Captains chair wobble fix

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vanjuggler
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Captains chair wobble fix

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I followed the instructions on the wiki (http://wikrad.com/delica/index.cgi?capt ... wobble_fix) last night, and it's a HUGE improvement. I didn't have the wiki handy while I was doing it, so it took me longer as I had to figure out the last part of the process.

A huge thank-you to whoever wrote the wiki howto. I highly recommend this to anyone else that has wobbly chairs.

Cheers,
Luke
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Re: Captains chair wobble fix

Post by Mystery Machine »

Well if you like that little improvement, then maybe try something like this on your captains seats (well, the one by the sliding door anyway)

Captain seat 90 degree modification

I wasn't sure if it was going to work or be any real use because I don't think anyone had ever done it before, but I use it a LOT when we go camping. I am so glad to have done it now and would recommend it to anyone who is fairly competent with taking things apart (and putting them back together again!)

Budget for about 2 hrs start to finish if you follow my guide closely (including cup'o tea breaks.... :-D )
L300 Mystery Machine (High Altitude Edition 8-) )
L300 MudMonkey ($400 bargain banger!! :!: )


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delicat
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Re: Captains chair wobble fix

Post by delicat »

I think the tie raps to hold the spring in the rebuild process is the best part! :-D
Always a card up your sleeve don't you!

I'll save that one for a nice summer day when my wife and kid are out for the day...
Cheers!
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"If it ain't broken, modify it!"
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The Pinkfingers
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Re: Captains chair wobble fix

Post by The Pinkfingers »

I did this today (the wobble fix). Took a little longer (about 2 - 2.5 hours not including drive time) because I had to go buy some tools (oh poor me) and the inside of my chair was slightly different than the posted pics. 95% improvement on one, 70% improvement on the other. Second chair much quicker than the first. Hardest part was putting a stubborn r-pin back in and then putting the chair back on the sliders - pretty finicky.
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Re: Captains chair wobble fix

Post by jwfchase »

I'm far from talented, but I found the "wobble fix" really easy, and it was a 100% improvement, WELL worth the time! I used the instructions that were in the FAQ section, don't know if they're still there or not...
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robinimpey
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Post by robinimpey »

Did the wobble fix last week and should have done it the same week I got my van! It's a very easy fix and a huge improvement.
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