Aftermarket seat belt installation??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wwotr · 03-04-2010, 02:13 AM

Going to install some aftermarket Seat Belts next week in my 72 GMC.

Some questions I had was:
If the aftermarket Belts bolt directly into the OEM Hole/Thread,
then why is there a need for a "Reinforcement Plate"?

Do the OEM Belt Mounting locations already come with a,
"Reinforcement Plate" from the Factory?

I only ask these questions, because my Truck is so low,
it's going to be difficult to get UNDER the Truck to install them.

On top of that, I only have an old Floor Jack (and no Jack Stands).
So I was just wondering if the OEM Belts came without that plate, and the new aftermarkets install directly, is there really a need for that Reinforcement Plate I bought?

03-04-2010, 02:13 AM	#1
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Aftermarket seat belt installation??? Going to install some aftermarket Seat Belts next week in my 72 GMC. Some questions I had was: If the aftermarket Belts bolt directly into the OEM Hole/Thread, then why is there a need for a "Reinforcement Plate"? Do the OEM Belt Mounting locations already come with a, "Reinforcement Plate" from the Factory? I only ask these questions, because my Truck is so low, it's going to be difficult to get UNDER the Truck to install them. On top of that, I only have an old Floor Jack (and no Jack Stands). So I was just wondering if the OEM Belts came without that plate, and the new aftermarkets install directly, is there really a need for that Reinforcement Plate I bought? __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"



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