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Uknow87 Enthusiast

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I made a post way back when on this thread, probably 6 to 8 months ago when the dealer fixed mine. It's been about 6000 miles since the fix I think, and the click is coming back now.

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So I was able to solve the seat movement issue as a few others with hose clamps. I bought 2 - 1" hose clamps, and 2 - 3/4" rubber clamps and slid the rubber off of those and onto the hose clamps. I bu

GMC-AT
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whatever... I'm sure 2013 Chevy was perfect and had no issue. I'm sure your 1996 Ford is also perfect and never had any issues ... The truth is that every car/truck, every year has it's issues. Th

tanner709
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Thanks for this.   Just re-quoting for all the new members because I spent about 20 minutes trying to find the fix, with pics.

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aaronarf Enthusiast

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Just ordered a retainer off ebay...worth the $3 to not make a trip to the dealer. Thanks guys for the info, hoping it fixes my seat movement!!

 

 

Did my install the other day, took ~10 minutes. You do not need to use any sort of 'death wheel' to cut this. Pair of snips and done, the material is soft. Solved my issues, we'll see as a rack the miles up if its a long term fix.

BeaverPolice New Member

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I know this is mainly a topic of the seat moving, but mine has a creaking noise that comes from the back right corner of the seat when driving. I think it has to do with the springs in the seat. It is absolutely annoying to drive. It is a 2015 crew cab with 39,000 miles. Does anyone have any idea what is causing this and what can be done to fix?

th3r00st3r Enthusiast

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After my return to the dealer after the part came in, they replaced the entire seat track(clips wouldn't work they said) and I haven't had an issue for a couple weeks. We'll see.

 

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ChevyMan2015 Enthusiast

ChevyMan2015

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After my return to the dealer after the part came in, they replaced the entire seat track(clips wouldn't work they said) and I haven't had an issue for a couple weeks. We'll see.

 

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How long did it take them to do it? Dealer ordered my seat track replacement, just waiting for it to come in.

th3r00st3r Enthusiast

th3r00st3r

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How long did it take them to do it? Dealer ordered my seat track replacement, just waiting for it to come in.

 

My appointment was at 7:30 AM. I didn't get out of there till almost 11 AM. Might be better to drop it off.

beetle Enthusiast

beetle

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Mine would stop moving laterally if I lowered the seat all the way down but then it was too low for my liking. My solution (so far) was to raise the rear of the seat by installing 5/8 inch thick shims/washers and longer bolts where the seat bolts to the floor and leaving the seat powered all the way down. Much better than having the dealer jack around with it.

Spendit Enthusiast

Spendit

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Just at dealer (here in Michigan) to get my 2014 done - $235 labor and a $5 part........they had to keep the truck overnight to inform me of costs. No thanks, I'll do it myself!

aaronarf Enthusiast

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Just at dealer (here in Michigan) to get my 2014 done - $235 labor and a $5 part........they had to keep the truck overnight to inform me of costs. No thanks, I'll do it myself!

 

 

WHAT!! $235 in labor only to do the retainer clip?!

Brian2015 Enthusiast

Brian2015

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Drop my 2016 off at the dealer for the second seat frame replacement in 18k miles.

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Smoothbassman Enthusiast

Smoothbassman

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save yourself $230 and do the hose clamp trick...

I did this a long time ago. No more issues.

 

Bootleg but effective.

 

 

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cmysstailights Enthusiast

cmysstailights

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I did this a long time ago. No more issues.

 

Bootleg but effective.

 

 

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Whats the hose clamp trick?

 

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likeschevy Enthusiast

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Just a question so the black retainer one per seat, goes on the white clip that is on the side without the seat motor, by the door?

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