[italiano362]

I have a set of 69 seats that new seat bottom springs were installed and recovered. They sure make alot of noise from the springs creaking and groaning. Is this normal?

 

[SixtyAte]

Hummm...

If somebody sat on you over 38 years , you would croak and groan too I believe there should be a cloth type covering over the spring area that contact another spring etc. If the springs are weak they have more give and will make noises streching.

Kev

 

[italiano362]

I think most of the noise is coming from where the springs clip into the seat frame. You can see them move and rub metal to metal there. Not sure of a solution.They are new springs and I believe all the fabric is in its proper place.

 

[Codi]

Last time I heard a noise from my seats, it wasn't the seats. I think it is also a cloth issue, perhaps long rotted or just missing. Usually the springs are covered in a burlap.

 

[go2fast]

I used white lithium grease on the junction of the springs and the bottom frame when I recovered mine. Quiet so far.

 

[Skunk Works]

My freshly recovered seats squeak also where the springs contact the framework. The next time they are out of the car I may apply the lithium grease.