Used Seatbelt Question
#1
Used Seatbelt Question
My front passenger seatbelt is broken and I am looking to replace it. I am looking at picking up one from someone parting out their car.
Would I need to be worried if the car was in an accident and the airbags deployed? How long are seatbelts good for? I would imagine it wouldn't matter if the car was in an accident if there was no passenger anyways.
Thank you!
Would I need to be worried if the car was in an accident and the airbags deployed? How long are seatbelts good for? I would imagine it wouldn't matter if the car was in an accident if there was no passenger anyways.
Thank you!
#2
Great. Now I'm thinking about the nine year old belts in my nine year old Mach 1!
In theory, a belt that wasn't worn in an accident should be OK presuming it wasn't damaged in the accident itself.
I don't recall ever reading any manufacturers' recommendation for time-based seat belt replacement. I don't recall the NHTSA recommending time-based seat belt replacement.
I do recall reading manufacturers' warnings to inspect belts for wear, fraying, and cuts. I recall warnings not to use anything but mild soap to wash belts as to not damage the material. I recall reading warnings about keeping the retraction mechanisms clean and operating properly.
If I had to replace a belt in my car, I'd find out if a new OEM replacement is available, then think about how stupid I'd feel about saving a few bucks on a junkyard belt laying in the hospital after breaking my windshield with my head.
I just checked the 10% over cost price on new 2004 seat belts (belt and retractor) at Tousley Ford: About $125 for the driver's and $145 for the passenger side.
My skull should be worth $125.
In theory, a belt that wasn't worn in an accident should be OK presuming it wasn't damaged in the accident itself.
I don't recall ever reading any manufacturers' recommendation for time-based seat belt replacement. I don't recall the NHTSA recommending time-based seat belt replacement.
I do recall reading manufacturers' warnings to inspect belts for wear, fraying, and cuts. I recall warnings not to use anything but mild soap to wash belts as to not damage the material. I recall reading warnings about keeping the retraction mechanisms clean and operating properly.
If I had to replace a belt in my car, I'd find out if a new OEM replacement is available, then think about how stupid I'd feel about saving a few bucks on a junkyard belt laying in the hospital after breaking my windshield with my head.
I just checked the 10% over cost price on new 2004 seat belts (belt and retractor) at Tousley Ford: About $125 for the driver's and $145 for the passenger side.
My skull should be worth $125.
Last edited by Sonic Mustang; 05-13-2013 at 02:00 PM.
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