Reinforcing rear-facing seat platform

shrpshtr · 01-13-2015, 10:02 AM

All,

What would be the best way to reinforce the rear-facing seat step platform area? Best I can tell there are 3 supports holding it up (2-1" angle aluminum on each side and 1-1 1/4" receiver hitch in the middle). The supports are about 12-14" and appear to be welded to a 4" x 1/8" plate (approx.) that supports the bag will storage area. The issue I am having is this platform is bent downwards. It has been this way since I bought the cart. I am sure this is a combination of overloading the seat platform (when folded down) and people standing on the platform riding (facing forward) while riding the cart. It's bent enough that when the seat is folded down, the platform has more than a 1" lean from the hinge.

So, can this current seat setup be fixed by straightening the components involved out and reinforcing them or should am I going to have to start over with a new rear-facing seat setup?

As usual, thanks in advance for all of the great information you guys are sure to provide!

shrp

Sir Nuke · 01-13-2015, 10:56 AM

without seeing some pictures of the damage.....but considering what you have described, you should easily be able to fix what you have.

bronsonj · 01-13-2015, 01:05 PM

If you have a car jack of any kind, have the ability to weld and/or have a torch handy, then you can likely fix it... But like Sir Nuke said, pics would help a lot.

shrpshtr · 01-13-2015, 01:26 PM

i'll definitely post some pics when I get home this evening. off the bat, I'm thinking i'll need to extend the existing supports to another anchor point but not sure where there is room under the cart. more importantly, should I replace them with steel (aluminum pieces) for added strength or should the aluminum suffice? I am sure this will all make sense with pics....more to come. thanks.

shrp

itsspeeds · 02-10-2015, 08:11 AM

I replaced mine with steel 1 inch square tubbing and added two other supports that are angled out to the corners. I also drilled holes for the new supports through the bottom of the bumber and through the frame. I can stand and rock on it and it doesnt budge. I'm 290 Lbs.

01-13-2015, 10:02 AM	#1
shrpshtr Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SC Posts: 152	Reinforcing rear-facing seat platform All, What would be the best way to reinforce the rear-facing seat step platform area? Best I can tell there are 3 supports holding it up (2-1" angle aluminum on each side and 1-1 1/4" receiver hitch in the middle). The supports are about 12-14" and appear to be welded to a 4" x 1/8" plate (approx.) that supports the bag will storage area. The issue I am having is this platform is bent downwards. It has been this way since I bought the cart. I am sure this is a combination of overloading the seat platform (when folded down) and people standing on the platform riding (facing forward) while riding the cart. It's bent enough that when the seat is folded down, the platform has more than a 1" lean from the hinge. So, can this current seat setup be fixed by straightening the components involved out and reinforcing them or should am I going to have to start over with a new rear-facing seat setup? As usual, thanks in advance for all of the great information you guys are sure to provide! shrp

01-13-2015, 10:56 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia, Texas Posts: 17,285	Re: Reinforcing rear-facing seat platform without seeing some pictures of the damage.....but considering what you have described, you should easily be able to fix what you have.

01-13-2015, 01:05 PM	#3
bronsonj Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 2,087	Re: Reinforcing rear-facing seat platform If you have a car jack of any kind, have the ability to weld and/or have a torch handy, then you can likely fix it... But like Sir Nuke said, pics would help a lot.

01-13-2015, 01:26 PM	#4
shrpshtr Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SC Posts: 152	Re: Reinforcing rear-facing seat platform i'll definitely post some pics when I get home this evening. off the bat, I'm thinking i'll need to extend the existing supports to another anchor point but not sure where there is room under the cart. more importantly, should I replace them with steel (aluminum pieces) for added strength or should the aluminum suffice? I am sure this will all make sense with pics....more to come. thanks. shrp

02-10-2015, 08:11 AM	#5
itsspeeds Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 3	Re: Reinforcing rear-facing seat platform I replaced mine with steel 1 inch square tubbing and added two other supports that are angled out to the corners. I also drilled holes for the new supports through the bottom of the bumber and through the frame. I can stand and rock on it and it doesnt budge. I'm 290 Lbs.
itsspeeds Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 3

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