EDIT AS OF 4/15:
WE'VE LAUNCHED A WEBSITE AND ARE SELLING BOTH SAVANA/EXPRESS AND ASTRO/SAFARI SWIVELS THERE -- VISIT US THERE:
WWW.IRONCLOUDMETALWORKS.COM
ORIGINAL POST BELOW--
I'm hoping I can fill the niche market for Astro/Safari swivel with a product I just designed using the unit bearing design that so many on this (and other) forums have used -- if you think it looks looks like an MG sienna mount for the E-Series -- it's because it was inspired by that design whole-heartedly.
I will have these laser cut and CNC bent out of 3/16 steel. and finished in a semi-gloss black powder coat for durability. I've designed this to be the exact same height and pitch as the OEM seat pedestal and maintain all functionality to move fore and aft on the rails.
The design goal is to swivel smoothly and securely lock and unlock with an easy to use lever. The swivel assembly rides on a (brand new) front wheel unit bearing from a RWD sports car and the locking mechanism will be stout and easy to use and lock in the forward facing and rearward facing position. The locking mechanism will utilize a spring-loaded lever to control a hardened pin that locks into bent flanges on the base. The pin will ride in a milled metal housing (the orange part below), which will help solidify the locking mechanism:
I am aiming for $345 + shipping. I am located in Portland, OR and local pick-up is always an option!!
I realize this isn't cheap -- but neither is laser cutting nor CNC bending! I believe this will be far superior to anything available on the market and will look great taboot!
I'll update this thread as the development continues... PM me or put a message here if you are interested. I'm aiming for early 2021 for first delivery.
If you own a Savana or Express -- stay tuned -- that design is almost done as well -- but I'll wait to physically prototype that unit until after the Astro.
WE'VE LAUNCHED A WEBSITE AND ARE SELLING BOTH SAVANA/EXPRESS AND ASTRO/SAFARI SWIVELS THERE -- VISIT US THERE:
WWW.IRONCLOUDMETALWORKS.COM
ORIGINAL POST BELOW--
I'm hoping I can fill the niche market for Astro/Safari swivel with a product I just designed using the unit bearing design that so many on this (and other) forums have used -- if you think it looks looks like an MG sienna mount for the E-Series -- it's because it was inspired by that design whole-heartedly.
I will have these laser cut and CNC bent out of 3/16 steel. and finished in a semi-gloss black powder coat for durability. I've designed this to be the exact same height and pitch as the OEM seat pedestal and maintain all functionality to move fore and aft on the rails.
The design goal is to swivel smoothly and securely lock and unlock with an easy to use lever. The swivel assembly rides on a (brand new) front wheel unit bearing from a RWD sports car and the locking mechanism will be stout and easy to use and lock in the forward facing and rearward facing position. The locking mechanism will utilize a spring-loaded lever to control a hardened pin that locks into bent flanges on the base. The pin will ride in a milled metal housing (the orange part below), which will help solidify the locking mechanism:
I am aiming for $345 + shipping. I am located in Portland, OR and local pick-up is always an option!!
I realize this isn't cheap -- but neither is laser cutting nor CNC bending! I believe this will be far superior to anything available on the market and will look great taboot!
I'll update this thread as the development continues... PM me or put a message here if you are interested. I'm aiming for early 2021 for first delivery.
If you own a Savana or Express -- stay tuned -- that design is almost done as well -- but I'll wait to physically prototype that unit until after the Astro.
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