Seatbelt Adjusters - Interchangability?

GK · 28-03-2005, 04:06 AM

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if the AU2's adjustable seatbelt height adjusters were able to be bolted onto my Au1?

The plastic on the AU1 gets cut up by the belt if you're a shorter guy like me! Does anyone else have this problem?

I was thinking that the AU2's should be a simple enough switch. Anyone done it? What would the parts be worth you reckon?

Cheers,

George

loxxr6 · 28-03-2005, 01:35 PM

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The plastic on the AU1 gets cut up by the belt if you're a shorter guy like me! Does anyone else have this problem?

Yep, My belt cuts into the plastic and somewhere down the track I'll need a replacement belt. Its not unroadworthy yet but it's still something I want fixed.

28-03-2005, 02:59 PM

Yep, I've done this... no probs (just remember that the rail bolt creates its own thread). A cheap mod - even buying the parts new from Ford!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cobra · 28-03-2005, 05:08 PM

I've done it also. Replaced the seat belts and B-pillar trim to AU2 height adjustable ones. Unfortunately you need the new seat belts as well, you can't just go an replace the trim.

GK · 28-03-2005, 07:25 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. What will I expect to pay?

George

tgmor · 31-03-2005, 03:42 PM

George,

I have an AUII & the adjuster has worn the belt fraying the edges. The plastic on the adjuster is also worn by the belt leaving a groove.
Cant win either way.

Geoff

GK · 31-03-2005, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tgmor

George,

I have an AUII & the adjuster has worn the belt fraying the edges. The plastic on the adjuster is also worn by the belt leaving a groove.
Cant win either way.

Geoff

Geoff,

Looks like we're both in for a bit of dough!

Cheers,

George

31-03-2005, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobra

I've done it also. Replaced the seat belts and B-pillar trim to AU2 height adjustable ones. Unfortunately you need the new seat belts as well, you can't just go an replace the trim.

Why do you need new belts?... I kept the same ones - no probs at all. Just replaced the trim and fitted the adjustable B-pillar rails. Cost me about $70 all up.

GK · 31-03-2005, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobra

I've done it also. Replaced the seat belts and B-pillar trim to AU2 height adjustable ones. Unfortunately you need the new seat belts as well, you can't just go an replace the trim.

Did you see the post from AuGhiaV8?

He's done the mod i was enquiring about without the need for new belts!

Excellent!

George

GK · 31-03-2005, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AUGhiaV8

Why do you need new belts?... I kept the same ones - no probs at all. Just replaced the trim and fitted the adjustable B-pillar rails. Cost me about $70 all up.

Thanks for the tip. I'll give this a go on the driver's side these holidays. The passanger side is still fine. $70 sounds great to me!! Thanks for the tip.

Oh do I need one of those special key tools? If so, what size and how much approx? I'm thinking I'd just knick down to supecheap autos or the like.

Cheers,

George