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Old 07-17-2022, 01:03 PM
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Wanted Passenger Front Seat Lock/Recline Mechanism
This is for my 1984 Trans AM. (Think 1981-1984 or 1985 are same- not sure) Mine will not lock to hold bucket seat from flopping forward.
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Old 07-18-2022, 06:00 PM
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Re: Wanted Passenger Front Seat Lock/Recline Mechanism
I'm almost sure the seats work with inertia,my seats (86 TA) work that way.
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Re: Wanted Passenger Front Seat Lock/Recline Mechanism
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I'm almost sure the seats work with inertia,my seats (86 TA) work that way.



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Old 07-18-2022, 07:53 PM
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If you can't get the inertia pin to drop, try removing the assembly and lubricating it. But as others have said, it should normally move freely.
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I have thes pm or text me my number is (612) 860-2513
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Re: Wanted Passenger Front Seat Lock/Recline Mechanism
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U are correct about the inertia locking. I actually had to slam on the brakes last night & the seat did move forward, as u say 20*, and it did lock. Thx for the info. Maybe I do not require a new unit.
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Re: Wanted Passenger Front Seat Lock/Recline Mechanism
Could it be the same for the '88 model?
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