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Apr 13, 2009 | 07:46 PM

vette.mix

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Driver seat slides back and forth

Driver seat slides back and forth about an inch when im driving, appears not to lock in place. Does the track need to be replaced.
Thanks for your help in advance

Apr 13, 2009 | 08:04 PM

c5BlackBeauty

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Sounds like the dreaded "Rocking Seat" issue. This post will help plus check out the detailed "fixed" in the Tech Forum:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...h-as-well.html

Apr 13, 2009 | 08:12 PM

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Apr 13, 2009 | 08:13 PM

MagRedConv

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Check your post in the Tech section, someone chimed in there as well.

Apr 13, 2009 | 08:16 PM

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Try this:

http://www.lieblweb.com/TechLinks/Co.../C5SeatFix.htm

Apr 13, 2009 | 08:36 PM

vette.mix

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Thanks a lot for all the help, looks like I have a small job to do this weekend

Apr 13, 2009 | 08:43 PM

10U 99

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these are the little buggars causing the problem.

Apr 13, 2009 | 09:03 PM

jrose7004

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Well congrats, you just found the problem that thousands of C5 owners before you have discovered! The rocking seat!

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Apr 13, 2009 | 10:20 PM

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I've got a few word files that addresses the rocking seat problem. If you'd like a copy, just PM me your e-mail address and I'd be glad to send them to you.

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