schubie Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 HI, I have a 1998 Outback that I'd like to replace the drivers seat cushion. The fabric is still in good condition but the pad is worn/broken down. I called the dealer and was give part number 64220AC500 and told it was discontinued. by the way the cost of the discontinued cushion was over $300. There is another part number of 64220AC520 for $96 that they told me would not fit my VIN. Does anyone know the difference between the 2 part numbers and has anyone tried it? I saw other posts of people buying the pad from the junk yard or swapping the passenger seat pad but all the ones I can find are in just as bad of shape. Any insight is appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) I'd just take it to a reputable upholstery shop. I'm sure they can rebuild the seat cushion or whatever they do. I haven't taken these seats apart, but there's a chance the passenger side seat bottom would work on a driver side seat. I've done that on other cars before. Passenger seats are usually in better shape at the junkyard. Edited July 7, 2014 by 987687 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Yep, just grab a good passenger side. Easy to get out at the yard, just cut the material and remove the complete pad. i can get complete seats for $40 at the local UPAP self serve yard. $60 shipped, I'll grab you a good foam pad and ship it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Get some stiff foam pad from a fabric store. Cut sections to match the shape of the ones in the seat. Not too bad to do if you have a good sharp knife. Razor blades work as well just takes a few extra swipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp98 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 For cutting foam to shape nothing beats a good electric knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 3M spray adhesive works well on foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I repaired my driver seat foam in my 99 OBW last year. I went to a wrecking yard, and bought a Subaru passenger seat that had good foam. I disassembled the seat to harvest the foam. I then swapped in the foam into my driver's seat. I used cable ties to replace the hog clips securing the fabric, that I had cut off earlier It didn't take much time to do the swap out. Repaired seat looks and feels like new. Rides lots easier on my butt too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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