hey all...wondering about the seat belt retractors in my 93 ZJ. For the life of me I can't get the seatbelt to stop - like you'd want in a crash - even if I pull out completely I can't get the retractor to engage...
I think they are shot but wondering if the retracting mechanism engages differently - I don't know...?
So if I need new retractors is it a hard fix??
thanks much, c
There isn't a pull/catch feature on the mechanisim like there is on some that are made for child seats.
If your trying to test the seatbelts to see if they will hold in a crash, you have to do that on a really bumpy or fairly steep downhill trail while applying a bit of body weight to the belts. The catch mechanisim relies on deceleration like you get in an emergency stop. It's not much, dropping off a curb can sometimes make them catch.
Replacing the unit isn't hard, it just takes a big ass star driver to remove the bolts. And a screwdriver to remove all the cladding that surrounds the workings.
OK I can live without the pull catch for the baby seat as I can use the middle lap belt - but yes I was trying to see if they would hold in a crash..
I'll go find some curbs!! Thanks again Doug for the info...
update - I got spooked on swapping out my drier receiver - I could never get a straight answer if my system was discharged or not - so I had the shop do it - and now the rig is a friken cooler - wow...
still gotta get those front sway bar bushings - gotta figure out what size my sway bar is with the V8.
new baby at home so time is limited....:)
DougW wrote:
If your has the inertia reels they will lock when your perform a firm (quick) stop.
When you are out on a *clear* roadway brake *sharply* from 35 mph or so. When you feel the deceleration try pulling the seatbelt out. It should grab and lock and not release until after you come to a complete stop.
There is a recall/TSB for the rear seatbelts and baby carrier hold-downs. Have the dealership check your VIN to see if they have been done.
Yep, 93 had a problem with those. Might have been a recall at one point.
28mm probably. Hard to tell because they had three sizes. I6, V8 and towing group. Got my bushing kit at 4wheel parts.MotorsForum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.