Author Topic: Seat Bolt  (Read 1438 times)

jeblack123

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Seat Bolt
« on: September 27, 2023, 16:13:51 »
Good afternoon,

Does anyone have a source for the bolts that secure the front of the seat rails to the frame of the car? I have tried to purchase bolts from a local nut and bolt shop, but none of them are threading easily, so I am trying to see if the original bolts are available or if anyone has any advice on a suitable replacement, I am certainly open to any suggestions.

Thanks, in advance, for your help.

James (Eddie) Black

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Re: Seat Bolt
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2023, 16:25:04 »
If they don't thread easy, I would run a tap through to clean the threads prior to installation. I lost my original bolts during restauration and (temporarily) used simple socket head bolts to fasten the rails to the frame. 
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Re: Seat Bolt
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2023, 16:32:39 »
Hello, the bolt sizes are in the tech manual

https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Interior/Seats
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Re: Seat Bolt
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2023, 16:42:32 »
The normal M8 hex head with a SW of 13mm will interfere with the rails. Either use (as shown) special  SW 10mm , M8 hex bolts or socket heads.

https://boltmotorcyclehardware.com/products/m8-hex-flange-bolts
« Last Edit: September 27, 2023, 16:47:05 by dirkbalter »
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Re: Seat Bolt
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2023, 10:59:29 »
Thank you both for the feedback and the link!

 James