I just wish I had known about this flaw and/or that IKEA had not made this design decision. It required me finding alternative pins from a different vendor so that my shelves would not collapse, and I could truly use each shelf fully. Please consult your assembly manual prior to purchase. Since standard industry shelf pins are equal on both sides and equal to the longer end of the IKEA shelf pin, it appears to me the IKEA deviated from industry standard and purposely shortened the pin. For IKEA KOMPLEMENT and PAX shelves Fully compatible replacements for IKEA 101558 shelf pins These will fit your furniture if your assembly manual calls for IKEA part 101558. Especially, since IKEA indicates you're not flip the shelf pin so that you're resting the shelf on the longer pin side. If the required hardware does not have a 6-digit part number, please visit the recovery department at your local IKEA. Please visit our Self-Serve Spare Parts page and follow the instructions to have hardware shipped to you free of charge. For if your shelf does not sit flush to the side panels, then it collapses under the weight. You can order free pins and other hardware (screws, dowels, etc.) from our Self-Serve Spare Parts page. The rear shelf pins are shorter on one end. my ONE complaint - small item, but BIG issue - the shelf pins. It gives you a peace of mind considering how full these shelves allow you to fill them. I strongly encourage and purchaser to make sure and mount. I had a different friend come to mount the shelves to my walls. Thankfully, since my friend had put up the same shelves for her own home, so it was easy. I was surprised (but apparently this is common knowledge) that IKEA directions are essentially hieroglyphics. I had never purchased or put IKEA furniture, so a friend helped me. I had seen these in various friends and families' homes, so I wasn't expecting high end wood. The quality is good considering the price. Overall please - one change recommended Sabrina Overall, I am very pleased with my shelves. Winter holidays Furniture Storage & organization Beds & mattresses Kitchen & appliances Home textiles Lighting Baby & kids Home décor Kitchenware & tableware Rugs, mats & flooring Bathroom Outdoor Plants & planters Home electronics Pet accessories Home improvement Laundry & cleaning Smart home IKEA Food & Swedish restaurant Home Accessories
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