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Posted by: yello914 Oct 21 2016, 10:19 PM
Greetings!!
Is anyone using Konig seats?
I am trying to install a new pair I bought a few years ago and cannot seem to get the original allen head bolts on.. They go in about a half turn and stop.. I don't want to strip/cross thread the holes and wonder if they require special hardware.
Feedback would be greatly appreciated!!
Cheers
Posted by: dangrouche Oct 21 2016, 11:19 PM
they are nothing out of the ordinary. You need to chase those threads with some oil and maybe some "sacrificial screws" to get those threads opened up smoothly. They are not 100% perfectly aligned like OEM seats, so, you need to be patient and methodical in attaching the tracks. If alignment is off, then I would err on the side of enlarging the track holes, since tracks are readily plentiful. The harbor Freight tap and die set should help you get this project done. load the screw in a counterclockwise direction and listen for a click, this is a technique used when reattaching grip screws on a handgun. once you hear the click, the screw is seated on the first thread, then you proceed with turning the screw by hand and feel it loading into the hole. then chase it fully down the entire path of the threading.
Posted by: yello914 Oct 22 2016, 02:38 AM
they are nothing out of the ordinary. You need to chase those threads with some oil and maybe some "sacrificial screws" to get those threads opened up smoothly. They are not 100% perfectly aligned like OEM seats, so, you need to be patient and methodical in attaching the tracks. If alignment is off, then I would err on the side of enlarging the track holes, since tracks are readily plentiful. The harbor Freight tap and die set should help you get this project done. load the screw in a counterclockwise direction and listen for a click, this is a technique used when reattaching grip screws on a handgun. once you hear the click, the screw is seated on the first thread, then you proceed with turning the screw by hand and feel it loading into the hole. then chase it fully down the entire path of the threading.
Thank You for replying and providing detailed instructions!!
Posted by: Larmo63 Oct 22 2016, 09:51 AM
The screws in my vintage Schools are NOT the same size as the screws that fit the factory seats.
That is my experience. I would try some different sizes.
Posted by: Blue6 Oct 22 2016, 09:59 AM
The screws in my vintage Schools are NOT the same size as the screws that fit the factory seats.
That is my experience. I would try some different sizes.
Are you old enough to have " vintage schools "?
Posted by: rhodyguy Oct 22 2016, 10:04 AM
The screw inserts in the seat bottoms of my Konigs did not work with the factory rails and bases. I had to adjust the screw holes in the rails.
Posted by: mtn flyr Oct 22 2016, 11:23 AM
Mine matched right up with no issues
Posted by: JmuRiz Oct 22 2016, 06:51 PM
I'm with Dave, mine fit with stock hardware. Not 'exactly' the same so you need to just keep all fasteners loose until you fit them all then torque down
Posted by: yello914 Oct 23 2016, 04:06 PM
Thanks again to all who replied.
I tried tightening one bolt and it went in smoothly after a few turns.
Beautiful car!!!
Posted by: jrblackbox Oct 23 2016, 05:41 PM
Mine matched right up with no issues
nice seats!
Posted by: jrblackbox Oct 23 2016, 05:41 PM
Thanks again to all who replied.
I tried tightening one bolt and it went in smoothly after a few turns.
Beautiful car!!!
pics please!
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