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#1 2024-12-02 21:01:33

MagentaWS
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Registered: 2024-09-16
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Bench swivel seat?

I really want to get the passenger bench seat to swivel, but wondering how possible that is?

My mechanic isn't keen, doesn't think it's safe to make them swivel, so I may need to find another mechanic or do it myself.

Someone suggested I just turn it round and that seemed it might be a simple solution until I realised the legs aren't symmetrical to the seat.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256442189229 … media=COPY

I found instructions on eBay (above link) - has anyone used it and able to indicate how useful it will be?

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#2 2024-12-02 22:57:15

kenbw2
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Re: Bench swivel seat?

Sounds optimistic, but if they claim it works for the Expert (which model year?) then I guess it's possible, if questionably safe

I wonder which parts they recommend. If the instructions are general, then it's easy to say "Attach some bolts to some swivel plate"

I'd be interested to see what it suggests


2000 Citroen Dispatch 1.9TD XUD9 Camper Conversion
1999 Citroen Dispatch 1.9D DW8 Disassembled Camper Conversion
1996 Peugeot 806 1.9TD XUD9 Spare vehicle
1998 Citroen Synergie 1.9TD XUD9 Snapped timing belt

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#3 2024-12-03 00:46:09

OAT
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Re: Bench swivel seat?

Very interesting.  I would need to see one done before I would fork out for instructions.

I would also be more concerned about those spindly supports that the swivels myself.  The space is nice but I would want some cross bracing.
The swivel should surely be locked and have the weight of seat and potentialy two people mechanicaly supported by more than just the swivel when in use.  (Although the single swivels in my expert are not.  It appears that apart from a bolt to prevent accidental rotation, the only solid conection twixt seat and base is whatever the spindle is made from.  yikes

Personaly I would pay whatever it cost for swivel front seats.
The increase in usable van space and comfortable seating is a revelation, imo.  You practicaly gain almost a 1/3rd extension!  And this is of even more value in such a small van.  Depending on how you use your van of course.

I am currently looking at a mid engine van which until now I had dissmised for it not being feasable to have swivels.  But I have found that there are swivel seats available but due to complexity, are £300ish each fitted!  That has virtualy made my mind up to at least check it out though.  I value the space enough to at least get one done even at that price, and I am as tight as anyone.

It's a Bongo/Freda btw, please don't ban me.  smile

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#4 2024-12-03 01:12:16

Casper
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Registered: 2015-12-20
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Re: Bench swivel seat?

OAT wrote:

It's a Bongo/Freda btw, please don't ban me.  smile

I have two LDV,s and not be banned so you have hope big_smile

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#5 2024-12-03 12:34:42

RegW
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Registered: 2024-04-21
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Re: Bench swivel seat?

While its quite possible, I wouldn't pay for those instructions
as the whole ad has the whiff of snake oil to me and the vehicle in that vid isnt a MK1

Is it doable? yes of course! if money's no object we can start tomorrow.


When all else fails, RTFM  - 2006 Expert 2.0 HDI/110

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#6 2024-12-03 23:29:48

kenbw2
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Re: Bench swivel seat?

OAT wrote:

It's a Bongo/Freda btw, please don't ban me.  smile

Next you'll be going for a lowered VW Transporter with tinted windows and double exhausts!

I looked at those Bongos actually. Very cool, but I gather the auto gearbox is awful for reliability, and MPG is... 25 MPG is good


2000 Citroen Dispatch 1.9TD XUD9 Camper Conversion
1999 Citroen Dispatch 1.9D DW8 Disassembled Camper Conversion
1996 Peugeot 806 1.9TD XUD9 Spare vehicle
1998 Citroen Synergie 1.9TD XUD9 Snapped timing belt

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#7 2024-12-04 01:24:47

OAT
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Re: Bench swivel seat?

Don't know about the gearbox.  I think rot and cylinder heads are biggest problem.  True re mpg but I don't do the millage I used to.

It's cheap and re-sellable though so I will at least be mobile to look out for another TD Expert, or wait to get mine fixed.

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#8 2024-12-06 14:06:39

RegW
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Re: Bench swivel seat?

originpart wrote:

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Hmm............ Sex, drugs and cheap car parts eh?
      Shut up and take my money!


When all else fails, RTFM  - 2006 Expert 2.0 HDI/110

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#9 2024-12-06 21:22:21

Casper
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Re: Bench swivel seat?

RegW wrote:
originpart wrote:

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Hmm............ Sex, drugs and cheap car parts eh?
      Shut up and take my money!

I missed porn spam yikes

That actually sounds like some perv food fetish tongue

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#10 2024-12-06 21:26:47

OAT
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Re: Bench swivel seat?

Ken keeping it all to himself I see/

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#11 2024-12-20 17:20:02

MagentaWS
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Re: Bench swivel seat?

Update on this - and damn, I missed the porn spam!

I found the website and it was £20 there rather than£25 - website overall looks solid if a little outdated (which can be a good sign as it's not likely to be genuine!)
Have chatted with the staff and feel confident it might solve my issue, so will hopefully be trying to fathom out the guidance over the next week or so.
If I don't do it their way I hope to have better awareness of the solution that will work for me. Will update!

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#12 2025-01-25 13:32:28

OAT
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Re: Bench swivel seat?

MagentaWS wrote:

Update on this

Have chatted with the staff and feel confident it might solve my issue, so will hopefully be trying to fathom out the guidance over the next week or so.

Do they suggest/recomend suppliers for required parts? 
If they are confident re costs they should be able to.

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