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FS 1" Seat Spacer Kits by QuikFix™ OBSOLETE *SEE SAFER SPACER AD

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by mrproduxn, Mar 26, 2019.

  1. Mar 19, 2021 at 2:41 PM
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    1" kits now in stock
     
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  2. Mar 23, 2021 at 6:38 PM
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    Just bought a pair off Ebay!
     
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  3. Mar 23, 2021 at 6:41 PM
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    Got you Tim. Thanks.
     
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  4. Mar 30, 2021 at 9:25 AM
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    A few people have asked if I make spacers for under the front brackets of the front seats. No I do not. I am 5'11" tall. I prototyped a 3/4" and 1" spacer for the front brackets. At my height I did not gain any benefit from these. In my personal opinion the seats are simply too low in the rear making them uncomfortable. Creating a larger angle with front spacers exaggerated the discomfort for me. Perhaps they benefit much taller drivers. I will only make the rear bracket spacers for this vehicle.
     
  5. Mar 30, 2021 at 2:56 PM
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    Got mine in the mail and installed. I had a hard time getting one of the bolts in and it wasn't an alignment issue. After spraying a bit of WD-40 down the hole, the bolt went in much easier.
     
  6. Mar 30, 2021 at 4:38 PM
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    Sometimes there is a buildup of thread locker used on the factory bolts that gunks up the holes. Glad you worked it out.
     
  7. Apr 3, 2021 at 5:44 PM
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  9. Apr 30, 2021 at 7:24 AM
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    70 pairs of 1" spacers now available. Shipping starts Monday May 3rd.
     
  10. Jun 12, 2021 at 7:47 PM
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    30 pair available
     
  11. Jun 13, 2021 at 5:44 AM
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    A SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL THAT HAVE PURCHASED. I WANT TO PERSONALLY THANK YOU FOR THE PURCHASE AND THE POSITIVE REVIEWS WHICH HAVE HELPED DRIVE SALES. COMPETITION HAS SLOWED SALES DRAMATICALLY. ONCE I SELL OUT I WILL TAKE A LONG SUMMER BREAK AND EVALUATE THE FUTURE OF THESE. I MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART PRODUCTION. I MAY MOVE ON TO AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT PRODUCT TYPE OR I MAY SELL MY EQUIPMENT AND ENJOY MY RETIREMENT. WHATEVER I DECIDE I JUST WANTED TO THANK ALL OF MY CUSTOMERS.
     
  12. Jun 18, 2021 at 2:06 PM
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  13. Jun 29, 2021 at 8:45 AM
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    SOLD OUT. On summer break. I may make more and have available by late July or mid August.
     
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  14. Jul 14, 2021 at 3:26 PM
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    For those that have messaged me I now have ordered material and fasteners to make more spacers. Prices on all material and fasteners have increased 15-20%. I will try not to let it affect my prices. If there is an increase I promise it will be a minor one. Thanks for the patience. I have enjoyed a nice summer break and am anxious to get back to work.
     
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    FYI I am in the process of manufacturing another 70 to 100 sets with an eta of 8/8/21. As mentioned metal material has increased by 20% and fasteners have increased by 15%. For this run I will not be raising prices.
     
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  17. Aug 3, 2021 at 2:54 PM
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    70 pairs have been machined complete. Will polish them up and have them available Friday evening 8/6/2021.
     
  18. Aug 3, 2021 at 7:49 PM
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    I have been messaging people from my current notification list. If you contacted me and did not receive a notification then please pm me. Thank you.
     
  19. Aug 5, 2021 at 1:14 PM
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    SPACERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON TW AND FB
     
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  20. Aug 6, 2021 at 9:25 AM
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    I wanted to mention that I eliminated 1 step in the process that is non-value added. I am no longer scotchbrite polishing the surface where the bracket rests. The surface is not seen after installation anyway. If there are ugly tool marks then I will only polish those. I do still remove any sharp edges. So now they look like this:
    20210805_143313 (1).jpg
     

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