Seat belts still work? (1 Viewer)

[rghouse]

What is the general consensus on original seatbelts? They seem sturdy enough to me and will be a nice touch for our complete stock restoration of the 79'. I'll be driving the rig a lot once its all put back together but I wasnt sure if its ok to use the old belts but thats what I want to do

 

[Krondor]

IMHO, I would keep them in storage. Swap them out if you ever want to sell the vehicle or take it to a show. I would get new seat belts for driving around. The more you use them, the more they will wear. But that is also the joy of owning an FJ40. They are meant to be driven and worn down.

 

[1911]

Still using my original ones, from about the same vintage.

 

[reade69fj]

Using my original as well (‘69). I just have to make sure it “clicks” when connecting or they pull apart.

 

[pigmony]

You can actually have the belts replaced but keep the hardware. I'm not sure what the cost is, but I know it's something that can be done. I opted to replace my belts. My 40 had 2 point belts in the front, and I wanted 3 point. I also sometimes flip my bezel over just to piss off the purists.

 

[77mustard40]

No issues with the originals on my 77

 

[JohnnyC]

My original seatbelts on my 74’ work great... kept me alive when I flipped and rolled my cruiser going 65 on the highway

Went side over side several times

Held up great ... even when I was upside down in my seat when I came to a stop

 

[GA Architect]

For a refurbish & reweb, contact this guy, @Armenoonanian

 

[SteveH]

I have a thread on Mud about rehabbing by www.safetyrestore.com

 

[pigmony]

I have a thread on Mud about rehabbing by www.safetyrestore.com

Significantly more expensive than replacements, but it's an option.

 

[SteveH]

I think I paid $73 for my FJ40 driver's side belt lap/shoulder belt. Came back like new. The fixed the rattly, dirty, sticking mechanism and replaced the belt webbing. Seat Belt rewebbing

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I have a thread on Mud about rehabbing by www.safetyrestore.com

I used them on the two front belts in my '97 80 and they came back like new.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

What is the general consensus on original seatbelts? They seem sturdy enough to me and will be a nice touch for our complete stock restoration of the 79'. I'll be driving the rig a lot once its all put back together but I wasnt sure if its ok to use the old belts but thats what I want to doView attachment 2002249

The original belts will be OK. Looks like the belt is in pretty good shape, at least around the label that is. I’m running orig ‘79 belts in my ‘79 too with no concerns.