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Old 11-27-2023, 10:58 AM   #1
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Re: Folding Utility bucket seat?

Unless things have changed, aftermarket foam and covers are not being made for the utility buckets, so you will have to make your own.
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Old 11-27-2023, 11:59 AM   #2
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Re: Folding Utility bucket seat?

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Unless things have changed, aftermarket foam and covers are not being made for the utility buckets, so you will have to make your own.
Yeah the foam is actually really good on these so that isn't an issue. They definitely need new covers made though. I know there's not many utility buckets out there so there isn't a big demand for the aftermarket to make any
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Old 11-28-2023, 11:46 AM   #3
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Re: Folding Utility bucket seat?

I was able to find original embossing from SMS
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Old 11-28-2023, 12:50 PM   #4
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FWIW, the utility buckets have to be the easiest to recover. These are a perfect candidate for anyone that has never done upholstery before.
Just remember to use medium desity foam, not high density. Ask me how I know!
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Old 11-29-2023, 09:26 AM   #5
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Re: Folding Utility bucket seat?

This is the original embossed pattern from SMS

You need 3 different materials, horizontal embossed for the seat back, full embossed lateral for the seat bottom, and expanded foam for the skirt

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