broken front seat armrest
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broken front seat armrest
i have read in the FAQ's that this is a common occurance. and it talked about making a bracket to fix it with since ford doesn't sell seat parts. has anyone ever ran into this problem, and do you have info or pictures of this.
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I fixed the problem by scabbing a piece of heavy aluminum plate (1/8") over the broken pot metal so the alumninum could be drilled to accept the two mounting bolts for the original component. Alas I did not photograph the piece I fabricated and I haven't been able to fing it in the rubble on the floor of the burned out shell of Greystreak. Its down there... if it didn't melt. If I find it, I'll get pics of it posted.
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I know this post is pretty old but...
Grey, what tools did you have to fabricated that aluminum bracket? My passenger side bracket also broke and I have had no luck at the junk yards I've been too. It broke in half and thought about welding it together with my crappy welder but I don't know if it will hold. I feel like the only option I have is to make one myself but I don't know if I have the proper tools.
Grey, what tools did you have to fabricated that aluminum bracket? My passenger side bracket also broke and I have had no luck at the junk yards I've been too. It broke in half and thought about welding it together with my crappy welder but I don't know if it will hold. I feel like the only option I have is to make one myself but I don't know if I have the proper tools.
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Took some digging but take a gander through this thread. It might cover the info you need.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-rest-fix.html
I think it's for a 96 and since I don't have arm rests, I won't know if this is what you need but take a peek anyways
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-rest-fix.html
I think it's for a 96 and since I don't have arm rests, I won't know if this is what you need but take a peek anyways
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Those are great parts and top-notch quality fabbing, but they would require CNC machining, which obviously isn't the scope here. Bubba probably wants the DIY approach.
I missed the internal threading tool, add that one to the list.
I missed the internal threading tool, add that one to the list.
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I agree on the CNC machine but that thread might be able to provide a pattern or an idea of how to make them. He could even shoot the OP about dimensions and stuff.
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I had a drill press, a bench grinder, a hacksaw and a lot of time on my hands. CNC machining... Seriously? For a 3" long plate of 1/8" aluminum stock that will never be seen once the repair is complete? I think not.
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Haha thanks guys. Yeah I don't think I"ll be able to use a CNC machine. I have a hacksaw, dremel tool and a drill. Maybe I can work something out. I just got an armrest from a 82 F-250 I think and am about to see if I can swap the upholstery and see if it works with my seat. I think the bracket on it is too short so it probably won't work.
Gruesome, I missed that thread completely but I may see if that guy is willing to make one for me if it's not too expensive if I can't get mine to work!
I've been really busy this week with work and have to work some overnights now so I won't be able to do much until next week. I'l be getting 20 hours overtime though oh yeah! More money for my truck!
Edit: Well surprisingly the older red armrest bolted on and worked... however the foam is a different shape and I couldn't get my upholstery around it. The bracket on the older armrest is not removable either so I guess I do have to make one!
Gruesome, I missed that thread completely but I may see if that guy is willing to make one for me if it's not too expensive if I can't get mine to work!
I've been really busy this week with work and have to work some overnights now so I won't be able to do much until next week. I'l be getting 20 hours overtime though oh yeah! More money for my truck!
Edit: Well surprisingly the older red armrest bolted on and worked... however the foam is a different shape and I couldn't get my upholstery around it. The bracket on the older armrest is not removable either so I guess I do have to make one!
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Replacement aluminum bracket for 96 Bronco arm rests
I had the same problem with my 96 EB Bronco. After researching the problem, I couldn't find any new aluminum arm rest brackets from Ford or through Bronco parts suppliers. I bought 2 used arm rests on Ebay for $35 and installed the passenger seat bracket on my original arm rest.
I was thinking of having some replacement brackets cast locally and then selling them for cost to other Bronco owners but the setup and machining costs were very expensive.
Al
'96 EB Bronco with railroad "hyrail" wheel kit
'04 EB Explorer
'12 XLT Escape
My 96 Bronco on the track at the CT Trolley Museum:
I was thinking of having some replacement brackets cast locally and then selling them for cost to other Bronco owners but the setup and machining costs were very expensive.
Al
'96 EB Bronco with railroad "hyrail" wheel kit
'04 EB Explorer
'12 XLT Escape
My 96 Bronco on the track at the CT Trolley Museum:
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Like I told Encho, I wasn't expecting anyone to use a CNC machine. I just figured I would drop the thread in here so that he could see it and have a few ideas. Maybe buy them from this guy or make them to the same dimension and thickness or whatever. Besides, cnc machines are overrated :P
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I had the same problem with my 96 EB Bronco. After researching the problem, I couldn't find any new aluminum arm rest brackets from Ford or through Bronco parts suppliers. I bought 2 used arm rests on Ebay for $35 and installed the passenger seat bracket on my original arm rest.
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