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Several of my "rubber bands" have failed. I suppose these are avaialble as new parts, but was wondering if any of you innovators have come up with a suitable substitute.

Thanks.
Sam

I use pieces of inner tube from when I got rid of the Maloyas.

I'll add to the question. Is there an preferred technique to install the OEM bands? What do you use for a tool to pull the band through the seat and hold it in place while you attach the second clip? I've tried coat hangers. It's not easy.

I use mechanics wire and vice grips. The wire is thin enough that it's not to hard getting the clips in alongside it. Also, the couple OEM straps I've messed with, I softened them up by letting them sit in a coffee can of warm water for a bit before installing them.

PinzEOD wrote:I use pieces of inner tube from when I got rid of the Maloyas.

Interesting idea. How do you attach the two ends of your inner tube pieces together?

Bungee cords work fine. I have the black rubber bungees in both of my seats.

pinzwheeling wrote:Bungee cords work fine. I have the black rubber bungees in both of my seats.

I like that too. They already have a hole in each end to accomodate the OEM clips. What length of bungee do you use?

Thanks,
Sam

I used sections of inner tube (left over from the MOG) for the OEM rubber pieces. Have to remove the seats from the truck to really pull the tube pieces through. Got them through with safety wire and then needle nose plyers to hook them in the holes. It takes some time to get it but worth the effort.
I also used the same size tube sections (4) over the metal frame of the seat back spaced between the batten holders on the seat cushion. Really makes a difference in the support and they can be used to hold items behind the seat back.
I also used inner tube sections from a bicycle tube to create new rubber for the axe handle holder when mine snapped from old age, just double them up (one over the other) and they work fine.

Cheers,
Morris
73 710M

mockingbird812 wrote:Interesting idea. How do you attach the two ends of your inner tube pieces together?

Use the whole 'loop'. Cut a cross section of the entire tube and use it.

from a Pinz parts supplier that Pinzgauer owners were notoriously cheap. Looks like he may be right!

I'll be the first to admit I'm one of those cheap guys when it comes to non-essentials. For the real deal, like engine and drivetrain stuff, I buy what it takes...from the dealers.

75pinz wrote:from a Pinz parts supplier that Pinzgauer owners were notoriously cheap. Looks like he may be right!

I suppose the very nature of the Pinzgauer attracts the tuff, rugged, do-it-yourselfer with cheap skate tendencies. Of course, that is the opinion of the man in the mirror.

That's not cheap. That's eco-friendly recycling.

Save that dyno-juice for burning on the trail.

Ahhhhhhhh!!! I LIKE that...I never thought of it as recycling..but it certainly is.

I found that it is much easier to replace the rubber backing with the seat still in the Pinzgauer, this holds it secure. Use a little WD-40 to lube the channel first. Pull thru initially with a coat hanger, then use a long needle nose pliers (9") to pull and secure the strap while landing the second clip. I installed 2 yesterday by this method. The Swiss still have to have a better way, I would assume.