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Mcflurry
30th March 2021, 02:47 PM
Hi lads,

Went for a trip out bush over the weekend and my driver seat collapsed while going downhill. The steel plate securing the seat to the rail snapped. While I'm a bigger bloke I would have expected the seat to hold me just fine... Has anyone seen this happen before? I know the seats have had their issues but didn't think they just broke this like one did. Also any idea whether I could fix this myself or do I look at replaceing it?

83280

Cheers
Brad
mudnut
30th March 2021, 03:50 PM
Time for some XR6 Falcon seats:)
MudRunnerTD
30th March 2021, 04:09 PM
My GUIV drivers seat has done the exact same thing. I am able to re-seat the break so i can use the seat but need to remove it and i was going to weld it back to be honest.
Mcflurry
30th March 2021, 06:45 PM
Would love some XR6 Falcon seats Mudnut but haven't found any online under $500 for the pair. Would I reuse the rails on the factory GUIV seats for that swap?

Mudrunner do you reckon this is a safety defect that Nissan should be liable to pay? Not too keen on welding but might be the best option for the hip pocket
rusty_nail
30th March 2021, 07:31 PM
What's your location mate?

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Mcflurry
30th March 2021, 08:10 PM
I'm in Melbourne mate
rusty_nail
30th March 2021, 09:55 PM
I'm in Melbourne mateSorry should have asked also what model patrol do you have

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Mcflurry
30th March 2021, 09:57 PM
No worries 2009 GUIV
rusty_nail
30th March 2021, 10:05 PM
No worries 2009 GUIV

send me a pm mate. i have a 2004 guiv im going to start parting out soon. having just bought a brand new car the missus is finally on my back about getting rid of the patrol sitting in the back yard.
MudRunnerTD
30th March 2021, 10:09 PM
Would love some XR6 Falcon seats Mudnut but haven't found any online under $500 for the pair. Would I reuse the rails on the factory GUIV seats for that swap?

Mudrunner do you reckon this is a safety defect that Nissan should be liable to pay? Not too keen on welding but might be the best option for the hip pocket

I reckon it will.be fine to weld to be honest. It is an odd fracture but a small weld will sort it out.
Truckus
31st March 2021, 10:52 AM
Yes, this!

I have also wondered if they are a straight bolt in on the factory mounts or how much cutting and shutting is involved, as they are a decent seat and cheaper and more comfy than the stratos options.