Replacement seat runner bearing size

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Replacement seat runner bearing size

Post by Driver+Passengers » Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:16 pm

Anyone know what size the bearings are on the sliding seat runners? I reversed my middle seats a few weeks back and discovered a knackered bearing (1 of 8 in total), but omitted to note the size before refitting the runners.

I had a look on LushProjects, but perhaps not thoroughly enough.

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Re: Replacement seat runner bearing size

Post by stuc » Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:42 pm

I have some runners that i took off the kia sedona rails i modified you can have the bearings off those if you want. If they come off that is. Just had a look and dont know how to get them off.
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Re: Replacement seat runner bearing size

Post by Simon Jones » Thu Sep 22, 2011 2:29 pm

I've just looked at a set of bearings on a scrap van & unfortunately didn't have a tape measure with me. The problem I think you will have is that it looks like the bearings are fitted onto the axle pin & the end is formed over to prevent the bearing coming off, so they won't come off readily. Personally, I would be tempted to leave it in current state as there are plenty of other bearings taking the load.
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Re: Replacement seat runner bearing size

Post by Driver+Passengers » Thu Sep 22, 2011 2:36 pm

Simon Jones wrote:I've just looked at a set of bearings on a scrap van & unfortunately didn't have a tape measure with me. The problem I think you will have is that it looks like the bearings are fitted onto the axle pin & the end is formed over to prevent the bearing coming off, so they won't come off readily. Personally, I would be tempted to leave it in current state as there are plenty of other bearings taking the load.
Cheers, stuc/Simon.

I was happy enough putting it back together minus one bearing. Just working through my todo list... ;) Given your observation, Simon, I'll forget about it until I ever decide to put the seats back facing forwards again.
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Re: Replacement seat runner bearing size

Post by stuc » Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:53 pm

I think thats a good idea. I agree with Simon the bearings look like a pig to get off.
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