Passenger seatbelt for 99 Ford Ranger XLT

[Tom_G]

Aloha all!
The passenger side retracting seatbelt has stopped working. It's frozen in mid-range. Not extending, not retracting. It's done this in the past, and usually shakes loose, but this time it seems to be stuck stuck. Any thoughts on a replacement? I see ads on Amazon for "universal" replacements, but I'd like to hear some stories from folks who've successfully done this before ordering. Recommendations on brands, vendors, pitfalls, etc.

Mahalo!
Tom G

 

[sgtsandman]

Find a not wrecked Ranger in a junk yard. It will be the cheapest option and you'll learn how to pull it without wrecking your interior.

 

[Droptop50]

As an aircraft mechanic, we send the assemblies off for repair and/or re-webbing. Not sure if that's an option in the automotive world...
And I agree, don't get one off a wreck, never know if it was stressed and if it will hold up to another event.

 

[Tom_G]

I ended up picking up a generic seatbelt from Amazon. It was a pretty straightforward job! I watche a couple of YT videos, so carried all the right tools downstairs the first time.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Glad it worked for you.

I am, however, moving this to the appropriate section, lol