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mlwinnig
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Jan 02, 2018

Old 4-bolt to new 2-bolt toilet upgrade question...

Old 4-bolt to new 2-bolt toilet upgrade question...

Need to replace current with new toilet. Been told cheap 4 to 2 bolt adapters are junk and good ones are not cheap. I have replaced and repaired bad flanges in fixed houses. Seems it should be possible to install a new $10 flange or new toilet seal with integrated flange (like for flange-too-low situations).

An I missing something here? Floor where toilet sits is wood so a new flange should be easy to secure.

Thanks!
  • Plastic toilet? My new one was, and I just drilled two holes through the base to match the old floor flange. Did use a couple SS flat washers for that fresh finished look.
  • 2 bolts of the old 4 bolt should be in same location on floor flange as new 2 bolt toilet

    Just remove old bolts and reset new toilet with new floor gasket using existing floor flange and new T-bolts


    Provided the flange centerline is far enough away from wall to accommodate new toilet dimensions
  • Did this last year?
    Got everything off Amazon
    New toilet, adapter ring , seal etc..
    No problems

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