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Old 04-24-2021, 10:14 AM
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Have you looked at splicing the springs back together and buying new padding and covers?
There are clips that go around 2 thicknesses of spring. You essentially bridge the broken part with a piece scavenged from another seat.

I've had various seats from other cars installed in my driver MBZ or otherwise and they have sometimes been acceptable but usually are a compromise. Repairing to new is frequently more expensive but ultimately more satisfying.
you can also simply cut 1-1.5" section from an old injector hard line, drill the hole a little bigger and put the broken spring into either end. Use JB weld as glue... https://dieselgiant.com/repairseatspring.htm
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Old 04-24-2021, 10:51 AM
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you can also simply cut 1-1.5" section from an old injector hard line, drill the hole a little bigger and put the broken spring into either end. Use JB weld as glue... https://dieselgiant.com/repairseatspring.htm

That was one attempt. I didn't have great long term results and went to the clips. Jury is still out but some upholstery shops at YouTube University suggest them. If it's taught in school, it must work - right??
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