Author Topic: Fitting bucket seats (Read 20540 times)

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #30 on:** Sep 09, 2016, 04:45:11 PM »

this is next to the transmission tunnel, it is not threaded sadly.

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MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #31 on:** Sep 09, 2016, 04:48:34 PM »

Would cushion off the runner work on a sr5 bucket sliding frame? I will have to find that out because that might be my best option.

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OTO Phil · « **Reply #32 on:** Sep 09, 2016, 04:49:48 PM »

Rivet nut

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MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #33 on:** Sep 09, 2016, 04:50:59 PM »

Back side of the holes

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OTO Phil · « **Reply #34 on:** Sep 09, 2016, 04:52:49 PM »

That fat hole should line up perfectly. Cut a small hole in your carpet, install a rivet nut and done

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MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #35 on:** Sep 09, 2016, 04:53:38 PM »

Quote from: excabswap on Sep 09, 2016, 04:52:49 PM

That fat hole should line up perfectly. Cut a small hole in your carpet, install a rivet nut and done

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What about the back hole?

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OTO Phil · « **Reply #36 on:** Sep 09, 2016, 04:54:21 PM »

Sorry, meant to say far hole.. for the rear, it should be similar.. post a pic

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MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #37 on:** Sep 09, 2016, 04:56:46 PM »

I would have to get a rivet nut for the front but I think it might line up if I screw the front down. But I don't think it is level. Though I can add spacers. Guess it is time to get them re upholstered. Thank you for the help!!!!! Will post update soon.

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Snowtoy · « **Reply #38 on:** Sep 09, 2016, 05:35:22 PM »

My '91 had a threaded nut, not just a hole, the '94 Supra seat front bolted up just fine.

If you know anyone who can weld, you could weld a tab onto a bolt and slide the bolt in from behind, similar to the bed's bolts, use a nut insert.

The no weld/new tool system, would be to take a piece of 3/8"x 3/4 or 1" flat stock, drill and tap a 3/8" for the seat mount and rivet the flat stock to the backside of the mounting area.

Once you get the fronts mounted, you should be able to get the rars, the thickness of the carpet is likely keeping you from getting the inner rear lined up.

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #39 on:** Sep 09, 2016, 05:39:12 PM »

Quote from: Snowtoy on Sep 09, 2016, 05:35:22 PM

My '91 had a threaded nut, not just a hole.

Once you get the fronts mounted, you should be able to get the rears, the thickness of the carpet is likely keeping you from getting the inner rear lined up.

Will I need spacers? I am pretty sure the seats will look leaned in forward the middle if I don't have them.

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Snowtoy · « **Reply #40 on:** Sep 09, 2016, 05:57:44 PM »

Quote from: MilesGC1999 on Sep 09, 2016, 05:39:12 PM

Will I need spacers? I am pretty sure the seats will look leaned in forward the middle if I don't have them.

The only place I have had to use spacers is with the inner rear mounts when installing buckets, otherwise they seats tilt toward each other. It usually takes a few stacked washers, however w/the buckets being from the same era as the truck, you may not need any spacers. I would get them mounted first, then figure out if the need any adjustments.

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #41 on:** Sep 09, 2016, 06:00:22 PM »

Quote from: Snowtoy on Sep 09, 2016, 05:57:44 PM

The only place I have had to use spacers is with the inner rear mounts when installing buckets, otherwise they seats tilt toward each other. It usually takes a few stacked washers, however w/the buckets being from the same era as the truck, you may not need any spacers. I would get them mounted first, then figure out if the need any adjustments.

Ok, thanks for the help. I guess I need to get them re upholstered and then get them in the car.

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junya92toy · « **Reply #42 on:** Sep 10, 2016, 07:47:28 AM »

Weld tabs on the seat bracket

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #43 on:** Sep 10, 2016, 11:17:25 AM »

Quote from: junya92toy on Sep 10, 2016, 07:47:28 AM

Weld tabs on the seat bracket

I would if I had a welder

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #44 on:** Sep 13, 2016, 07:35:15 AM »

Does anyone know where to find a rivet nut that is the same thread and size as the seat bolts? I believe they are m12 1.25

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mudmaster · « **Reply #45 on:** Sep 13, 2016, 07:44:01 AM »

Grainger?

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #46 on:** Sep 13, 2016, 07:45:05 AM »

Quote from: mudmaster on Sep 13, 2016, 07:44:01 AM

Grainger?

I'll try them

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MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #47 on:** Sep 13, 2016, 07:50:16 AM »

Quote from: mudmaster on Sep 13, 2016, 07:44:01 AM

Grainger?

They only have m12 1.75 in the m12's

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mudmaster · « **Reply #48 on:** Sep 13, 2016, 08:15:21 AM »

Amazon has them. Look for them there using: TIME-SERT Metric Steel Insert M12X1.25X24.0MM Part # 12125

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #49 on:** Sep 13, 2016, 08:16:23 AM »

Quote from: mudmaster on Sep 13, 2016, 08:15:21 AM

Amazon has them. Look for them there using: TIME-SERT Metric Steel Insert M12X1.25X24.0MM Part # 12125

Thanks

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mudmaster · « **Reply #50 on:** Sep 13, 2016, 08:37:07 AM »

OTO Phil · « **Reply #51 on:** Sep 13, 2016, 01:29:17 PM »

Don't use a rivet nut that big... I'm using 1/4 20 rivet nuts with grade 8 bolts. Works great. Way easier to install.. look at how big you have to drill that hole for the rivet nut.. for mine it's already 25/64ths...

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MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #52 on:** Sep 13, 2016, 01:31:43 PM »

Quote from: excabswap on Sep 13, 2016, 01:29:17 PM

Don't use a rivet nut that big... I'm using 1/4 20 rivet nuts with grade 8 bolts. Works great. Way easier to install.. look at how big you have to drill that hole for the rivet nut.. for mine it's already 25/64ths...

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Could I just get a normal locking nut and just jb weld it on? Or even normal weld? I would like to use original bolts if I can.

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mudmaster · « **Reply #53 on:** Sep 13, 2016, 01:43:09 PM »

Measure the hole that's already there and then use the corresponding rivet nut for that size.

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #54 on:** Sep 13, 2016, 01:55:37 PM »

Quote from: mudmaster on Sep 13, 2016, 01:43:09 PM

Measure the hole that's already there and then use the corresponding rivet nut for that size.

will I probably have to use a new bolt? Can I just use a normal rivet gun?

OTO Phil · « **Reply #55 on:** Sep 13, 2016, 02:56:29 PM »

Google rivet nut sizing guide

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mudmaster · « **Reply #56 on:** Sep 14, 2016, 05:41:50 AM »

Quote from: MilesGC1999 on Sep 13, 2016, 01:55:37 PM

Can I just use a normal rivet gun?

No.

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #57 on:** Sep 14, 2016, 05:54:49 AM »

Quote from: mudmaster on Sep 14, 2016, 05:41:50 AM

No.

Can I just get a head for my rivet gun that allows me to do these?

mudmaster · « **Reply #58 on:** Sep 14, 2016, 06:30:32 AM »

I don't know, but Google is your friend.

MilesGC1999 · « **Reply #59 on:** Sep 14, 2016, 06:36:28 AM »

Quote from: mudmaster on Sep 14, 2016, 06:30:32 AM

I don't know, but Google is your friend.

Lol, yeah I know. I feel like I am asking you too much. But I am terrible at finding things.. I will keep trying.

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