Sunday, June 25, 2017

Important PSA - Inferior Hardware Alert - Jeep JK Rear Seat Spacers

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7mQCnjOQH4&w=640&h=360]

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If you buy parts that replace your OEM hardware (bolts in this case) please make sure you are not unknowing downgrading from OEM specs.

This is the original set I ordered:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MR1ARIW/

This is the second set I ordered, and am still waiting on delivery:
https://www.amazon.com/Wrangler-Delrin-Plastic-Recline-Washers/dp/B014TF6ID4/

Information about Grade and Class of bolts can be found here:

https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/materials-and-grades/bolt-grade-chart.aspx

and here

http://www.fastenermart.com/understanding-fastener-grades-and-classes.html

Or a bunch of other places.... I just wanted to make sure you were thinking about this stuff! lol

15 comments:

  1. Awesome of you to let us know!!

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  2. Used grade 8 washers. OEM bolts. I realize I have a tad less thread bite. Easy peazy.

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  3. Ouch..was that a hammer to the thumb?

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  4. Good info!!

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  5. i saw another video of a guy that got different hardware for his

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  6. Thanks, good to know

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  7. Thanks for the hook-up brother!

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  8. Amazon has a delrin kit from Ohio diesel that's ~$26 with 10.9 bolts!!

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  9. Good call to detail! Just put mine in last week and my kid said it makes a world of difference because she's 5'6'' and she's only 14 yrs old. Mine are 10.9 and the spacers are made from Billet Alluminum. Justa s a helpful hint. You might want a Impact wrench to take these bolts off. I only had a breaker bar and it took me some serious muscle to take the bottom 6 bolts off. You will also need a deep socket or socket extension to keep from bending the seat hardwear.. Best of luck. and I know you will enjoy it or at least your passengers.

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  10. thats one thing i don't like about buying off of Amazon. I ordered a rear view camera last month for our car, and it was the "perfect" camera. Got it, and like a dummy I routed everything without testing it first. In short, the camera was trash. Red and heavily distorted video. I did the same thing about contacting the seller to just work out a replacement. I was directed to go through the refund process with Amazon. Totally turned me off with the seller. Ordered a completely different camera from another seller. But of course they wanted me to remove my feedback....

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  11. Scott's Jeep AdventuresJune 28, 2017 at 9:46 AM

    good video. I had to go check mine, they are the right ones. you have to make sure the little ones are going to be safe. thanks for the info.

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  12. Thanks for sharing! Great info as usual. I went with the same kit that you have on order, have been pleased.

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  13. Hey CPO I'm about to order my own seat spacer and I'm just wondering if your second order came in with the right hardware bolt grade...

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  14. I have a question, I have ordered these and can't wait to put them on for my kids who complain (justifiably so) that the rear seats are uncomfortable. my question is how much room does that extra lean eat up in the cargo space? I need to have an ARB fridge and slide there and I am wondering if that's going to be an issue?

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