Quick releases bolts for rear bench and topper?

[sheepdog_tx]

Does anyone know of quick releases for these? Not talking wingnuts, like quarter turn type released or the like. Would like to be able to pull my bench out in a moments notice if I need to haul.

 

[diesel4me]

I'd go with something simple,like hood pins with hitch clips,or cotter pins..you could just chop the heads off some bolts the right size and thread,and drill them for the pins..

"Special" quick release fasteners might not hold well enough with people in the seat,could be a pain to remove,and if one gets lost,you'll have fun finding "one more" locally..

 

[sheepdog_tx]

I'd go with something simple,like hood pins with hitch clips,or cotter pins..you could just chop the heads off some bolts the right size and thread,and drill them for the pins..

"Special" quick release fasteners might not hold well enough with people in the seat,could be a pain to remove,and if one gets lost,you'll have fun finding "one more" locally..

Great idea. Wheres a good place to get hood pins without buying the rest of the kit?

 

[diesel4me]

I've seen bolts used for suspended ceiling installs that have 3/8" course threads and look something like the ones pictured below (except for the thread) at Home Depot and Lowes,that might work for you...you will need to use pins with good tensile strength,so the seat cant come off the pins during a panic stop or crash..

The hood pin kits are not that expensive,and finding parts individually probably wont be possible...but choose one with either thick "hitch" pins or use better hardened ones with the ring on them for safety's sake..you dont want a rear seat clocking you in the skull if you get in an accident..

Another option if your not afraid of fabbing things up,is to grab an old rear seat from a Dodge Caravan in the 90's and chop off the floor mounts and quick release seat brackets and graft them onto the floor of your truck and the seat bases..

 

[Richcz28]

I always do the top with a cordless driver.