Shipping seats?? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

blackmerc · #1 08-19-2019, 03:20 AM

Hey you guys, whats a good way to ship a pair of W123 seats from Santa Fe to New York? On a pallet, I guess but how? Who?!

BWhitmore · #2 08-19-2019, 07:18 AM

Try Greyhound Bus.

if6was9 · #3 08-19-2019, 11:32 AM

In the past I've shipped some seats, I've disassembled the backs from the bottoms, then packed the two bottoms in one box and the two backs in another box after the headrests and arm rest where removed.

BusFreighter.com might be less than going to GreyHound freight directly.

it will take a week or two to get where they're going usually, good luck.

JimFreeh · #4 08-19-2019, 09:41 PM

If you do not need the metal frame, just strip the covers off and ship them.

Also, the spring base (what usually breaks) once separated from seat adjuster, is not a very weighty item.

I've never had to replace the seat back frame or the adjustment mechanism due to failure, so I've been able to save on shipping when I ship seats by eliminating the weight.

But, if you do want the entire seat, breaking the hinge points will allow for a much more compact box.

Jim

97 SL320 · #5 08-20-2019, 05:53 PM

Make a wood crate with 2 x 4 and 3 / 8 plywood - OSB and bolt the seats to the crates 2 x 4 structure. Be sure to place a 2 x 4 in the middle to prevent stacking damage. Anything less is risking damage.

With a bit of work you can nest the seats. Bolt one in a normal seating position and bolt the other upside down then lay the crate over for shipping.

URO Parts Support · #6 08-20-2019, 07:50 PM

^ Good advice. Also consider putting the seats inside large plastic bags prior to bolting them into the crate, in case rainwater / dust / bugs somehow get into the crate. Your local mattress store may have huge bags leftover from deliveries.

If you have a friend that works at a company that regularly ships freight, you might be able to have them ship it on their account, which probably enjoys a discounted rate.