Dorsai Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 Way to work it! Good job, looks good and I bet will function good. Thanks! Playing with it on the bench, I think it will function just fine; the latch is now held in position with decent tension, but without the spring being overly stretched. If there's going to be a problem, I think it will be with the spring eventually breaking where it hooks into the track, due to either rust or vibration. I think I'll hit the spring with some paint to slow down the rust, but vibration I can't do much about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Way to work it! Good job, looks good and I bet will function good. If there's going to be a problem, I think it will be with the spring eventually breaking where it hooks into the track, due to either rust or vibration. You could take a short piece of small diameter vacuum tubing and slip over the end of the spring, where it inserts into the seat track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsai Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 You could take a short piece of small diameter vacuum tubing and slip over the end of the spring, where it inserts into the seat track. I thought about something similar...the problem is that slot in the rail the spring goes into is actually very small, much smaller than it looks in the photos. I suppose I could drill it out, but now we're getting into more work than it would take to replace the spring every 10-20 years or so. Especially considering that as the only driver of the vehicle the only time I move the seat is when I'm cleaning out behind it, or putting something weird back there. This is one of those things it's just not worth the energy to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsai Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 You could take a short piece of small diameter vacuum tubing and slip over the end of the spring, where it inserts into the seat track. I thought about something similar...the problem is that slot in the rail the spring goes into is actually very small, much smaller than it looks in the photos. I suppose I could drill it out, but now we're getting into more work than it would take to replace the spring every 10-20 years or so. Especially considering that as the only driver of the vehicle the only time I move the seat is when I'm cleaning out behind it, or putting something weird back there. This is one of those things it's just not worth the energy to worry about. The truck is now reassembled and I just got back from a test run. I can't say the cabin is substantively quieter overall, although I am noticing some sounds that I hadn't heard before. So I imagine the additional soundproofing on the floor is helping in some ways, but not in others. Aside from that, the cab is definitely a nicer place to be - the seat looks and feels great, the floor is nice, plus I polished the gear selector and turn signal lever. Additionally I gave the dash pad a thorough clean and shine, and finally got around to scrubbing all the grime off the steering wheel. Finally, the repaired seat track latch works perfectly. I'll get the seat belts back in tomorrow, then it'll be ready for Boy Scout duty next month. After that? Rear end lubrication, U-joint changes, and transmission fluid drain and refill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 The truck is now reassembled and I just got back from a test run. I can't say the cabin is substantively quieter overall, although I am noticing some sounds that I hadn't heard before. So I imagine the additional soundproofing on the floor is helping in some ways, but not in others. Aside from that, the cab is definitely a nicer place to be - the seat looks and feels great, the floor is nice, plus I polished the gear selector and turn signal lever. Additionally I gave the dash pad a thorough clean and shine, and finally got around to scrubbing all the grime off the steering wheel. Finally, the repaired seat track latch works perfectly. I'll get the seat belts back in tomorrow, then it'll be ready for Boy Scout duty next month. After that? Rear end lubrication, U-joint changes, and transmission fluid drain and refill. Yippee! Glad you got it on the road. What kind of sounds are you hearing? Is it just because some noises are now suppressed and the others are now able to be heard? Sounds get layered. I know that when I got Rusty I thought his tires were quiet. But then I got rid of the Flushmaster muffler and replaced it with a quieter Magnaflow and found that the tires were noisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsai Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 Yippee! Glad you got it on the road. Same here! I scrolled back up, and realized the truck has been down since June 1 - so about twice as long as I'd originally anticipated. What kind of sounds are you hearing? Is it just because some noises are now suppressed and the others are now able to be heard? Sounds get layered. I know that when I got Rusty I thought his tires were quiet. But then I got rid of the Flushmaster muffler and replaced it with a quieter Magnaflow and found that the tires were noisy. I'm pretty sure that's what's happening - formerly suppressed sounds are coming to the fore. If I had to guess, I'd say it's tire noise. Not really a big deal, just a new thing to listen to...and I've been through this before, most notably when I replaced the rotted-out exhaust. I got a whole symphony of squeaks, rattles, and groans that I never knew were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Yippee! Glad you got it on the road. Same here! I scrolled back up, and realized the truck has been down since June 1 - so about twice as long as I'd originally anticipated. What kind of sounds are you hearing? Is it just because some noises are now suppressed and the others are now able to be heard? Sounds get layered. I know that when I got Rusty I thought his tires were quiet. But then I got rid of the Flushmaster muffler and replaced it with a quieter Magnaflow and found that the tires were noisy. I'm pretty sure that's what's happening - formerly suppressed sounds are coming to the fore. If I had to guess, I'd say it's tire noise. Not really a big deal, just a new thing to listen to...and I've been through this before, most notably when I replaced the rotted-out exhaust. I got a whole symphony of squeaks, rattles, and groans that I never knew were there. My Ranger has sound deadening everywhere in the cab, and some areas like the roof, floor, and back wall are double layered (I have two 12" subwoofers in the back). Although it is MUCH quieter than it was before, there are still a lot of small audible noises that I just tend to live with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsai Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 My Ranger has sound deadening everywhere in the cab, and some areas like the roof, floor, and back wall are double layered (I have two 12" subwoofers in the back). Although it is MUCH quieter than it was before, there are still a lot of small audible noises that I just tend to live with. Well, mine's a bare-bones Custom, so I have none of that - no back wall insulation, no headliner, no nothing. Which suits me fine - it's a throwback to the days when trucks were purely utilitarian, and I like that. So I'm well-prepared to put up with a few noises. Meanwhile, today the truck almost didn't start coming out of Lowe's - I had to turn the A/C off in order to get it to turn over. Not sure what's up with that, there's always something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Well, mine's a bare-bones Custom, so I have none of that - no back wall insulation, no headliner, no nothing. Which suits me fine - it's a throwback to the days when trucks were purely utilitarian, and I like that. So I'm well-prepared to put up with a few noises. Yea, it would look a little strange to have sound deadening on an area that isn't covered. I've thought about sound deadening my F350 but I have no intention of putting subwoofers in this one and frankly would rather spend that $200 for sound deadening elsewhere. Maybe down the road I'll do a minimal amount like you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsai Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 Let's see if this new page helps: Interior/Seats & Seat Tracks. And I think you need D1DZ 6261883-A, but see what you think. Looks to me like it is the same spring both sides. So while I was glovebox spelunking today, guess what I found? Yes, my very own D1DZ-6261883-A. I actually vaguely remember tossing it in there when I got the truck, having no idea what it went to or even whether it was part of the truck or not. I'm not going to pull my seat out to put it on, either...I think my repair will hold. But if it doesn't, it's nice to know I've got a fallback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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