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Old Feb 22, 2024 | 05:40 AM
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There are a couple threads out there about this issue (a little play in the seats) but they're quite old. Solution at the time was replacing the seat tracks.
Wanted to check to see if since then anyone has been able to fix the "broken" seats without having to replace the tracks.

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imho the right approach is to determine where the movement is. It can be the case that the tracks are not fully secured to the body. If the play is between the tracks and the seat, I would make one attempt to reshape, knowing fully well that I might be needing new tracks. I would certainly place a spacer to prevent over-distortion and use vice instead of dead blows.

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imho the right approach is to determine where the movement is. It can be the case that the tracks are not fully secured to the body. If the play is between the tracks and the seat, I would make one attempt to reshape, knowing fully well that I might be needing new tracks. I would certainly place a spacer to prevent over-distortion and use vice instead of dead blows.

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I've retightened the bolts to the body and they were on tight already. I think the movement is more pronounced on the right side of the seat. I'll take seat out when weather gets warmer and see if there's anything on the seat frame that can be tightened.

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If you can, actually see the movement/play by applying force. Once you know which two surfaces have the play, you can devise a solution. Without this, your attempt(s) can end up with no change.

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