DIY: How to Fix Sinking Chair (In under 5 minutes!)

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5 жыл бұрын

Today we take a look at how to fix a sinking computer or office chair in just under 5 minutes!
This can be done with just a couple of quick tools, and costs around $30 for a new hydraulic piston, and can easily be done by anyone.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
*Update 2/7/21*
The original cylinder I used is no longer available, however this one appears to be an essentially identical kit:
Updated Office Chair Cylinder Replacement: amzn.to/2O7mKAQ
Wheels used in video: amzn.to/3yB25Y3
**Old Link, product no longer available**
Office Chair Cylinder Replacement: amzn.to/3j8d0kw
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@DodgyGuy1 4 жыл бұрын

the only video that actually told me that I can replace that thing and where to buy also with how to do it thanks!

@JoeMartinMVC 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I was able to help out

@refuning4078 3 жыл бұрын

The seat for my chair leans forward how could I fix it

@ssblilrobgaming6698 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video!!

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dhalhalla7678 3 жыл бұрын

even faster fix buy an insert coupling and slip it on over the wheel takes a couple minutes and only costs 60 cents

@dhalhalla7678 3 жыл бұрын

heres a video showing how kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m61kfKdmrLDRknk.html

@Autofusionchannel 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man, I was wondering are the cylinders a one size fits all per say? Or do they come in various sizes?

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

They’re typically universal unless you have some specialty chair, but all of these gaming chairs have the same style base. The only thing that changes is the force of the piston. I believe the one I used is meant for 200 or so pounds. I’d have to pull up the listing and look at the specs.

@Autofusionchannel 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeMartinMVC thanks a lot my office chair just started sinking a couple of days ago. it’s pretty annoying when trying to do voice overs for KZfaq videos lol . Ill have to give this product a try. Thanks for the quick response I greatly appreciate it .

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

@@Autofusionchannel Haha, oh definitely. I was fighting with that myself for way too long.

@dextinplayz2981 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered it, how's the cylinder holding up?

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

It's been great, doesn't sink or have any issues so far.

@ackefransson248 3 жыл бұрын

so where do i get the hydraulic piston in under 5 mins?

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

Unless a local store sells it for you, you're likely looking at Amazon, which is usually 2 business days. I wasn't aware that the product I linked and used is no longer available, but it looks like a re-listing was done under a slightly different name/description, but appears to be the same: amzn.to/2O7mKAQ I'll update the link in the description, thank you for bringing it to my attention.

@AmiElichai 4 жыл бұрын

Did you buy a universal kit or one specific for your chair?

@JoeMartinMVC 4 жыл бұрын

It’s a universal kit. Fortunately the pistons are standardized and should always be the same size.

@AmiElichai 4 жыл бұрын

@@JoeMartinMVC great. Thanks

@JoeMartinMVC 4 жыл бұрын

Ami Elichai any time!

@kaimalginov859 2 жыл бұрын

I hope its good enough because my table way to high, thank you

@vststore771 4 жыл бұрын

can you link the kit you used?

@JoeMartinMVC 4 жыл бұрын

VST Store sure do: Office Chair Cylinder Replacement... www.amazon.com/dp/B072BKJN34?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@danielmckenzie6858 3 жыл бұрын

awesome made video and you kept it kicking with the background music

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@W3rdUnit07 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried it?

@Passivity211 4 жыл бұрын

How much did the damn kit cost, though? The same price as the chair?

@JoeMartinMVC 4 жыл бұрын

$29.95 from Amazon. Link is below in the comments.

@KROWNCHAKRA Жыл бұрын

the intro was wayyy to relatable lol

@JoeMartinMVC Жыл бұрын

It was literally my response each time it happened. lol

@FlamingPlaysGames 2 жыл бұрын

My problem rn is that the cushion itself is sinking not the cylindrical part. Any ideas?

@JoeMartinMVC 2 жыл бұрын

If the seat pad is sinking/flattening out on you the best recommendation I would have would be a seat cushion. The Purple Seat Cushion was a life saver for me with my office chairs at work. I used the Purple Royal and now use it in my car since I no longer do an office job: amzn.to/33i1jVj

@FlamingPlaysGames 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeMartinMVC Thank you so much.

