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Re: 2017 Bosch Seat Motor

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Originally Posted by brainbounce View Post
We are using it for a lifting mechanism. I found some 6mm square steel stock, and some 5/16" steel spacers at our local industrial hardware supply. The square is a super tight fit, is easy to weld onto any attachment, and spins nicely in the spacers welded to a bracket. Overall, this was probably the easiest custom motor to mount so far. Having the right parts is the key.
Thanks for sharing! Plastic does creep over time with heavy loads so I would suggest possibly filling the gap with JB weld or some other high strength epoxy if you find slop start to develop. Doubling up on the motors will help distribute the load a bit too.
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