Seat rails -- stuck

[Caddisfly]

The end of my restoration is in sight, but the problems seem to be getting a little harder to fix as I get closer to being back on the road.

Because my tall son, who has done a lot of the grunt work on my Cruiser, is planning to drive the FJ to school a couple of days each week, I've got to figure out a way to get the driver's seat to slide back fully. Right now it's stuck in the middle portion of the rail.

The rail is completely removed from the seat right now. I've sprayed lots of WD40 and PB Blaster on it, but I still can't get any movement. What should I try next?

Thanks.

 

[HAMBURGLAR11]

HELP

Bfh and some muscle

 

[35inchoverdrive]

A little heat wouldn't hurt, but if you give the penetrating oil some time, it will probably work on its own.

 

[FJROSS]

I had the same problems with a stuck seat track, it felt like it was almost hitting something. I ended up removing the seat from the rig and using a block of wood and a hammer to loosen the track along with the PB Blaster working it back and forth until it freed up. Works fine now.

Dave

 

[nuclearlemon]

I had the same problems with a stuck seat track, it felt like it was almost hitting something. I ended up removing the seat from the rig and using a block of wood and a hammer to loosen the track along with the PB Blaster working it back and forth until it freed up. Works fine now.

Dave

X2 here, then spray some bike chain grease in the tracks.

 

[Rocky_LC]

You should also think about moving the seat back. Here's some ideas...

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/201865-seat-braket-reversal-more-leg-room.html

Rocky

 

[Caddisfly]

Thank you for all the suggestions. I have the day off, so as soon as I finish checking out the new stuff here, I'll head down to the basement and look for a Stanley "BFH" and a block of wood.