Seat Locks
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From: Pershore - Worcestershire
Originally Posted by DBt85' timestamp='1429975353' post='23590997
I sent a tweet at McGard asking if they can make more as our contact has gone quiet. They replied and said they'll look in to it on Monday.
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From: Cali
What about these Torx bolts? I'm not sure if they're strong enough, since I noticed grading systems and specs vary for 10.9 grade between different manufacturers. But, these appear to be made for the front strut tower braces of a BMW..so I bet they would be strong enough, especially if they're used for that.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Torx-Bol...be21ac&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Torx-Bol...be21ac&vxp=mtr
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From: Fort Lauderdale
Here is the solution:
http://accessoryproshop.com/Off-Road...ng/Light-Locks
Order part 40M820-B
The set comes with 4 security bolts and the key, enough to do the 4 bolts on the front of the seat rails. They're made from strong steel and are 20mm long, which goes all the way through the threads in the chassis. If you're worried about the length you can get the 30mm version, which stick out about 14mm past the chassis threads.
http://accessoryproshop.com/Off-Road...ng/Light-Locks
Order part 40M820-B
The set comes with 4 security bolts and the key, enough to do the 4 bolts on the front of the seat rails. They're made from strong steel and are 20mm long, which goes all the way through the threads in the chassis. If you're worried about the length you can get the 30mm version, which stick out about 14mm past the chassis threads.
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From: Pershore - Worcestershire
Originally Posted by s2ka' timestamp='1430022491' post='23591534
Here is the solution:
http://accessoryproshop.com/Off-Road...ng/Light-Locks
Order part 40M820-B
The set comes with 4 security bolts and the key, enough to do the 4 bolts on the front of the seat rails. They're made from strong steel and are 20mm long, which goes all the way through the threads in the chassis. If you're worried about the length you can get the 30mm version, which stick out about 14mm past the chassis threads.
http://accessoryproshop.com/Off-Road...ng/Light-Locks
Order part 40M820-B
The set comes with 4 security bolts and the key, enough to do the 4 bolts on the front of the seat rails. They're made from strong steel and are 20mm long, which goes all the way through the threads in the chassis. If you're worried about the length you can get the 30mm version, which stick out about 14mm past the chassis threads.
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From: SoCal
Correct, they were originally advertised as Grade 8 which would have made them strong enough for our application. But they are actually coated stainless steel, which makes them around Grade 2, not strong enough.
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From: Cali
Here's another one, grade 8.8. Cut it down since it's long.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Torx-Bol...b8b170&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Torx-Bol...b8b170&vxp=mtr
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From: Judo Town, USA
Hey, Guys- I'm not much help in finding another source, but I'm doing better and may be back for another round of original Kodokan Seat Locks.
I had some surgery and recouping time, but I may be able to come back with more Seat Locks. Have to wait on the powers that be to decide.
Sorry I had to bail out for a while, but I've been dealing with these Seat Locks since 2002 and once in a while real life takes precedence over my internet life.
I had some surgery and recouping time, but I may be able to come back with more Seat Locks. Have to wait on the powers that be to decide.
Sorry I had to bail out for a while, but I've been dealing with these Seat Locks since 2002 and once in a while real life takes precedence over my internet life.
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From: Cali
Get well my good man. Real life is always much more important than something trivial such as seat locks and internet life.
