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Old 03-05-2013, 07:36 PM
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My 1998 vert has a loose driver seat. It moves about 1/2 inch when I break harder than normal. Is that normal and can it be fixed?
I have the 6 way adjustable power seats.

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Old 03-05-2013, 07:53 PM
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Do a search using the key words "rocking seat".
Old 03-05-2013, 08:18 PM
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You can fix this by replacing the shims in the seat. You can get them on ebay for around $10 but you can get the same nylon shims at Home Depot cheaper. There is another kit for around $80 that includes the rear flanges that sometimes break.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/C5-Corvette-...f07f8b&vxp=mtr
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I just did this! Followed the link to a T and it worked great!

http://www.lieblweb.com/c5seatfix.html
Old 03-06-2013, 10:11 AM
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Lots of posts have been made on this topic - it's a common problem on the C5s. I have a number of Word files that discusses the problem and remedy - if you'd like a copy of them, just PM me your e-mail address.

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