D17 original seat for a 1959 series 1?

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   Just wondered what type of seat was factory on this tractor and if the spring underneath can get completely worn out to wear when you sit on it it compresses all the way down to nothing or is it adjustable?(as in a collar that can be loosened in compress the spring and retighten the collar to give it more attention when you sit down) or maybe me being 225 has something to do with it? 😉

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Hunt4Allis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Mar 2018 Location: Ohio Points: 1160	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hunt4Allis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: D17 original seat for a 1959 series 1? Posted: 20 Jul 2019 at 11:39am
	Just wondered what type of seat was factory on this tractor and if the spring underneath can get completely worn out to wear when you sit on it it compresses all the way down to nothing or is it adjustable?(as in a collar that can be loosened in compress the spring and retighten the collar to give it more attention when you sit down) or maybe me being 225 has something to do with it? 😉

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DrAllis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Points: 19504	Post Options Post Reply Quote DrAllis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jul 2019 at 9:20pm
	The original seat itself was a metal pan. The seat suspension was the same from the D-14 thru the D-19. Yes, they certainly get worn out and the coil spring flattens out with age. The spring/shock assembly slides back and forth in a slot to adjust for the operators weight. Should be clear forward and tighten the bolt TIGHT so it doesn't slip. For the time in history, I think the OEM suspension was very top notch as compared to competitions tractors, but they all wear out with years of use. Edited by DrAllis - 20 Jul 2019 at 10:14pm

Hunt4Allis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 13 Mar 2018 Location: Ohio Points: 1160	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hunt4Allis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jul 2019 at 8:32am
	Right okay, I didn't think that the seat that was on this was original as it is a cushioned high back with armrest. When you sit down on it it completely bottoms out and has no spring left in it so I was wondering if I could adjust it somehow and utilize what spring is left or it was just once it wears out it's done type thing? Edited by Hunt4Allis - 21 Jul 2019 at 8:33am

DSeries4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Points: 7204	Post Options Post Reply Quote DSeries4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jul 2019 at 8:43am
	Sounds like the shock absorber is worn out, but some vendors here sell new ones. The pivot pins and bushings should be replaced at the same time to limit side to side movement. No D17s ever had arm rests, so it sounds like someone put an aftermarket seat on.
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