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mclairmo · 09-28-2009, 09:12 PM

I would go with the new aftermarket 3 point belts that use the factory mounts and require no new holes be drilled. That seems safest to me. I believe Brother's and many others carry them. I used some 3 point belts out of a junkyard Audi and retrofitted them. However, before I start driving it for real, I will buy new 3 point belts like I described. Your son's life is worth at least the best seat belts you can buy. Don't trust used ones, the webbing can become weak from the sun and UV and you will never know until it's too late. Also, what if the used ones were involved in a prior crash?

09-28-2009, 09:12 PM	#8
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Installing shoulder belts in my sons 72 4X4? I would go with the new aftermarket 3 point belts that use the factory mounts and require no new holes be drilled. That seems safest to me. I believe Brother's and many others carry them. I used some 3 point belts out of a junkyard Audi and retrofitted them. However, before I start driving it for real, I will buy new 3 point belts like I described. Your son's life is worth at least the best seat belts you can buy. Don't trust used ones, the webbing can become weak from the sun and UV and you will never know until it's too late. Also, what if the used ones were involved in a prior crash?