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Custom/Ten · 06-05-2015, 05:21 PM

Opened up my seatbelt retractor and found this Name: image.jpg
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I need to know the overall length of these tubes. I want to make a metal one and see if that works. Just seems like the plastic ones are junk. Might try PVC also, I think that would be stronger also but lighter thàn metàl.

Custom/Ten · 06-05-2015, 05:23 PM

There are two kinds, this is the one I need the measurement from. Name: image.jpg
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got this pic from an old forum, thanks jocko!

Custom/Ten · 06-05-2015, 05:26 PM

If somebody said it was excactly the same size as the sleeve for the bolt that would be good enough for me. As you can tell I won't be getting any info from mine and the one in jockos pic is screwed up too. Not askin anybody to go out and measure lol. Just thought somebody migh have one on their bench or maybe just know from memory, thanks.

72_K10_Vegas · 06-06-2015, 02:04 AM

I cant answer because I am not at home and working in Kauai, but just wanted to say that's the best question in a while.

This will require some in depth knowledge. I bet SS Tim has an exploded view with dimensions.

Custom/Ten · 06-06-2015, 12:17 PM

Well Since I couldn't find the measurement I needed I just went at it trial and error style. Seems like 2 inches is the magic number.

Disclaimer: Dont try this at home. I take no responsibility for your actions.

06-05-2015, 05:21 PM	#1
Custom/Ten Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 422	How long are the plastic tubes inside the seatbelt retractor? Opened up my seatbelt retractor and found this I need to know the overall length of these tubes. I want to make a metal one and see if that works. Just seems like the plastic ones are junk. Might try PVC also, I think that would be stronger also but lighter thàn metàl.

06-05-2015, 05:23 PM	#2
Custom/Ten Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 422	Re: How long are the plastic tubes inside the seatbelt retractor? There are two kinds, this is the one I need the measurement from. got this pic from an old forum, thanks jocko!

06-05-2015, 05:26 PM	#3
Custom/Ten Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 422	Re: How long are the plastic tubes inside the seatbelt retractor? If somebody said it was excactly the same size as the sleeve for the bolt that would be good enough for me. As you can tell I won't be getting any info from mine and the one in jockos pic is screwed up too. Not askin anybody to go out and measure lol. Just thought somebody migh have one on their bench or maybe just know from memory, thanks.

06-06-2015, 02:04 AM	#4
72_K10_Vegas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 93	Re: How long are the plastic tubes inside the seatbelt retractor? I cant answer because I am not at home and working in Kauai, but just wanted to say that's the best question in a while. This will require some in depth knowledge. I bet SS Tim has an exploded view with dimensions. __________________ 72 K10

06-06-2015, 12:17 PM	#5
Custom/Ten Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 422	Re: How long are the plastic tubes inside the seatbelt retractor? Well Since I couldn't find the measurement I needed I just went at it trial and error style. Seems like 2 inches is the magic number. Disclaimer: Dont try this at home. I take no responsibility for your actions. Last edited by Custom/Ten; 06-06-2015 at 12:28 PM.



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