TAC Tech => Interior => Topic started by: Wallington on July 18, 2026, 04:47:17 AM

Title: Bucket Seat cable straps
Post by: Wallington on July 18, 2026, 04:47:17 AM

Seeking information.

https://www.firebirdnation.com/threads/bucket-seat-cable-straps.575677/?post_id=1611155#post-1611155
Title: Re: Bucket Seat cable straps
Post by: TA301 on July 22, 2026, 12:15:49 PM
This is from TA. Seems to have said bye to the bushing?
Title: Re: Bucket Seat cable straps
Post by: Wallington on July 22, 2026, 07:56:57 PM
Good pic, yup, bush gone bye bye. Deluxe seats in it?

As shown with my other pics, the bush also keeps the cable out of the way or it eventually gets pinched and destroyed.

Once the coating starts to crack and fall off, the stiffer cable tends to then just focus on that area to keep bending rather than be even and over entire length.
Title: Re: Bucket Seat cable straps
Post by: TA301 on July 23, 2026, 11:04:06 AM
Do you have to remove the console to remove the striker? How is the new bushing installed?
Title: Re: Bucket Seat cable straps
Post by: Wallington on July 23, 2026, 10:56:38 PM
Shouldn't have to, just flip the seat over for access. Should be a bent T50 Torx head, unscrew, slip on bush or whatever, refit. That particular striker is just that, a bumper. Apart from going through the trim and covers, and washers, it holds nothing.
Title: Re: Bucket Seat cable straps
Post by: TA301 on July 24, 2026, 04:23:08 PM
Got it. Is Dorman the only "solution"?
Title: Re: Bucket Seat cable straps
Post by: Wallington on July 24, 2026, 10:06:30 PM
Haha ive already asked this with no response. I ended up cutting some to length from matching bushing tube as well, eas actually leafspring bush for lightweight trailer. Just as a further option.
Title: Re: Bucket Seat cable straps
Post by: TA301 on July 28, 2026, 04:37:12 PM
Quote from: Wallington on July 22, 2026, 07:56:57 PM
Good pic, yup, bush gone bye bye. Deluxe seats in it?

As shown with my other pics, the bush also keeps the cable out of the way or it eventually gets pinched and destroyed.

Once the coating starts to crack and fall off, the stiffer cable tends to then just focus on that area to keep bending rather than be even and over entire length.

Yes, has the deluxe seats. 
Title: Re: Bucket Seat cable straps
Post by: TA301 on July 28, 2026, 04:40:37 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/127963925199?fits=Model%3AFirebird%7CMake%3APontiac&_skw=pontiac+firebird+seat+striker+bushing&itmmeta=01KYNE3NZZJKDFD83P58F0TXSQ&hash=item1dcb3e8acf:g:Vs8AAeSwa4hqTjhr&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABAGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xCl7ebHpjs%2B%2B8s7iajvmwMczmIqJz6C7KV1uWnkGFoAhphxP0IraB6mB3IbMSOjH6F5U%2FpvwjOWYbhrUqBJY2UUrGqITo34o8eAgl2e%2Fmo22CEhIdJsmxxPatPUlYtzw2J0u%2BKpm04Ni6230%2FifF%2FEOzZKd2MjFMPo2a4cF0Rb%2BeIVzs8dZUcn311W%2BZ06tYYWh8d%2B1pj6lbWYN1AFtZhX4hDoxt1Zqr1UiLzsZ9qaVSAqWw3jyBWhAuLcCrIpXQkEy5ztRpQu39rjkL7UzMRhouGAGpGdX4RzTmAEOHjuzScitomN0Ppew%2F8LFjVdz8eA%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5rgjq71Zw (https://www.ebay.com/itm/127963925199?fits=Model%3AFirebird%7CMake%3APontiac&_skw=pontiac+firebird+seat+striker+bushing&itmmeta=01KYNE3NZZJKDFD83P58F0TXSQ&hash=item1dcb3e8acf:g:Vs8AAeSwa4hqTjhr&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABAGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xCl7ebHpjs%2B%2B8s7iajvmwMczmIqJz6C7KV1uWnkGFoAhphxP0IraB6mB3IbMSOjH6F5U%2FpvwjOWYbhrUqBJY2UUrGqITo34o8eAgl2e%2Fmo22CEhIdJsmxxPatPUlYtzw2J0u%2BKpm04Ni6230%2FifF%2FEOzZKd2MjFMPo2a4cF0Rb%2BeIVzs8dZUcn311W%2BZ06tYYWh8d%2B1pj6lbWYN1AFtZhX4hDoxt1Zqr1UiLzsZ9qaVSAqWw3jyBWhAuLcCrIpXQkEy5ztRpQu39rjkL7UzMRhouGAGpGdX4RzTmAEOHjuzScitomN0Ppew%2F8LFjVdz8eA%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5rgjq71Zw)

It is a door striker bushing, size is not given by can be asked from the seller. It might fit.

Check this out.
Title: Re: Bucket Seat cable straps
Post by: Wallington on July 29, 2026, 03:38:19 AM
Yeah, any striker bushes that are intended for door or tailgate strikers are typically the same thing. Just unbranded vs the Dorman/Help type. None of those exist in Australia hence cutting some to size.
Title: Re: Bucket Seat cable straps
Post by: Wallington on August 04, 2026, 09:25:32 PM
Thanks. Only one forum member.