@matthewbailey8298 2 жыл бұрын

why did you bang it out rather then just unclip? good video though

@JoeMartinMVC 2 жыл бұрын

The bearing clip would only allow the inner piston to be removed and not the full cylinder. I don't believe I've ever seen just a replacement inner piston for sale, but I haven't ever looked too much in to it.

@itsjavik792 3 жыл бұрын

The problem with my chair is that the cylinder will literally slide through the hole where the wheels are attatched. I've already bought a new piston but that didn't help. I'm thinking I might have to buy a new base for the wheels. One that's smaller.

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

That definitely sounds like a defective base. If you reach out to the manufacturer they should be able to send you a new one (more likely than not they'll send a whole new chair).

@user-lo7cj8ek3r 2 жыл бұрын

What's the name of the ring？

@JoeMartinMVC 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good question actually. It's just referenced as a Shaft Collar in all of the documentation for the tool. I'd likely go with "Piston Removal Tool" or something like that.

@ahmadhamza1871 Жыл бұрын

Do it work for gaming chsit

@JoeMartinMVC Жыл бұрын

Yes it does.

@Nathan-lt6bw 3 жыл бұрын

OR you can buy a pipe for plumping and put it underneath and it will never come down.

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

I mean... That's also an option, but it doesn't let you use one of the key features of an office chair.

@ArabSkills 2 жыл бұрын

does it include the wheels?

@JoeMartinMVC 2 жыл бұрын

It does not, those are purchased separately. I didn't care for the rollerblade style wheels on carpet. They do far better on hard flooring.

@ArabSkills 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeMartinMVC can u link me it?

@JoeMartinMVC 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArabSkills Here you go: amzn.to/3BnfiFs

@ArabSkills 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeMartinMVC Thank you.

@rokko1020 3 жыл бұрын

im way more interested what chair this is. looks nice

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

It's a rather standard chair by "Top Gamer", which doesn't appear to really be around anymore, but there are plenty of identical chairs with different brands. Here's the best (and most) rated one I could find on Amazon that is the same style (and likely same product with a different brand sitching): amzn.to/38IvqEH

@VIBEZGOINUPP 3 жыл бұрын

Does it matter what hydraulic thing it is or no

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

You can pick up any universal hydraulic support and it’ll fit, as these chairs use the industry standard size. I would recommend finding one that supports at least 20% above your body weight though when shopping. The one in the description I believe was good for 400 pounds, but I don’t remember.

@VIBEZGOINUPP 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeMartinMVC ok thanks

@Schneu369 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! You've just saved yet another chair from the trash heap. Ordered.

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could help out. Let me know if you have any questions about the install process.

@alwaysshootintheraw Жыл бұрын

The OLD LINK FOR THE OFFICE CHAIR CYCLINDER IS AVALIBLE ON AMAZON ITS ONLY 13.22 AMAZON

@JoeMartinMVC Жыл бұрын

Wooh!

@zHzelx 3 жыл бұрын

Mine goes down because I’m fat lmao. I have the same chair btw but black and red

@Roix 3 жыл бұрын

ahah me too xds

@BenjaminLee2009 3 жыл бұрын

I swear for a moment I thought I was being haunted. 5 seconds ago, I had just adjusted the chair's height to it's maximum level and then 2 seconds later it starts to sink. I immediately looked back and nothing was there. Then I researched sinking chairs and thought how dumb I was.

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, it happens to all of us. Fortunately it's a quick and easy fix.

@officialpoa3171 3 ай бұрын

*YOU DO NOT, want to hold the cylinder with one hand, while pounding with a hammer. YOU WANT TO, sit the unit inside a 5 gallon bucket, suspended by the wheel base on the top of the bucket and EASIY pound with he hammer and there. EZ!*

@luv2phuk 4 жыл бұрын

WD-40 worked for me

@magicmike1122 2 жыл бұрын

I’m just gonna buy a new chair

@TheSBroutine 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a new chair and this is happening within a week

@JoeMartinMVC 2 жыл бұрын

Esh, that's not good at all. Definitely would initiate a return for that one.

