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Direct-Fit Rear Seat Cushions for the EZGO TXT Platform, 1996 Through 2026

The Black Golf Cart Rear Seat Cushion Set for EZGO TXT, ST, ST Sport and Valor replaces worn rear flip-seat cushions across the whole TXT platform. Coverage runs from model year 1996 through 2026, including the ST, the ST Sport, and the 2026 Valor, EZGO's TXT-heritage 48V AC-drive entry-level PTV.

The set carries SKU 5343 and comes in Jet Black #1A1A1A, matched to every EZGO black interior trim code from 2010 through 2026. Construction is SAE J2412 (2024 revision) UV-stabilized marine-grade vinyl bonded over 2.2 lb/ft³ high-resilience polyurethane foam, certified to FMVSS 302 at ≤80 mm/min against a 102 mm/min limit, plus ISO 3795 dual certification.

Fitment Checks Before You Order

The 2026 Valor

The Valor rides on the TXT-heritage steel frame with the same rear seat mounting geometry used since MY 1996: a 17mm bolt pattern and a 35-5/8" width span. The factory rear flip-seat option and any dealer-installed aftermarket kit accept this set without shimming, drilling, or bracket adjustment. The sealed Samsung SDI lithium enclosure doesn't block installation or ventilation.

CAN-Bus 3.0

The TXT platform, Valor included, runs the Curtis/Delta-Q CAN protocol stack. This cushion set is a passive body component with no electrical interface, so CAN-bus revisions have no effect on fit or function.

ST Sport Struts and Retractable Belts

The ST Sport's reinforced rear strut towers sit below the seat frame plane, so cushion mounting is untouched. The set uses the standard T-nut insert pattern (10×25mm and 10×70mm bolts, 17mm socket) shared by TXT-platform rear flip-seat brackets built since 1996.

The 2026 integrated retractable seat belt system, standard on the Valor PTV and optional on TXT fleet models, bolts to the seat frame. The T-nut pattern takes the bracket pass-through without interference. Seat the retractor housing flush against the seat back bracket, then torque the cushion bolts to 18–22 ft-lbs.

What the Materials Actually Do

Cool-Touch UV-Stabilized Vinyl

The vinyl topcoat uses heat-reflective pigment technology, known in the marine trade as cool-touch chemistry (Spradling's Breeze line is a reference example). Under SAE J2412 (2024 revision), which now permits window-glass optical filters for a realistic UV spectrum, the material shows ≤5 ΔE color shift after 1,500 kJ/m² of xenon-arc exposure.

The 2026 OEM benchmark for black interior trim is ≤8 ΔE. Economy cushions from 2018 through 2023 fade at ≥15 ΔE, which shows up as the chalk-and-crack pattern. The same pigment drops surface temperature 15–20°F versus standard marine vinyl in identical colorways, measured under ASTM D4804 radiant heat conditions, and fleet RFPs in Arizona, Florida, and Texas now write it in.

HR Foam at the OEM Median

The foam core is 2.2 lb/ft³ HR polyurethane at a 35% ILD rating, the Textron OEM-specified median for rear passenger cushions. Economy kits run 1.8 lb/ft³ and commercial fleet front seats run 2.8 lb/ft³. This middle tier balances compression recovery with the vibration damping the shared rear leaf-spring suspension needs.

Two supporting specs: height loss stays at ≤5% after 80,000 cycles per ASTM D3574, and an antimicrobial additive meets the ASTM G21 fungal resistance standard. That additive targets the humidity-related mildew warranty claims Gulf Coast EZGO dealerships reported heading into 2026.

Flammability Certification

The complete assembly (vinyl skin, foam core, backing board) is certified to FMVSS 302 at ≤80 mm/min, well inside the ceiling. ISO 3795 dual certification covers NHTSA and UN-ECE frameworks, which 2026 fleet insurance policies increasingly require for NEV/LSV vehicles in mixed traffic.

2026 Specification Matrix

Body Codes and Service Campaign 2026-INT-04

Passive seat cushions don't generate electronic DTCs, but Textron Specialized Vehicles' 2026 warranty bulletin reserves body code range B0000 through B0999 for interior trim. The two codes tied to rear cushion wear are B0026 (seat cushion material degradation, passenger side) and B0031 (UV-induced surface failure, rear seating).

If your OEM cushions crack, fade, or turn tacky early, photograph the area next to a color-reference card and ask your EZGO dealer for an inspection under TSV Service Campaign 2026-INT-04. The campaign covers premature interior weathering on 2024–2025 model year EZGO vehicles run in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9–11, inside the 24-month warranty period. Contact the dealer before installing aftermarket replacements if that describes your cart.

Cleaning and Maintenance for the Full Service Life

Clean with a pH-neutral marine vinyl cleaner (pH 6.5–7.5) and a microfiber cloth. Keep ammonia, bleach, and alcohol products off the cushions; they degrade the UV-inhibitor topcoat.

Apply 303 Aerospace Protectant or an equivalent UV-blocking treatment every 90 days for outdoor storage, or every 180 days under cover. Skip petroleum-based conditioners such as Armor All: they accelerate plasticizer migration and produce the sticky-vinyl condition logged as code B0035 in 2026 EZGO diagnostic records.

Run that schedule and the projected interval is 5 to 7 years under daily fleet use, validated against SAE J2412 1,500 kJ/m² xenon-arc benchmarks. Economy-tier cushions rate 2 to 4 years on the same duty, so a set installed in 2026 should carry you through 2032 or 2033.

Ordering, Fleet Quotes, and Support

Fleet and multi-cart buyers can use the request-for-quote page with quantities and model years included for volume pricing.

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The same cushion set is stocked on two mirror catalog pages, listing one and listing two, so you can reorder from whichever page you saved.

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