Seat belt won't retract - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

don t. - 72gmc · 03-21-2008, 12:18 AM

Its the passenger side that wont retract. Is there a way to fix w/o replacing it?

Thanks much.....have fun.....don t. .....

49m · 03-21-2008, 12:35 AM

Tke it out and spray some wd40 on the metal parts and it will work fine.

TotalChevy1 · 03-21-2008, 02:15 AM

The bolt that holds the belt in the bracket is also the adjuster, but you can get it too tight and it won't retract. Once you loose the nut, you will see that the bolt has teeth on the inside, twist the bolt unitl you feel some it resist then tighten the nut. You may have to do it a couple times. It that doesn't work, the spring broke.

**1970cstblazer** · 03-21-2008, 05:04 AM

It is common for the springs to fatigue, and break. Rarely does the lubricating trick work..

03-21-2008, 12:18 AM	#1
don t. - 72gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: harvard, il. USA Posts: 394	Seat belt won't retract Its the passenger side that wont retract. Is there a way to fix w/o replacing it? Thanks much.....have fun.....don t. .....

03-21-2008, 12:35 AM	#2
49m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Turners Station,Ky Posts: 842	Re: Seat belt won't retract Tke it out and spray some wd40 on the metal parts and it will work fine. __________________ My Rides 1969 Mustang gt coupe 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 1986 Iroc camaro 1986 K10 Short Bed 1987 Iroc Camaro 1990 rs Camaro 1992 350 ss truck 1998 Honda Civic 2005 Ram 2500 Cummins My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=279831

03-21-2008, 02:15 AM	#3
TotalChevy1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 175	Re: Seat belt won't retract The bolt that holds the belt in the bracket is also the adjuster, but you can get it too tight and it won't retract. Once you loose the nut, you will see that the bolt has teeth on the inside, twist the bolt unitl you feel some it resist then tighten the nut. You may have to do it a couple times. It that doesn't work, the spring broke. __________________ 1972 c-20, 350/350, dana 60 w/456 gears(no Posi) Last edited by TotalChevy1; 03-21-2008 at 02:15 AM.

03-21-2008, 05:04 AM	#4
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,863	Re: Seat belt won't retract It is common for the springs to fatigue, and break. Rarely does the lubricating trick work.. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels



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