Gangster Lean

[nibbes123]

Would any know where the topic on the gangster lean fix would be under. Could not find it.
Thanks
Nick

[baltobernie]

http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... 38&p=58137

[nibbes123]

Thanks I will take the seats apart and see the damage.

[Warren]

Vick Auto now offers rebuilt seat frames if you want an alternative.

[dmwhiteoak]

Another cause of the gansta lean is the buckleing of the back rest. I pulled the seat out again today determined to fix the lean. When the back buckled it acually spread about 3" and pulled the adjustment rod out of the right side. I did not take any before pictures but this is what I did to add axtra support.


I used a funiture clamp to pull it back together(along with the help of a hammer) and welded in a 5/16 rod to help support it.




It worked out very well . Now I gatta get used to sitting like I should have been for the last year. Must have been some serious stuff going on in that car for that seat to buckle where it did. I'll try and be a little more gentle with it than the p.o. Or maybe not.