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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-21-2016, 01:09 AM

In case anyone can use them: I don't get much enjoyment writing this garbage, but it will come in handy. The threads were real helpful. Especially posts by LocDoc.

BENCH SEAT ADJUSTMENT:

The seat adjustment assembly consists of: A. Two steel track adjusters "adjusters" with notches. These fit into the tracks. B. Two small steel clips, which attach to the adjusters. C. Two steel springs. The springs hold the clips on the adjusters. D. One rod. E. Something to stabilize the rod.

I believe the bend in the rod (see notes) should be on the RH side, though I'm not certain it matters. It appears much easier or even necessary to have the seat forward to attach/detach the rod.

LH truck side: Slide the LH adjuster into the track from the outside of the bench seat brace. The tooth at the end of the adjuster faces up. Slip the spring onto the end of the adjuster, patiently (ha!) pull the spring back, insert the teeth on the end of the clip into the spring and attach. The spring should butt up to the flange on the clip. Insert the rod into the clip from the top. The end of the rod faces forward.

RH truck side: Slide the RH adjuster into the track from the inside of the bench seat brace. The tooth at the end of the adjuster faces up. Insert the rod into the adjuster from the rear. The end of the rod faces down. See the LH side for clip attachment.

The rod needs to pull to the rear bottom frame of the seat for tension. Can't speak for original, but an "S" does the trick, placed near center. There are holes in this frame in places, which are an option. The "S" hook I used was actually too large for these holes and it's temporary anyway, but it still works.

Notes: Not all the rods are the same. Some angle at the top, somewhere around center. Mine has a two inch angle 6" away from the RH side. I have a spare set of adjusters. The LH side is slightly longer than the RH side. Pending review of the adjusters on my truck. Not all adjusters are the same either. The teeth on the spare RH side are slightly wider than my original, and I was unable to insert it into the track with moderate effort. A grinder works.

CDO...........

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71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Re: Bench Seat Adjustment Rod - Type and Rod Tension Retainer In case anyone can use them: I don't get much enjoyment writing this garbage, but it will come in handy. The threads were real helpful. Especially posts by LocDoc. BENCH SEAT ADJUSTMENT: The seat adjustment assembly consists of: A. Two steel track adjusters "adjusters" with notches. These fit into the tracks. B. Two small steel clips, which attach to the adjusters. C. Two steel springs. The springs hold the clips on the adjusters. D. One rod. E. Something to stabilize the rod. I believe the bend in the rod (see notes) should be on the RH side, though I'm not certain it matters. It appears much easier or even necessary to have the seat forward to attach/detach the rod. LH truck side: Slide the LH adjuster into the track from the outside of the bench seat brace. The tooth at the end of the adjuster faces up. Slip the spring onto the end of the adjuster, patiently (ha!) pull the spring back, insert the teeth on the end of the clip into the spring and attach. The spring should butt up to the flange on the clip. Insert the rod into the clip from the top. The end of the rod faces forward. RH truck side: Slide the RH adjuster into the track from the inside of the bench seat brace. The tooth at the end of the adjuster faces up. Insert the rod into the adjuster from the rear. The end of the rod faces down. See the LH side for clip attachment. The rod needs to pull to the rear bottom frame of the seat for tension. Can't speak for original, but an "S" does the trick, placed near center. There are holes in this frame in places, which are an option. The "S" hook I used was actually too large for these holes and it's temporary anyway, but it still works. Notes: Not all the rods are the same. Some angle at the top, somewhere around center. Mine has a two inch angle 6" away from the RH side. I have a spare set of adjusters. The LH side is slightly longer than the RH side. Pending review of the adjusters on my truck. Not all adjusters are the same either. The teeth on the spare RH side are slightly wider than my original, and I was unable to insert it into the track with moderate effort. A grinder works. CDO........... __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 05-21-2016 at 11:08 AM.