Arm rest removal

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  1. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    Just finished installing my new seat. Apparently, I've gained a quick few pounds because it's now more difficult for wiggle myself between the driver and passenger seats to get back to the sleeper. Is it possible to remove the left side armrest on the passenger seat to make more room for my belly? Don't want to bugger up the seat any because I'll be reinstalling it when the truck goes up for sale.
     
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  3. 062

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    It’ll depend on what brand of seat. Some have a pin that you push in. If you run your finger on the shaft it pivots on you’ll feel a bump. Push that in and slide it out.
    @pushbroom
     
  4. '88K100

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    Oh just take the whole seat out, 4 bolts and done :D
     
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  5. pushbroom

    pushbroom Road Train Member

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    Yeah depends on the seat brand. Most times you gotta reach a finger into where the arm mounts to the seat back and depress the spring loaded pin. Quite often it seems impossible to do but it can be done.
    Im assuming the seat is a national, pic shows what you are up against.
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  6. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    Can't tell what brand it is. OEM is all I know...and original.
     
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  7. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    Original, OEM seat as far as I know.
     
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  8. 062

    062 Road Train Member

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    Well what are you waiting for... it ain’t gonna bite... stick ya finger in there :D
     
  9. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    Many, many years ago I did just that and I've never quite recovered from the trauma it caused.
     
  10. manleyman

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    Hopefully it was only a finger!!!
     
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