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remist17 · 07-19-2011, 09:27 AM

I need to replace the seat belts in my 87 regular cab with the stock bench. Can anyone tell me if 93-99 seatbelts will bolt in ?

Is there a good aftermarket vender that sells belts cheap?

tucsonjwt · 07-19-2011, 09:51 AM

I don't know about the 93-99 belts working in your truck, but you can check this website for replacement belts. I know guys who restored their old vehicles and liked their belts - but they can be pricey.

http://ssnake-oyl.com/

LMC and Classic Parts have the belts also. If you can get the GM part numbers for your belts I think it would be worth a look on oehq.com, oewarehouse.com, autopartstomorrow.com, and GMpartsdirect.com. Or, just do a google search for the part numbers.

remist17 · 07-19-2011, 12:19 PM

I looked at some of the parts wearhouse sites (Discount Car Parts Stuff). They offer lap but it says passenger side and driver side. The description is as follows :
Universal 2-point seat belt, 1.75" width x 54 inch full extend length. 10mm bolt mounting, comes with center push buckles.

Is this right for the center lap belt?

tucsonjwt · 07-19-2011, 01:00 PM

Check LMC, page 112, $90 per belt, 3 point, OEM like.
Check Classic parts, page 34, $90, 3 point retractable.
My catalogs might not be the newest, so page numbers might be wrong.

remist17 · 07-19-2011, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

Check LMC, page 112, $90 per belt, 3 point, OEM like.
Check Classic parts, page 34, $90, 3 point retractable.
My catalogs might not be the newest, so page numbers might be wrong.

My main issue is the lap belt. Will the one on LMC work (standard two point lap) for the middle bench seat.

juiceman650 · 07-19-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by remist17

My main issue is the lap belt. Will the one on LMC work (standard two point lap) for the middle bench seat.

The two point lap should work if its the one from LMC. I replaced all 3 seat belts in my 75 with seat belts from LMC.
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Jonboy · 07-19-2011, 06:39 PM

Has anyone else used the 3 point aftermarket belts? The later ones don't really fit the floorpan in my '74, but i would also like to be able to put a child seat in there, too.

DarkReaper79 · 07-19-2011, 07:48 PM

I got mine here http://www.gotbelts.com/ for my 73

broey · 07-19-2011, 08:01 PM

I bought the 3 point belts from lmc, they are decent, but didn't mount as well as I would have liked.

juiceman650 · 07-20-2011, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by broey

I bought the 3 point belts from lmc, they are decent, but didn't mount as well as I would have liked.

I had the same problem in the driver and passenger sides.
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remist17 · 07-21-2011, 11:32 AM

how does the center lap belt remove and install?

Moostifer · 07-21-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by broey

i bought the 3 point belts from lmc, they are decent, but didn't mount as well as i would have liked.

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remist17 · 07-22-2011, 11:57 AM

does any one have photos or can tell me how to upbolt the center belt. Honestly I have not looked at it. Do I need to remove the seat?

juiceman650 · 07-22-2011, 12:02 PM

You have a bench seat right? Try sliding it toward all the way and check to see if you can see the 2 bolts near the middle of the cab.
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**Palf70Step** · 07-22-2011, 12:14 PM

I used ones from a 94 extended cab in my old 82. Everything bolted into the stock locations.

remist17 · 07-22-2011, 03:44 PM

Thats interesting.... a 94 bolts in. I might be going to the junk yard!

Can anyone tell me how the retracter bolts in? Do I need to take off the plastic cover to get to the bottom bolts? I understand how to take off the top one on the top pilar.

yes I have a bench seat. Tehe truck is at paint right now so Iwill check it when it gets back

sorry for all the dumb questions just never tried this before and not sure what I need.

juiceman650 · 07-22-2011, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remist17

Thats interesting.... a 94 bolts in. I might be going to the junk yard!

Can anyone tell me how the retracter bolts in? Do I need to take off the plastic cover to get to the bottom bolts? I understand how to take off the top one on the top pilar.

yes I have a bench seat. Tehe truck is at paint right now so Iwill check it when it gets back

sorry for all the dumb questions just never tried this before and not sure what I need.

Yeah, you have to remove the plastic. It's pretty simple, just get yourself a wrench, or a ratchet with some sockets. I forgot the exact size of the bolt, but on the floor of the cab your dealing with about 4 bolts holding all of the seat belt equipment. Oh, and there's no such thing as "dumb questions" buddy, we're all here to learn n help

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**Palf70Step** · 07-22-2011, 07:47 PM

Yeah if I remember right, there is a little panel on the rear of the lower piece that pops out to give you access to the bolt. Remember the 94ish ones use the Torx screw bolts to hold the seat belt to the floor while the older ones use a bolt. BTW, GM does not stock/sell the seat belts for those years any more. It's hard to find them in the junk yards here as most will cut the beelts on any cars they get in. I am told they are not supposed to sell us seat belt parts, but who knows. Good luck.

