Seat Came Loose????

SCOTTLT79 · 12-18-2002, 08:27 AM

Hey guys,

Just wondering if this has happened to anyone else. I got in my car this morning to leave for work, leaned back on the seat and it was like something popped underneath it and now the drivers side of the seat is loose. The left side of the seat seems to rock front and back when I brake or accelerate.

I didn't have a chance to look under the seat because I had to get to work but any ideas what happened under there?

Thanks
Scott

chris91LX · 12-18-2002, 09:25 AM

LOL, welcome to the wonderful world of beating on your Mustang. This is a common problem for those of us with lead feet.

You probably ripped the bolt right out of the floor like I did about 3 years ago. If that's the case you'll have to have it welded back in.

bigred90gt · 12-18-2002, 09:27 AM

I hate to be the one to tell ya, but it sounds like you're screwed. When that happene to me, the bolt in the front pulled through the support, and the back part of the seat mount broke. I ended up having to weld the back mount back together and use a large hose clamp to hold the front mount to the support. It is a temporary fix for now. When I get the seats that I want, I'm just going to weld them in. Best of luck on the fix.
Caymon

stangsrule · 12-20-2002, 04:17 AM

Yeah, what they said...

I had the same thing happen to me too. Found out it actually ripped the weld nut up through the floor on the front left bolt and when I fixed that I found out that both of my seat rails were broken on 2 or 3 places, so welded them and then discovered my floor pan was torn under the rear seat mounting point. I ended up installing subframe connectors with the seat support (Kenny Brown Super subs) since my old BBK ones didn't have that, and a floor pan reinforcement plate and welding everything back up. SOOO guess I am saying check it all out while you are at it and take the necessary steps to fix/prevent these same problems. Good luck!

Chevyguy · 12-20-2002, 01:29 PM

BTDT, I ripped out the front bolt from the floor brace, and then tore the floor near the rear mounts. I have ordered the Maximum Motorsports Full length subframe connectors with the floor brace http://www.maximummotorsports.com/in...s/MMFL-1-2.pdf

and my buddy will make my floors super strong after welding all those pieces in (he is a master welder with a prof mig setup

)

I dont race my stang, but drive aggressively and am built like a Nose tackle, same result as a skinny guy running 11's on slicks every weekend with no cage ??

SCOTTLT79 · 12-24-2002, 03:19 PM

Yeah, that is pretty similar to me. I don't have much done to my car but 240lbs being thrown back with a heavy foot to match just isn't healthy for that seat.

I'm swinging by the garage the day after xmas so I can get a look at it. Hopefully it won't be too bad.

12-18-2002, 08:27 AM	#1
SCOTTLT79 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Raynham, Ma, USA Posts: 189	Seat Came Loose???? Hey guys, Just wondering if this has happened to anyone else. I got in my car this morning to leave for work, leaned back on the seat and it was like something popped underneath it and now the drivers side of the seat is loose. The left side of the seat seems to rock front and back when I brake or accelerate. I didn't have a chance to look under the seat because I had to get to work but any ideas what happened under there? Thanks Scott __________________ 95 Red Mustang GT Pro 5.0, MAC fenderwall cold air induction kit, BBK Off-Road H-pipe with Magnaflow cat-back system Mostly stock(looking to modify) Rice Haters Club Member #63

12-18-2002, 09:25 AM	#2
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	LOL, welcome to the wonderful world of beating on your Mustang. This is a common problem for those of us with lead feet. You probably ripped the bolt right out of the floor like I did about 3 years ago. If that's the case you'll have to have it welded back in. __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

12-18-2002, 09:27 AM	#3
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	I hate to be the one to tell ya, but it sounds like you're screwed. When that happene to me, the bolt in the front pulled through the support, and the back part of the seat mount broke. I ended up having to weld the back mount back together and use a large hose clamp to hold the front mount to the support. It is a temporary fix for now. When I get the seats that I want, I'm just going to weld them in. Best of luck on the fix. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

12-20-2002, 04:17 AM	#4
stangsrule Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 512	Yeah, what they said... I had the same thing happen to me too. Found out it actually ripped the weld nut up through the floor on the front left bolt and when I fixed that I found out that both of my seat rails were broken on 2 or 3 places, so welded them and then discovered my floor pan was torn under the rear seat mounting point. I ended up installing subframe connectors with the seat support (Kenny Brown Super subs) since my old BBK ones didn't have that, and a floor pan reinforcement plate and welding everything back up. SOOO guess I am saying check it all out while you are at it and take the necessary steps to fix/prevent these same problems. Good luck! __________________ 92GT Lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, SMC Alky Injection kit, J&S Knock Gaurd, TwEECer RT and a bunch of other stuff!

12-20-2002, 01:29 PM	#5
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	BTDT, I ripped out the front bolt from the floor brace, and then tore the floor near the rear mounts. I have ordered the Maximum Motorsports Full length subframe connectors with the floor brace http://www.maximummotorsports.com/in...s/MMFL-1-2.pdf and my buddy will make my floors super strong after welding all those pieces in (he is a master welder with a prof mig setup ) I dont race my stang, but drive aggressively and am built like a Nose tackle, same result as a skinny guy running 11's on slicks every weekend with no cage ?? __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.

12-24-2002, 03:19 PM	#6
SCOTTLT79 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Raynham, Ma, USA Posts: 189	Yeah, that is pretty similar to me. I don't have much done to my car but 240lbs being thrown back with a heavy foot to match just isn't healthy for that seat. I'm swinging by the garage the day after xmas so I can get a look at it. Hopefully it won't be too bad. __________________ 95 Red Mustang GT Pro 5.0, MAC fenderwall cold air induction kit, BBK Off-Road H-pipe with Magnaflow cat-back system Mostly stock(looking to modify) Rice Haters Club Member #63

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