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**BIG ORANGE** · 12-26-2002, 12:17 AM

Can anyone fix retractors that pull out but dont recoil back in the boot?

BUXMAN66 · 12-26-2002, 12:28 AM

is the retractor mounted to something solid?you can even get by w/ holding the retractor between your feet and giving a quick jerk.i had the same prob. w/mine but come to find out the retractor had to be firmly held(or mounted)and gave a sharp hard yank would release the locking mechanism.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-26-2002, 08:52 AM

I have been able to fix most of them. Usually it is the spring mechanism binding. You can take it apart and clean it, rewind the spring, and lube with a light lube, (I use Aero Kroil). Sometimes you need to work it a little bit and make sure that the plastic sleeve is not binding on the belt.

Jim

12-26-2002, 12:17 AM	#1
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	seat belt retactors???? Can anyone fix retractors that pull out but dont recoil back in the boot? __________________ Things happen for a reason!

12-26-2002, 12:28 AM	#2
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	is the retractor mounted to something solid?you can even get by w/ holding the retractor between your feet and giving a quick jerk.i had the same prob. w/mine but come to find out the retractor had to be firmly held(or mounted)and gave a sharp hard yank would release the locking mechanism. __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

12-26-2002, 08:52 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I have been able to fix most of them. Usually it is the spring mechanism binding. You can take it apart and clean it, rewind the spring, and lube with a light lube, (I use Aero Kroil). Sometimes you need to work it a little bit and make sure that the plastic sleeve is not binding on the belt. Jim



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