Are there any disadvantages to the STA-TITE hinges? How do they compare to the old hinges for this seat (with a plastic screw nut over the bolt)?
200648
None that I have come across at this point, about a month since installing it, still nice and tight.
200649
No comparison!!! The old plastic screw nut never held tight... The Mayfair 148E2 000 was easy to install and has not budged a bit!!!
200650
I do not know what previous versions had but I do know I have not had to re-tighten these since they ( I have two) were installed about 6 months ago.
886784
If you have a one piece Kohler toilet, you have to remove the existing seat fasteners. Mine we rusted beyond use so I drilled the bolts out. Using the anchor kit noted, replace seat fasteners following the instructions. Make sure the bolts are reasonably tight before remove the bolt holder arm. Retighten without the arm to complete the process. Good luck!
699918
No I have not experienced that. The seat that comes with the toilet is a good one, at least on the elongated shaped bowl. We recently replaced it (2+ years) but after removing it I found I could fix the reason for it coming off the hinge. There's a plastic sleeve that slipped out from it's plastic holding cage, pushed it back in. Looks like the plastic cage eventually gets a bit misshaped so it'll probably come loose again, but hasn't yet.
1730853
as long as you get the right offset, the hinges are fully adjustable. the forstner and plastic template would be a good idea also.
860294
Interesting question, but no. It should not make any difference. If you have bolts in yours, you pop out the bolts, lift the door off, replace hinges, put door back on and put the bolt thru. I usually do the top hinge first and then work my way down just because it's usually easier and makes more sense to me.
640308
Despite the description, this seat did NOT have soft-close hinges. I am disappointed, but love the seat. I wonder if there is a way to retro-fit soft-close hinges?
1894952
Pretty tight, doubt the rocking motion can move the hinges. You also have the option of tightening it yourself.
2266608
I have no problems at all. They are stiffer than the originals. They don't swivel with no weight on the stool. When I sit down, they work fine. They are also better quality then what the originals were. Mine were lubricated when I received them.
888265
The seat does not move side-to-side with time, as I had one on for over a year with no trouble. The only trouble I did encounter is that I wanted to replace it, as I had ruined one of the latches, and I could not get the plastic screws underneath to come off. Luckily we ended up replacing the toilet, or I do not know how I would have gotten that off??? I did buy more for the new toilets, as I absolutely love this style as well as the awesome quality of the seat itself, so I recommend them, but I will be leaving the removal up to my BF next time.
15629
hinges are ok - but you will need scrues - bolts - and nuts - becouse in complect it comes not good quvality. If you need more info please feel free to ask. you can call 4192950782
1724965
I would not recommend tightening the nuts until they snap off. I have installed dozens of these and get them to wrench tight and that is it. Then the toilet seat can be removed if need be.
949862
No bolting of any kind on the two that I've had. Just lift up both the lid and the toilet seat and set them on the rim of the toilet. I suppose that it's possibly that other toilets are shaped differently, but it's perfect for mine.
529238
Take the bolts and nuts to any ACE or True Value Hardware stores. The folks there should be able to find equivalent sizes (if not identical threading) to replace the stock hardware with longer versions. Go with stainless steel if you can find it -- the few bucks extra will be worth it once you see how quick regular steel hardware can rust (and forced to replace it over and over). Cheers and all the best, -Rob
1692912
If you are replacing an existing hinge go with exactly what you have currently. Otherwise I'm not sure but I have screw in and they have lasted forever.
939079
Bolts with nuts and washers are more secure than lag bolts (screwed in). This means that you have to have access to the upper side of the beam. If this is not possible, then perhaps this could be accomplished by boring a large hole through the side of the beam, the nut could be fed in (like Ikea furniture) and the bolt screwed into the nut.
928592
thats what i replaced in my winnebago. it was a remove an replace fit. the only diference was the height of the two toilets. myne sits on a four inch step so the new toilet came up heigher. which the wife an i like because where seniors and both had knee replacments . so the extra height worked out great. even the water line was the same. just clean the flange real good put the ring gasket down press down on the toilet snug up the nuts. you should have no problems.
1254844
You are correct. The design uses the existing toilet seat. New bolts are included that are long enough to reach through the elevated portion and the old toilet seat. It works pretty well.