Chuck01

I removed my driver's seat, to fix the rocking seat problem. After I removed it I notice one corner where the 40torx screw goes in is cracked.... I think it is where the seat raises and lowers itself. The material seems like a plastic/metal part. I am not sure if I can change this or need to buy new track.



The seat has full memory too.

Jondamnit

Which part? Can you post a picture? I'll post pics of what I did...

I've made replacemnet brackets for my seat instead of paying $400 for tracks... Might be able to help...

Jondamnit

This is the rough layout for the new bracket. The round part I found at ACE hardware in the Steel Spacer bins. Perfect fit. The flat steel is 3/16"



I drilled 2 holes in the corners to help with the cross cut. Then welded up the back side so the grease wouldn't seep out...



A shot of black paint and installed. Up to you if you want to weld it to where the rivit was... I ground the rivet off to get it appart...

Jondamnit

Oh and pay attention to the height of the spacer when you weld it. It's a little off center, High or low... I cant remember...

Chuck01

That is exactly what broke..... In three to four pieces......

Chuck01

How did you get the take it apart??????

I might have to learn how to weld.....

Thanks for the tip

Jondamnit

You need a T-40 Torx bit to remove the screw... I used a grinder to remove the top of the big rivet. Any weld shop can make these for you. Print out the pictures and take in your old part... Tell them you want them made out of steel. I would buy the spacers at ACE and then have them do the rest.

Bill Curlee

EXCELLENT WORK and outstanding ingenuity! Saving the post to my IMPORTANT POST documents.

Bill

Jondamnit

WOW! That is quite the compliment coming from the Master! I'm just glad I could give something back to the Forum after all I have taken from it. I'm one AC Temp actuator away from having my 97 back to 100% Thanks to this site...

Chuck01

Thanks again,,,,, my only problem is I don't have some of the pieces to the old part.... It broke in several pieces and I don't have them all.. I might have to just measure the other side and go with that........

Bill is right this is a great idea.....

Chuck01

If you where in Phoenix, I would buy you a BEER!!!!!!

Jondamnit

Just make sure you have the spacer dircetly across from the other side. Mainly, check which side it needs to be off center from the flat steel. It's only about an 1/8" off of center but it could put your seat off kilter if it's not... Good luck and beer accepted...

gpracer1

Just did the same about two months ago!

Searched around the garage for some metal to make a new bracket after I found you can't even tig the cast aluminum junk bracket, as seen in pic.
Dealer said no parts available, only the entire seat track for ~ $950

What it's supposed to look like.



I tried to Tig the old one but it just crumbled.
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The copy I made.
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And also welded to the leftover rivet body.
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