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Installing 3 point shoulder belts in truck. The passenger side bolt in the
Pillar broke loose. I have a the bolt halfway in but not tight. Any suggestions on what to do. The whole point of removing lap belts was so my four year Old could ride in His truck. Thanks in advance!! |
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Re: Seat belt bolt in B pillar broke loose!
i'd go to the autoparts store and get a new correct bolt and ttry that out
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Re: Seat belt bolt in B pillar broke loose!
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Bolt is correct, and threaded halfway. When i "ape'ed" it, it broke loose. Now bolt is half tightened, and internal nut spins. In other words, i put to much torque, and Broke it loose from pillar. Anyone else? |
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Re: Seat belt bolt in B pillar broke loose!
Hmmm, Thats a tough one. I just bought one from a member cutting up a cab. It is held in with some spot welds. I'd drill them out and re weld. I can post a picture of what it looks like on the inside if that would help you. That is the cut out piece that I bought
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Re: Seat belt bolt in B pillar broke loose!
This is what is on the inside. depending what welds broke, it might be an easy weld repair
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Re: Seat belt bolt in B pillar broke loose!
Seeing it does help thanks!. I believe the nut has broken free from the metal
Support. I'm gonna have to some thinking |
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Re: Seat belt bolt in B pillar broke loose!
drill a hole close to the bolt and plugweld it to hold the nut maybe the belt cover will hide the weld watch ouy for the sparks on the seat and the rear glass.
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Re: Seat belt bolt in B pillar broke loose!
I did the same thing on a hood hinge bolt, and I fixed it like this:
This is where the nut was: ![]() Then I got a big flat washer and marked out the circle and drilled some plug weld holes: ![]() This is something I would do different if it was me doing what you are-I'll explain later. I could hold the washer assy from behind: ![]() Put the assy in the hole and hole it with a nut on the outside: ![]() Yes, I didn't need that 3rd plug weld hole. Then, weld every thing back up: ![]() Now, here's what I'd do: find that original backing plate. GM figured that it is strong enough, so I wouldn't use anything less! Drill out the now nutless hole in your cab until the plate fits though. Drill a couple plug weld holes-enough to hole it in place while you tighten up the seat belt bolt, so some good welds. then finish the metal and paint.
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I will post some pictures, and results. |
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Re: Seat belt bolt in B pillar broke loose!
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Very nice work, hopefully i can come close to that! |
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Re: Seat belt bolt in B pillar broke loose!
Question ! that repair to the hood looks great but how is he going to get behind the pillar??
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Re: Seat belt bolt in B pillar broke loose!
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I will put a few plug welds to re attach nut to plate. Then hopefully take bolt out, and check threads ( may be reason I had to torque so much) . I may also try cranking it down A Little more. We'll se how far its in, and will it be safe when secured. Thats on a good day, we shall see. |
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Re: Seat belt bolt in B pillar broke loose!
It would seem to me that the whole piece is turning as the nut is too big to turn in the bracket. I would think you could drill one small hole near the bolt and stop the bracket from turning which in turn should keep the nut from turning. Maybe I am missing something.
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