Seat foam

Dan Beller-McKenna · Post by **Dan Beller-McKenna** » 7 Apr 2019 7:08 am

I have an old seat that could use new foam. Read on an old thread that CW Edgar and Joe Naylor recommend #140 foam. I know you can't buy this off the shelf at a retailer. Anyone know where to order it?

Thanks!

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 7 Apr 2019 8:39 am

Found this site on a search. Looks like they will sell pieces cut to size (but expensive). I know nothing about the site other than I found it doing a search for "#140 foam".

https://www.foamcenter.com/products/hig ... oam-pro140

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 7 Apr 2019 11:02 am

Thanks for the link, Jack

Jim Pitman · Post by **Jim Pitman** » 9 Apr 2019 3:48 pm

I made a seat and regret using a soft thick foam. I sit down and I sink a couple inches. I'm guessing synthetic horse hair or some higher density stuff is better. I'm not sure how foam is rated (obviously).

William Liemandt · Post by **William Liemandt** » 9 Apr 2019 9:56 pm

Dan - you might consider using Confor foam. I used 1" of green firm topped with 1" of blue medium and it came out perfect for me. If it was good enough for our Apollo astronauts it should be good enough for me.

http://www.seatfoam.com/index.html

https://wingsandwheels.com/confor-foam.html

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 10 Apr 2019 3:33 pm

I made the mistake of repacking my seat with WalMart foam. 30 seconds later, It's like sitting on a board.

Eric OHara · Post by **Eric OHara** » 10 Apr 2019 7:03 pm

Thanks for the links. Looked all over for
Good foam at a reasonable price- this looks
like it fits the bill. Thanks. Eric

PS - man this forum is helpful/ handy

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 16 Apr 2019 5:20 am

I'm going to re-foam my seat "again." Upon reading about foam density, I'm leaning toward 1.8 density @ 44lbs compression. Is 44 too firm?
Would several layers of quality carpet padding work well and last a long time?

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 16 Apr 2019 6:38 am

Dennis, I don't know for sure but I would go extra firm. I thought they offered a 2.5. It seems like the rating system is not clear. I had my couch redone and they put a really firm foam with little give if any. We love it. Hopefully someone with more knowledge will chime in.

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 17 Apr 2019 8:54 pm

I found some on ebay rated 1.8 density and 55lb compression which I think is extra firm. 1 X 24 X 82.
$22.00. It's being shipped.

Eric OHara · Post by **Eric OHara** » 26 Apr 2019 6:52 am

Received the foam I ordered from Wings
And Wheels. Great service and foam is
Super comfortable. Exceeds what I had
Before. EO

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 21 Feb 2020 6:41 am

I had excellent results with my second try. 1.8 and 55lbs compression. Months later, the seat is holding it's form and comfortable.

Eric Philippsen · Post by **Eric Philippsen** » 21 Feb 2020 9:27 am

Some years ago I ordered a Steelers Choice seat. In talking with Joe Naylor, the maker, about it he mentioned he uses the same foam that is used in the seats of long distance aircraft. Those pilots have to sit for many, many hours.

Dale Rottacker · Post by **Dale Rottacker** » 7 Dec 2022 5:16 am

Eric Philippsen wrote:Some years ago I ordered a Steelers Choice seat. In talking with Joe Naylor, the maker, about it he mentioned he uses the same foam that is used in the seats of long distance aircraft. Those pilots have to sit for many, many hours.

Steelers Choice is made by Dan Rollins
SteelSeat is/was made by Joe Naylor ... Still trying to track down what Joe actually used

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 7 Dec 2022 6:10 am

I ordered high density foam rubber on ebay 3 years ago and rebuilt my seat. It's still holding original shape. No butt pocket developed like the old foam rubber.

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 8 Dec 2022 2:51 pm

I have some and will sell for $20 + $5 postage.

email me direct at joe.naylor@att.net

Joe

Dale Rottacker · Post by **Dale Rottacker** » 8 Dec 2022 3:27 pm

Joe Naylor wrote:I have some and will sell for $20 + $5 postage.

email me direct at joe.naylor@att.net

Joe

This is the 3rd post I've made Joe and emailed and texted too... Yes I'd love some

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