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B3000 seat latch repair

Last post 04-21-2009, 11:07 AM by HellCat1988. 1 replies.
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  •  01-12-2008, 1:43 PM 29415

    B3000 seat latch repair

    My '94 B3000 ext cab has a faulty seat back latch on the driver's side. It has never locked in the rear position in the year and half I've owned it. It came with 132,000 miles, previously owned by a really big guy (380 lbs.). Now the seat falls back in ot the reclining postion without warning, about twice a day. It will stay if pulled back up, but it's dangerous. Does anyone know of a repair, tech bulletin, or parts to order? Most of the dealers say that because it's 10 years old or more, it's better to go to a salvage yard and buy used seats. My upholstery still looks great and much better than the junk yard seats. Besides, how do I know I'm not just trading problems with older used stuff? I've asked Mazda and For Ranger folks. No concrete answers.
  •  04-21-2009, 11:07 AM 33985 in reply to 29415

    Re: B3000 seat latch repair

    You should be able to swap the hardware from the junked seat to your seat with either simple bolts, or by drilling out the rivets and then using replacement rivets or bolts in their place.

    It's not broke... It's just.... Ok it's broke but I can fix it! Where's my duck tape?
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