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I’ve installed my rear seat and replaced the AN4 bolts with T ball-lock pins and wanted to share the idea for others who might want to do something similar.
In a rapid deceleration (accident) there is a lot of shearing force transferred to these pins, particularly the rear two. Even more so due to the seat belts being attached to the seat itself.
To ensure that the pins I used were of sufficient shear strength I contacted the supplier and obtained test results. They’re a 6mm pin, that sheared at 3600kg each. After speaking to Mark (who spoke to Bob) Bob wanted to ensure that the center pin hole was less than 1/8 inch (.125â€) It measured at .099â€, so around 20% narrower.
The result is having a neat installation that is very easy to remove. The same pins can be adapted for cargo tie-downs.
73BF5570-2AB3-4653-8CD6-994D1553E815.jpeg
In a rapid deceleration (accident) there is a lot of shearing force transferred to these pins, particularly the rear two. Even more so due to the seat belts being attached to the seat itself.
To ensure that the pins I used were of sufficient shear strength I contacted the supplier and obtained test results. They’re a 6mm pin, that sheared at 3600kg each. After speaking to Mark (who spoke to Bob) Bob wanted to ensure that the center pin hole was less than 1/8 inch (.125â€) It measured at .099â€, so around 20% narrower.
The result is having a neat installation that is very easy to remove. The same pins can be adapted for cargo tie-downs.
73BF5570-2AB3-4653-8CD6-994D1553E815.jpeg
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