*cr34t3d_by_d4rkd3n* · 07-22-2011, 10:56 PM

u wanna jimmy rig something that has to work or else u die? Have u see these trucks in a roll over??

U need to take into consideration degree of bend's of belts, anchor points and how the positioning will change the stress points, u need to understand proper sheet metal reenforcement, how to calculate gforce and other similar tolerances....theres tons and tons of things u need to research before u put in belts....

Never make the seatbelt hold the seat!!!,never use a old mount with a new belt? Thats like mounting new tires on a bent rim. theres my 2 sense.

07-19-2011, 09:27 AM	#1
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Seat belt question I need to replace the seat belts in my 87 regular cab with the stock bench. Can anyone tell me if 93-99 seatbelts will bolt in ? Is there a good aftermarket vender that sells belts cheap? __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

07-19-2011, 09:51 AM	#2
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Seat belt question I don't know about the 93-99 belts working in your truck, but you can check this website for replacement belts. I know guys who restored their old vehicles and liked their belts - but they can be pricey. http://ssnake-oyl.com/ LMC and Classic Parts have the belts also. If you can get the GM part numbers for your belts I think it would be worth a look on oehq.com, oewarehouse.com, autopartstomorrow.com, and GMpartsdirect.com. Or, just do a google search for the part numbers.

07-19-2011, 12:19 PM	#3
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Re: Seat belt question I looked at some of the parts wearhouse sites (Discount Car Parts Stuff). They offer lap but it says passenger side and driver side. The description is as follows : Universal 2-point seat belt, 1.75" width x 54 inch full extend length. 10mm bolt mounting, comes with center push buckles. Is this right for the center lap belt? __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

07-19-2011, 01:00 PM	#4
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Seat belt question Check LMC, page 112, $90 per belt, 3 point, OEM like. Check Classic parts, page 34, $90, 3 point retractable. My catalogs might not be the newest, so page numbers might be wrong.

07-19-2011, 06:39 PM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Seat belt question Has anyone else used the 3 point aftermarket belts? The later ones don't really fit the floorpan in my '74, but i would also like to be able to put a child seat in there, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-19-2011, 07:48 PM	#8
DarkReaper79 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Taunton, Ma Posts: 35	Re: Seat belt question I got mine here http://www.gotbelts.com/ for my 73

07-19-2011, 08:01 PM	#9
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: Seat belt question I bought the 3 point belts from lmc, they are decent, but didn't mount as well as I would have liked. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

07-21-2011, 11:32 AM	#11
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Re: Seat belt question how does the center lap belt remove and install? __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

07-22-2011, 11:57 AM	#13
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Re: Seat belt question does any one have photos or can tell me how to upbolt the center belt. Honestly I have not looked at it. Do I need to remove the seat? __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

07-22-2011, 12:02 PM	#14
juiceman650 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 348	Re: Seat belt question You have a bench seat right? Try sliding it toward all the way and check to see if you can see the 2 bolts near the middle of the cab. Posted via Mobile Device

07-22-2011, 12:14 PM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Seat belt question I used ones from a 94 extended cab in my old 82. Everything bolted into the stock locations. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-22-2011, 03:44 PM	#16
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Re: Seat belt question Thats interesting.... a 94 bolts in. I might be going to the junk yard! Can anyone tell me how the retracter bolts in? Do I need to take off the plastic cover to get to the bottom bolts? I understand how to take off the top one on the top pilar. yes I have a bench seat. Tehe truck is at paint right now so Iwill check it when it gets back sorry for all the dumb questions just never tried this before and not sure what I need. __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops. Last edited by remist17; 07-22-2011 at 03:58 PM.

07-22-2011, 07:47 PM	#18
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Seat belt question Yeah if I remember right, there is a little panel on the rear of the lower piece that pops out to give you access to the bolt. Remember the 94ish ones use the Torx screw bolts to hold the seat belt to the floor while the older ones use a bolt. BTW, GM does not stock/sell the seat belts for those years any more. It's hard to find them in the junk yards here as most will cut the beelts on any cars they get in. I am told they are not supposed to sell us seat belt parts, but who knows. Good luck. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-22-2011, 10:56 PM	#19
cr34t3d_by_d4rkd3n Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 188	Re: Seat belt question u wanna jimmy rig something that has to work or else u die? Have u see these trucks in a roll over?? U need to take into consideration degree of bend's of belts, anchor points and how the positioning will change the stress points, u need to understand proper sheet metal reenforcement, how to calculate gforce and other similar tolerances....theres tons and tons of things u need to research before u put in belts.... Never make the seatbelt hold the seat!!!,never use a old mount with a new belt? Thats like mounting new tires on a bent rim. theres my 2 sense.



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