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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 11:47 AM
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Anyone ever had the spring in the armrest button break? Just curious if there's a way to use a different spring in there.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 11:56 AM
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Yes, had it happen on my 93. It is just a thin piece of metal that is bent like a "C". I just ordered a replacement with some other parts I was getting. I got mine from Ecklers for around $4.00. I am sure you can get them cheaper than that though. I did that before I found this forum.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 11:59 AM
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cool, thanks, that's pretty cheap. Just have to come up with something else as a quick fix.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 01:54 PM
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I got mine from MAD for about $4 bones, too, but there are ways you can go Bubba on this one... :jester
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 08:35 PM
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Yes, had it happen on my 93. It is just a thin piece of metal that is bent like a "C". I just ordered a replacement with some other parts I was getting. I got mine from Ecklers for around $4.00. I am sure you can get them cheaper than that though. I did that before I found this forum.
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 03:19 AM
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What's the armrest button?
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 07:43 AM
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What's the armrest button?
From the Mid-America catalog:
http://www.madvet.com/shop?store=3&frame=1013

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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 07:44 AM
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What's the armrest button?
Sounds like YOU need one.. :lol:
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Ahhh, it was a little late last night when I posted. It's the little button on the front of the console to open it? Got it. I never thought about it having a spring mechanism, but I guess so.
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Old Oct 31, 2003 | 10:48 PM
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I've already broke two of em.

I'm going to figure something else out besides that stupid leaf spring.
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