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OldSkool71 · 11-21-2003, 07:57 PM

I think I may have asked this before so forgive me if so, but are the seat belts sided left/right? Specifically the portion that retracts. I need one for the drivers side and this guy has one for sale but im not sure if they are sided or not...

thanks

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-21-2003, 08:59 PM

The belts are "sided" in that the plastic guide curves inward toward the seat. The bases and belts are the same and they are wound the same, just guides are different.

The curves hold the belts tight to the seat. If you put a right on the left side, the curve would hold the belt into the door.

Jim

OldSkool71 · 11-21-2003, 09:45 PM

makes sense....

thanks Jim

Longhorn Man · 11-21-2003, 10:05 PM

Actually, the drives side belt seems to be a bit longer than the passenger. This way the buckle ends up on the right side of your him since most *normal* ppl are right handed. At least, that's how mine is.

11-21-2003, 07:57 PM	#1
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Quick Seat Belt Question?? I think I may have asked this before so forgive me if so, but are the seat belts sided left/right? Specifically the portion that retracts. I need one for the drivers side and this guy has one for sale but im not sure if they are sided or not... thanks __________________ -Ron-

11-21-2003, 09:45 PM	#3
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	makes sense.... thanks Jim __________________ -Ron-

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11-21-2003, 08:59 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	The belts are "sided" in that the plastic guide curves inward toward the seat. The bases and belts are the same and they are wound the same, just guides are different. The curves hold the belts tight to the seat. If you put a right on the left side, the curve would hold the belt into the door. Jim

11-21-2003, 10:05 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Actually, the drives side belt seems to be a bit longer than the passenger. This way the buckle ends up on the right side of your him since most normal ppl are right handed. At least, that's how mine is.



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