Need a seat for LX188

[DK_Farms]

I have a 94 model John Deere LX 188 that needs a new seat cushion. The cost of the seat at the dealer is equivalent to a down payment on a new tractor so that option is out for now. The seat pan is still in reasonably good shape. Nothing a little wire brush and paint won't fix. All the replacement seats I find are designed to bolt to some sort of support frame. The LX seat is not designed that way. The LX seat has 2 right-angle brackets at the front that are attached to the seat pan through which a long 3/8" rod is passed. This allows the seat to tilt forward. The rear of the seat rests on 2 support springs and is not permanently attached to anything. None of the universal replacements I can find have this mounting arrangement. Anybody have any recommendations? Thanks
Ken

 

[Dutch445]

It might be worth checking EBAY, there are a few seats for sale, some complete, and some just the cushion.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50377&item=4315599886&rd=1

 

[KENSFM]

You can buy just the cover (with cushion) for that seat from any John Deere dealer. Price if I remember correctly is about $40. Easy to install, I have done quite a few.
Also as suggested you can check on eBay, but I think when shipping charges are figured in the dealer will be the lowest total cost.
Ken /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif