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.
@@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 RUclips videos lol . Ill have to give this product a try. Thanks for the quick response I greatly appreciate it .
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.
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.
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).
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.
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
*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!*
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
the only video that actually told me that I can replace that thing and where to buy also with how to do it thanks!
I'm glad I was able to help out
the intro was wayyy to relatable lol
It was literally my response each time it happened. lol
Great video, but to be clear, you have to replace the part to fix it, you can't fix the hydraulic without a replacement?
even faster fix buy an insert coupling and slip it on over the wheel takes a couple minutes and only costs 60 cents
heres a video showing how ruclips.net/video/eG4ID5GJmbE/видео.html
Just ordered it, how's the cylinder holding up?
It's been great, doesn't sink or have any issues so far.
awesome made video and you kept it kicking with the background music
Thank you!
Have you tried it?
Thanks for this! You've just saved yet another chair from the trash heap. Ordered.
I'm glad I could help out. Let me know if you have any questions about the install process.
Great video man, I was wondering are the cylinders a one size fits all per say? Or do they come in various sizes?
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.
@@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 RUclips videos lol . Ill have to give this product a try. Thanks for the quick response I greatly appreciate it .
@@Autofusionchannel Haha, oh definitely. I was fighting with that myself for way too long.
why did you bang it out rather then just unclip? good video though
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.
Great Video!!
Thanks!
I hope its good enough because my table way to high, thank you
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.
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).
so where do i get the hydraulic piston in under 5 mins?
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.
does it include the wheels?
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.
@@JoeMartinMVC can u link me it?
@@ArabSkills Here you go: amzn.to/3BnfiFs
@@JoeMartinMVC Thank you.
im way more interested what chair this is. looks nice
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
Did you buy a universal kit or one specific for your chair?
It’s a universal kit. Fortunately the pistons are standardized and should always be the same size.
@@JoeMartinMVC great. Thanks
Ami Elichai any time!
OR you can buy a pipe for plumping and put it underneath and it will never come down.
I mean... That's also an option, but it doesn't let you use one of the key features of an office chair.
Mine goes down because I’m fat lmao. I have the same chair btw but black and red
ahah me too xds
How much did the damn kit cost, though? The same price as the chair?
$29.95 from Amazon. Link is below in the comments.
*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!*
My problem rn is that the cushion itself is sinking not the cylindrical part. Any ideas?
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
@@JoeMartinMVC Thank you so much.
The seat for my chair leans forward how could I fix it
The OLD LINK FOR THE OFFICE CHAIR CYCLINDER IS AVALIBLE ON AMAZON ITS ONLY 13.22 AMAZON
Wooh!
Does it matter what hydraulic thing it is or no
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.
@@JoeMartinMVC ok thanks
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.
Haha, it happens to all of us. Fortunately it's a quick and easy fix.
What's the name of the ring？
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.
Do it work for gaming chsit
Yes it does.
can you link the kit you used?
VST Store sure do:
Office Chair Cylinder Replacement... www.amazon.com/dp/B072BKJN34?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I’m just gonna buy a new chair
I just bought a new chair and this is happening within a week
Esh, that's not good at all. Definitely would initiate a return for that one.
Tutorial: How to Fix Sinking Chair (In under 5 minutes!)
First step: Wait a week for a package to arrive
It's a pretty good first step. Though with Amazon Prime it's free 2 day shipping!
@@JoeMartinMVC Is there any way to just prop it up? I'm too lazy to spend money and replace it.
@@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.
Well I do not have spare parts laying around, so this will be a week of fixing, not 5 minutes. But thanks anyways.
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.
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.
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.
Nah bro this chair is only 4 months old how do you fix it.
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.
@@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
@@JoeMartinMVC You could also fix this with a PVC pipe, Duct tape and wooden stakes, and or a bunch of washers.
@@bigscoop91 That's not a fix, as the original functionality is not retained. That is a work around, or removal of features/functionality.
@@JoeMartinMVC Good.
Tell me the last time you met someone who actually adjust the height?
fix me
Could I have your wheels 😅
These are the ones I used in the video: amzn.to/3yB25Y3
I thought the video would be: Step 1: Go to the gym
For some that may be a good first step, but these pistons are supposed to be able to support up to 400-600 pounds.
@@JoeMartinMVC fyi that step is mainly in joke videos
that's not fixing that's replacing it bro
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.
its not how to fix , it must be how to change video
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.
I have the same chair. its a bitch
Haha. Overall I like this chair, just not the arm rests.
THAT"S THE SAME FUCKING CHAIR I HAVE !!!! PIECE OF SHIT KEEPS SINKING !!!!! CHEAP CHINESE MADE SHIT !!!!
Yeah, the hydraulic cylinder they used was not a quality one.
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