R50/53 My .02 arm rest lid fix
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My .02 arm rest lid fix
Okay, I purchased an oem arm rest from a junk yard for $80. I got it installed and the lid wouldn't stay shut so I jumped on the forum to search for a solution. Couldn't find one I liked so I came up with my own. I hope you like it.
These are the parts you need... 1- 1/4" sheet metal screw, 1- piece of thin metal, I used the worthless bracket from an electrical seal tight box, 1- Popsicle stick.
First, remove the lid, on the arm rest base, there's that piece of metal that is spring loaded, cut the Popsicle stick to wedge that forward.
Second, bend your piece of metal so it can catch the one you wedged forward, and screw it to your lid, there is a slot near the rear, that's where I have the tab coming down at, don't have too much hanging down or it will be difficult to open. Put your lid back on and that's it.. Simply lift the rear of the pad to open and close.
Hope that works for you guys too, Sal
These are the parts you need... 1- 1/4" sheet metal screw, 1- piece of thin metal, I used the worthless bracket from an electrical seal tight box, 1- Popsicle stick.
First, remove the lid, on the arm rest base, there's that piece of metal that is spring loaded, cut the Popsicle stick to wedge that forward.
Second, bend your piece of metal so it can catch the one you wedged forward, and screw it to your lid, there is a slot near the rear, that's where I have the tab coming down at, don't have too much hanging down or it will be difficult to open. Put your lid back on and that's it.. Simply lift the rear of the pad to open and close.
Hope that works for you guys too, Sal
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Very nice fix! Thanks for sharing.
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