@spartacuscreator Жыл бұрын

The Music is from: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eMmCpZyju7e5lZs.html (Kynemon) (KynemonBeatz)

@ricr8987 3 жыл бұрын

fix me

@gargolgaming8101 Жыл бұрын

Tutorial: How to Fix Sinking Chair (In under 5 minutes!) First step: Wait a week for a package to arrive

@JoeMartinMVC Жыл бұрын

It's a pretty good first step. Though with Amazon Prime it's free 2 day shipping!

@gargolgaming8101 Жыл бұрын

@@JoeMartinMVC Is there any way to just prop it up? I'm too lazy to spend money and replace it.

@JoeMartinMVC Жыл бұрын

@@gargolgaming8101 I mean, you could always just use a piece of PVC instead it just wouldn't be able to go up and down anymore.

@Enkeria 2 жыл бұрын

Well I do not have spare parts laying around, so this will be a week of fixing, not 5 minutes. But thanks anyways.

@JoeMartinMVC 2 жыл бұрын

Everything you need to do it is able to be ordered in a kit from Amazon. Short of maybe a hammer to help dislodge the piston, that is.

@MrBoy13x 3 жыл бұрын

Could I have your wheels 😅

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

These are the ones I used in the video: amzn.to/3yB25Y3

@bigscoop91 3 жыл бұрын

Nah bro this chair is only 4 months old how do you fix it.

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

If the chair is only 4 months old I would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer for a replacement. As for fixing it, the only fix is a replacement hydraulic cylinder.

@bigscoop91 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeMartinMVC Negative! I wedged two dry wall nails inside the top washer to the metal. Fixed it for free.You can fix about anything with engineering

@bigscoop91 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeMartinMVC You could also fix this with a PVC pipe, Duct tape and wooden stakes, and or a bunch of washers.

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

@@bigscoop91 That's not a fix, as the original functionality is not retained. That is a work around, or removal of features/functionality.

@bigscoop91 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeMartinMVC Good. Tell me the last time you met someone who actually adjust the height?

@HystericalHuntress 2 жыл бұрын

Fix chair in five minutes, you only need several tools several people won't have, custom parts ordered online, a work area and more! Dude you made this video out to be far, far more simple than it actually is. Your title implies this is some easy DIY household fix anyone can do, instead what you've done is point out the obvious option most know about but were trying to avoid. But hey, that's YT clickbait at its finest. Hope the views were worth it dude.

@JoeMartinMVC 2 жыл бұрын

Part of DIY is doing it yourself. Normally if a chair has a sinking piston you have one of three options: Buy a new chair, take it to a place that can fix it ($$$), or put a hard object in it to stop it from moving, which removes functionality of the chair. Buying the part required to fix it (which comes with the necessary tool to remove the old piston) is still very much in the realm of DIY and isn't clickbait. Now the "In under 5 minutes!" you could argue fairly that it is clickbaity, but it really does only take 5 minutes to do it if you're familiar with the process.

@theoriginaldrdust 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the video would be: Step 1: Go to the gym

@JoeMartinMVC 2 жыл бұрын

For some that may be a good first step, but these pistons are supposed to be able to support up to 400-600 pounds.

@theoriginaldrdust 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoeMartinMVC fyi that step is mainly in joke videos

@hakkyadler9943 3 жыл бұрын

its not how to fix , it must be how to change video

@JoeMartinMVC 3 жыл бұрын

I mean… it fixes the issue by replacing the failing part. Technically you could try to prolong your old cylinder using tape around the shaft of your old cylinder, but with the failing seals it’ll eventually need to be replaced. The tools necessary to just replace the seals without damaging them aren’t things people just have laying around usually.

@paradoxparadox3728 2 жыл бұрын

that's not fixing that's replacing it bro

@JoeMartinMVC 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes fixing requires replacing failed components. Just like if your alternator failed in your car and you took it to a mechanic to get it fixed, their fix is to replace the failed component.