Ikea Lillberg hinge - part 1

On our 2010 IKEA Likkberg sofa, the hinges have bent, so it’s no longer safe to sit on it. Unfortunately, these were already installed at the factory, and IKEA only carries replacement parts for items you assemble yourself.

Right to the nearby hardware store. No luck—the hinge is very specific: On the hinge, one side is an angle bracket that is designed to support the seat. After what feels like an hour without finding really what I need, I try to fumble together a combination using various flat connectors and hinges, but it doesn’t look quite right. A helpful employee suggests I might have better luck going directly to IKEA; they sometimes have the other replacement parts in stock.

I take my creation home anyway and hope it will work after all.