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Jul 26, 2014 | 10:46 AM

unrthdxdream

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Seat sliding front and back

So I have a 2000 FRC with a manual drivers seat and I have a seat rocking problem. The bottom of the seat will slide front and rear. I have taken the seat out and see a little play in the engagements. I don't know if anyone has a way to fix this? I haven't found any replacement drivers side rails to purchase?

Jul 27, 2014 | 12:15 AM

ZFLASH

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It's the famous C5 seat problem, do a search on here and you'll some DIY repairs.Also there are a few vendors on here with a kit that will fix it,Radioflyer is one. Good luck,L8R ZFLASH

Jul 27, 2014 | 12:19 AM

Smokin Joe

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Search C5 rocking seat fix.

I got my kit from Amazon for around $25.

Jul 27, 2014 | 12:24 AM

Lee DeRaud

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Originally Posted by ZFLASH

It's the famous C5 seat problem...

On a manual seat? All the threads/fixes I've seen are for power seats, where the thrust washers on the drive block break down.

Jul 27, 2014 | 12:41 AM

Smokin Joe

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Good catch. I read it too fast.

Jul 27, 2014 | 06:54 AM

LoneStarLizzard

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"how to" links

Check out this thread link while you are researching your issues:

http://www.lieblweb.com/c5seatfix.html

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Jul 27, 2014 | 07:36 AM

dadaroo

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If you do have a true seat rocking issue here is a video on fixing it which is excellent.

Jul 27, 2014 | 08:41 AM

unrthdxdream

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Yes, unfortunately I have the manual seat, so all of the seat rocking fixes don't apply. I have no idea what to call these pieces, but the manual engagement block that is connected to the hand lever to release the seat and let you move, seems to just not fit tightly in the holes of the seat rail any longer. I was hoping someone with a manual seat could chime in.

My only other thought is I installed them square, maybe installing them 1 notch apart would keep the seat in tension? In theory this would make the seat crooked, but might keep the components in a bind?