Seatbelts Will Not Lock Once Bolted In...

[ohrly?]

I have my stock seatbelt set-up and the mechanism locks when the belt is unbolted and upright; however, as soon as I bolt them upright into my truck, they will not lock. I have my stock seat belts, and some new ones, and both will not lock once in the truck - neither can I find an angle at which they will lock at.


any help here?

 

[Fast Eddy]

What are you doing to get them to lock? They normally only lock when there is a force applied, like braking, or a bumpy road, or, presumably, crashing. I remember thinking mine were weird too, but they work fine.

 

[jb2073]

Are the belts being remounted in the stock positions or a new location (rollcage)? Is the mechanism being warped or squeezed into or onto the new mounting surface?

 

[Fast Eddy]

Are the belts being remounted in the stock positions or a new location (rollcage)?

I was assuming the stock locations. They won't work in any orientation other than precisely stock.

 

[AJAEbj42]

I had a similar issue with mine (Mine came from a 1981 mini-truck). Fast Eddy is correct, they only lock when the little pendulum inside them swings forward, i.e. under braking or bumps, etc. It's a precise, but simple design. Ensure the seatbelt spools are mounted correctly (vertically), then get the truck in motion (about 5mph) and hit the brakes hard and they should lock up.

 

[DSRTRDR]

ohrly? what year is your truck ? [sig lines are good for something ]

early models had lap belts only and no retractor/lock mechanism

 

[ohrly?]

Fair bit of info here,

I drive an 80, and I have stock seatbelts. I didn't try the going and stopping, I merely pulled on them and they wouldnt lock. More importantly, I replace both my stock seatbelts with some aftermarket belts that were in my buddies 60 series.

The passenger belt is still good, and I am now planning on reinstalling it. However my drivers belt is frayed beyond any solution other than replacement.

Can I replace the belt and keep the mechanism?

 

[DSRTRDR]

I drive an 80......

musta accidentally slipped out of the 80s forum drive

 

[laguna80]

musta accidentally slipped out of the 80s forum drive

lol I think he meant the year was a 1980. (unless what you were saying was sarcasm)

 

[ohrly?]

lol yes 1980