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Posted by Mike DeAngelis on April 12, 2008, 5:33 pm
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thanks for the good information.
...Mike DeAngelis
"Rob Fraser" <FraserRacing"AT"RobFraser.Net> wrote in message
>
> > Gentlemen:
> > I would like to install retractable seat belts in my old Jeep. To do
> > this I need to have a point on the roll bar to mount the swivel for the
> > shoulder belt. This is normally attached with a 7/16-20 shoulder bolt.
So
> > what is the safest way to attach the bolt to the roll bar for maximum
seat
> > belt strength and also to not weaken the roll bar? I can think of three
> > possible ways to do this: Weld a heavy nut to the bar; drill a hole
> > through
> > the bar, weld in a steel sleeve and use a through bolt; use a riv-nut. I
> > think the factory used a riv-nut but I am not sure. Any input will be
> > appreciated.
> > Thanks...Mike DeAngelis
> >
> >
>
> Hi Mike,
> Check Jegs, (www.jegs.com) they have roll bar gussets and parts to do
> exactly what you need with the nut idea. Spitzer Race cars also has them
in
> stock.
> Just make sure your roll bar is the real deal and not factory "good
> looks" type. If you roll. you die. And the belts could be a huge problem
if
> in the event of an accident it were to move and the seat did not. Also,
> Spitzer has a tech line you can call during business hours and they are a
> lot of help. ( http://www.gospitzer.com/06home.htm) I hope some of this
is
> of value. I'd give them a ring and see what they say. I fully trust
them,
> I have two funny cars made by them and I totaled my first and walked away.
> They are really good engineers and welders.
>
> All the best,
>
> Rob Fraser
>
> Fraser Competition Engines
> Chicago, IL.
>
>
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> I would like to install retractable seat belts in my old Jeep. To do
> this I need to have a point on the roll bar to mount the swivel for the
> shoulder belt. This is normally attached with a 7/16-20 shoulder bolt. So
> what is the safest way to attach the bolt to the roll bar for maximum seat
> belt strength and also to not weaken the roll bar? I can think of three
> possible ways to do this: Weld a heavy nut to the bar; drill a hole
> through
> the bar, weld in a steel sleeve and use a through bolt; use a riv-nut. I
> think the factory used a riv-nut but I am not sure. Any input will be
> appreciated.
> Thanks...Mike DeAngelis
>
>