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I went the hardware store route. I discovered the head of the hardware store bolt was taller than the factory bolt. This caused interference with the seat going all the way back and I suppose forward. I got new factory ones from Pelican
I used 12.9 grade button head allen bolts. The low profile allows the seat to glide over.
The stock bolts strip out easily, which is why I made the switch.
Use the correct tool, hex according to DIN 6911 and the bolts are fine.
I don’t recall the hex size (I have a complete set) but this item available on Amazon will give you the right idea.
Might be challenging to get a drill in there, but worth a shot and better option than anything else I have.
Originally Posted by 540964
Use the correct tool, hex according to DIN 6911 and the bolts are fine.
I don’t recall the hex size (I have a complete set) but this item available on Amazon will give you the right idea. https://www.amazon.com/GEDORE-634360...strial&sr=1-12
Also it should be noted that for the stock seat bolts you must use the washer due to the fact of the threads do not go all the way to the head. If you do not the will shift slightly in use.
Thanks for the tips!
I had to drill out one bolt. Most were straightforward, a few I had to get creative (torx head & rubber mallet!). The bolt & washer kit from Classic 9 worked great, just be careful when installing so as not to deform the heads. I’d definitely get a different type of bolt if I were swapping out seats regularly.
Anyway, I got my new seats installed this evening. Funny things one learns in the process, like the drivers seat was on some extension rails that allowed for the seat to be placed further back. A previous owner must have been tall. I’m about 5’11”, so standard mounting points are fine and saves me a fraction in seat height. I even got some loose change and someone’s old earring out from under the old seats. I also removed the amplifier under the passenger seat that wasn’t connected.
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