Where to source/ fabricate bench seat slider (equivalizer) wire? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

z71se · 04-14-2019, 06:13 PM

During my seat rebuild I flip the bench over and find that the thin wire that connects the left and right sliders was broken. How can I effectively replace that? I don't think LMC sells it.

(picture for example thanks to TKCR's bench seat ad in the classifieds)

**Palf70Step** · 04-15-2019, 07:29 AM

I made a replacement out of picture hanging wire. I cut it off and made an eye at the little spring, then ran the picture wire between the spring and the other side. Not ure if it was needed or not, but did mine with a double strand of the wire twisted together for strength. Sorry no pictures as I no longer have the truck I did it in.

**TKCR** · 04-15-2019, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z71se

During my seat rebuild I flip the bench over and find that the thin wire that connects the left and right sliders was broken. How can I effectively replace that? I don't think LMC sells it.

(picture for example thanks to TKCR's bench seat ad in the classifieds)

Or you could just ask me, lol. I can send you one. Or you could get some small braided wire from Lowes, and make your own. And I also see them on EBay from time to time.

**MusicMan70** · 04-15-2019, 08:18 PM

I used the long section from a tomato cage.

**Wgesnerjr** · 04-16-2019, 06:18 AM

newer truck like the 88 and up with bench seat has them also. I found mine in junkyard.

Rich84 · 04-17-2019, 09:01 AM

Acoustical ceiling hanging wire would work too..Million uses for it around the house.

rpmerf · 04-17-2019, 12:16 PM

Mine has a metal wire a little thicker than a coat hanger. It never pulls the pass side, just bends when I pull the drivers side handle. I was considering replacing it with wire cable / wire rope and crimping it to size.

fordguy40 · 04-17-2019, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKCR

Or you could just ask me, lol. I can send you one.....

Do this. I needed one and she had them

**TKCR** · 04-17-2019, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordguy40

Do this. I needed one and she had them

z71se · 04-17-2019, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKCR

Did not know TKCR was a female, very cool! PM'd her.

**TKCR** · 04-17-2019, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z71se

Did not know TKCR was a female, very cool! PM'd her.

Still just one of the guys. I like doing guy things, like playing with TRUCKS

04-14-2019, 06:13 PM	#1
z71se Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cailfornia Posts: 284	Where to source/ fabricate bench seat slider (equivalizer) wire? During my seat rebuild I flip the bench over and find that the thin wire that connects the left and right sliders was broken. How can I effectively replace that? I don't think LMC sells it. (picture for example thanks to TKCR's bench seat ad in the classifieds) __________________ 77 C10 Silverado SWB - LS Swap, mechanical resto-mod 05 Z71 Silverado RCSB - 5.3L LM7, 76mm turbo, 4L80e

04-15-2019, 07:29 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,223	Re: Where to source/ fabricate bench seat slider (equivalizer) wire? I made a replacement out of picture hanging wire. I cut it off and made an eye at the little spring, then ran the picture wire between the spring and the other side. Not ure if it was needed or not, but did mine with a double strand of the wire twisted together for strength. Sorry no pictures as I no longer have the truck I did it in. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-15-2019, 08:18 PM	#4
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Where to source/ fabricate bench seat slider (equivalizer) wire? I used the long section from a tomato cage. Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

04-16-2019, 06:18 AM	#5
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: Where to source/ fabricate bench seat slider (equivalizer) wire? newer truck like the 88 and up with bench seat has them also. I found mine in junkyard. __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

04-17-2019, 09:01 AM	#6
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,692	Re: Where to source/ fabricate bench seat slider (equivalizer) wire? Acoustical ceiling hanging wire would work too..Million uses for it around the house.

04-17-2019, 12:16 PM	#7
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: Where to source/ fabricate bench seat slider (equivalizer) wire? Mine has a metal wire a little thicker than a coat hanger. It never pulls the pass side, just bends when I pull the drivers side handle. I was considering replacing it with wire cable / wire rope and crimping it to size. __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.