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LordVngr
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- Vehicle Year
- 1989
- Make / Model
- Ranger
- Engine Size
- 2.9L
- Transmission
- Manual
I've got this issue with the seat belts in my 89 ranger that I'm pretty sure is a problem and Not Working As Designed. The thing is I dont know how to confirm this or whats causing it.
The problem is that the shoulder harness belt doesnt seem to catch/snag like it should on a hard forward jerk. When I get in the car, put the seatbelt on and drive the shoulder belt will slowly lose any tension against my chest. I can pull it out a little and let go and it takes up the slack again but it will do it again.
If I pull on the shoulder strap real quick shouldnt it catch and not release any more slack. My shoulder belt will pull out all the way to the end and Never Catch.
Does that make sense to you, do you understand what I'm trying to say. Other then this the seatbelts look to be in good condition and the lap belt works fine. Again, I'm not even sure this Is a Problem But seems so to me.
Anybody know what might be happening and can it be fixed Or am I going to have to buy New Seatbelts. Thanks in advance fopr your responce.....
LV
The problem is that the shoulder harness belt doesnt seem to catch/snag like it should on a hard forward jerk. When I get in the car, put the seatbelt on and drive the shoulder belt will slowly lose any tension against my chest. I can pull it out a little and let go and it takes up the slack again but it will do it again.
If I pull on the shoulder strap real quick shouldnt it catch and not release any more slack. My shoulder belt will pull out all the way to the end and Never Catch.
Does that make sense to you, do you understand what I'm trying to say. Other then this the seatbelts look to be in good condition and the lap belt works fine. Again, I'm not even sure this Is a Problem But seems so to me.
Anybody know what might be happening and can it be fixed Or am I going to have to buy New Seatbelts. Thanks in advance fopr your responce.....
LV
Yes I can get them from a junk yard I suppose but might be hard matching the interior color and I want it to match. Besides I'm doing a interior resteration and I've already spent a chunk on a sunroof and new carpet. 
