[bronc36]

Hey everyone, i have a loose drivers seat arm rest on my 96 that i want to tighten up before it comes off. I did a search but only found how to take it off, or repair broken brackets.

I'm sure the bracket is not broken. It just has some side to side movement that it never had before. Can this just be tightened? or is it getting worn out?

I know i should have just taken it apart before i even asked but i wanted to get some input before i ever started.

 

[azmac54]

The armrest pivots on a large shoulder bolt. If it is already tight,then surely you have a broken bracket. You can weld it ,but it probably won't last. The best thing to do is to make a new bracket out of steel.

 

[justin]

The the guy above said, if you can't tighten it, you'll need a new one. Unzip the cover and see if you can tighten it up at all. If not, start looking for another.

 

[bronc36]

Thanks guys, i will give that a try.

 

[KHCO67]

if that doesnt work, find a JY replacement seat.

 

[bronc36]

Does the shoulder bolt or hole in the bracket ever wear out, or is it always an issue with bracket breaking or bolt coming loose?

 

[justin]

Usually the bracket starts to warp.

 

[miesk5]

yo,

Arm Rest Bracket Repairs in a 94
welded the old one and made a new one just need to finish drilling the hole on the new one
see more pics/info
Source: by R94broncoXTL (Ryan) at http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/superford/registry/4853/23785


Arm Rest Bracket Repairs, from a 90 in a 93
Source: by Billingslee (Bronco Bill) at http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91344



Arm Rest Repair; "...To fix a set of chairs with a broken armrest, I made this repair plate. The factory plate almost looks intentionally weakened, and they usually last more than a decade before breaking. Mine should last more than twice that long. If you need one, e-mail me through my profile here or on almost any BBS forum that deals with Ford trucks or Crown Vics..."



Source: by Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck) at http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/862473

 

[bronc36]

Thanks miesk5. You always jump in with alot of info.

 

[miesk5]

Thanks miesk5. You always jump in with alot of info.

yw friend... I have time; but many thanks to those who took time to post their tech articles and pics!:thumbup