Slimpsy1647545505 Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Hey all, I got some bucket seats today to replace my full bench in my 02 F150. I start the project today with hopes of it being extremely easy (it's 8 bolts, woo hoo). I got the front bolts out with ease, using a 10" extension adapter on the standard 3/8" ratchet and a t-50 torx. . . then I move the seat up and try for the back bolts and they aren't budging a bit. . . i put some wd oil on em and let em sit for a bit but they still aren't going anywhere. . . so I stopped there with fear of stripping them. I was thinking I'll probably have to buy a breaker bar . . . but even then I'm not sure if that's the most reliable way to get them out. Any other ideas? Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93_ChargedCobra_342 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 An impact would probably help "shock them loose" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 seat bolts have a shit-ton of loctight on them use an impact if you have one or break it loose with a bar and plan on getting worked while you loosen it with a hand ratchet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA In Progress Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 A lot of times the seat bolts and seatbelt bolts thread all the way through the floor and the exposed threads get really rusty, especially here in the rust belt. Crawl directly underneath where the seat bolts are, and you'll see the bolts sticking through if that's the case. I've had a few vehicles like this, and getting underneath a spraying them with Liquid Wrench or PB really helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 +1 to all 3 suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimpsy1647545505 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Thanks for all the advice. . . I ended up just getting a breaker bar and working them out. . . they were pretty corroded on the underside. . . but I felt this was easier than crawling underneath with a light and a wire brush and oil. . . got the bench seat out, got the other seats in. . . . needed to buy some new hardware and drill a couple new holes. . was a 4 hour project all in all, and well worth it! =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 whats the condition of your old seat. are you offloading it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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