Dub,

I did it about 3 years ago and 60k. I'm not a big dud, about 205. Yup, he built up the cushion because the edge toward the door was breaking down. At the time I couldn't find an aftermarket and I didn't want to spend the $$ for OE cushion.

I'll snap a picture and post it. It has held up pretty well.

 

[iamdub]

Dub,

I did it about 3 years ago and 60k. I'm not a big dud, about 205. Yup, he built up the cushion because the edge toward the door was breaking down. At the time I couldn't find an aftermarket and I didn't want to spend the $$ for OE cushion.

I'll snap a picture and post it. It has held up pretty well.

I'd like to see that. It'd be good documentation here to see how 60K on the eBay cover wears.

 

[Plimbob]

Dub, I get a picture posted tomorrow, sorry for the delay got tied on some things and forgot.
Tim

 

[The Raven]

I just steamed both front seat bottoms. If the foam isn’t coming apart or falling apart they will steam and stay just fine. I’ve been doing it for years. They puffed up so well, I steamed the leather a bit to get them back over the bolsters. Before it felt like I was kinda falling to the left when driving, now it’s just right.

Easiest approach by far - steaming "resets" the cushions. They will compress again just like any other new cushion will, but at least you won't have spent $100+ per cushion for new replacements. Granted, steaming doesn't fix tears or holes.

 

[Denaliz]

I got really lucky and found a deal on the GM/oem one on eBay. I would just make sure if going eBay you confirm via the listing and photos it’s gm and not aftermarket

 

[Geotrash]

Easiest approach by far - steaming "resets" the cushions. They will compress again just like any other new cushion will, but at least you won't have spent $100+ per cushion for new replacements. Granted, steaming doesn't fix tears or holes.

Does passing spicy burrito farts hot enough to singe hair qualify as steaming the seats?

 

[The Raven]

Does passing spicy burrito farts hot enough to singe hair qualify as steaming the seats?

If you've got enough to cover the entire cushion, then yes. Or if you have the accuracy to be able to target the problem spots, then you might be able to make that work too.

 

[Geotrash]

Significant disappointment here with the eBay foam cushion. It looks like it was already used. The outside (left) bolster is significantly lower than the inside bolster. See picture below. Contacting the seller - not happy at all. Don't waste your money with this clown, folks! Seller was autoparts-tom.

For 07-14 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500HD Driver Bottom Seat Foam Cushion | eBay

Driver Bottom Seat Foam Cushion Fits 2007-2013 Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche, Yukon. 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Chevy Silverado. 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 GMC Sierra.

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[iamdub]

Significant disappointment here with the eBay foam cushion. It looks like it was already used. The outside (left) bolster is significantly lower than the inside bolster. See picture below. Contacting the seller - not happy at all.

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An identifying numbers on it? I'm wondering if someone sent the seller their used one as a "returned new one".

 

[Sparksalot]

Easiest approach by far - steaming "resets" the cushions. They will compress again just like any other new cushion will, but at least you won't have spent $100+ per cushion for new replacements. Granted, steaming doesn't fix tears or holes.

How are you steaming them?