sure enough the foam is split almost top to bottom.

I found nothing at the wreckers today. Im thinking about trying an adhesive. Ive read here that some have had luck going that route.

All suggestions, advice, opinions are solicited.

Thanks much.

Lawrence

This stuff will glue the foam - it's called "GOOP" and comes in a toothpaste sized tube and you can get it at Home Depot. There are several formulations, but the "Household" stuff is probably OK. I've used it to glue foam isolation strips to the radiator support of a truck I was doing an A/C job on a few years ago.

I believe that IPD sells new foam cushions.

I had a split back. I used foam spray adhesive to close the split and then glued canvas on the inside and outside of the split area to reinforce the foam. The split, which was on the right shoulder area of the driver's seat has held now for over a year. This gave me a chance to fix the seat heaters while all was apart.

I sent you some Pics. I went with Foam from a donor seat but I also glued on some Fabric to the stress areas. I hope you can open them.
Wsa your issue with the Backrest or the Seat?
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'75 Jeep CJ5 345Hp ChevyPwr and two motorcycles: it wasn't Volvos safety , it was Longevity that sold me

Recently repaired the seat in an '85 240. Foam was broken and wire supporting frame not doing its job.

Carpet was cut to sit between wire frame and foam. Wire frame was returned to its original shape with the help of plastic ties. It appears to have worked well in supporting the foam.

Hope this is of some help.

Take care,
John H from Downunder