Rocking Power Seats on 1998 Vette

[Jackred]

I have front power seats that move when starting and stopping. The dealer fix is to replace the whole assembly($800ea.). I was wondering if there is a after market fix for the plastic clevis that wear out? Thanks

 

[c4c5specialist]

I have front power seats that move when starting and stopping. The dealer fix is to replace the whole assembly($800ea.). I was wondering if there is a after market fix for the plastic clevis that wear out? Thanks

HI there,
I do not know of any available.
Allthebest, c4c5

 

[bluecoupe]

Read this:

Article:
http://www.corvetteforum.com/techtips/viewsubtopic.php?SubTopicID=251&TopicID=1

Photos:
http://js-x.com/robbs/photos/index.php3?%20currDir=./Ken/SeatTrackRepair

 

[Jackred]

Thanks for the help. I will give it a try and let you know how I did.

 

[KANE]

So, its a threaded plastic square inside a metal fitting, and the threads wear off? If thats the case, won't it fail eventually anyways?

I have a problem with mine sliiping a little during hard braking, so a good repair would be helpful.

 

[Jackred]

Rocking Chair

If you look at the pictures, you can see that it is metal and all it needs is a spacer to keep the block from moving in the block holder. I have not got into mine yet

 

[vettatude]

So, its a threaded plastic square inside a metal fitting, and the threads wear off? If thats the case, won't it fail eventually anyways?

I have a problem with mine sliiping a little during hard braking, so a good repair would be helpful.

No, it is a threaded metal block surrounded by rubber isolaters, all inside an aluminum block. The rubber isolators wear down and cause the slack. Most people that fix it replace the rubber isolators with flat washers that are ground square. This takes all the play out and doesn't wear out again. Be careful doing it, getting the tracks back on and aligned correctly can be difficult.