Seat Belt New to Me
 

I just replaced a 3 point seat belt in my truck. It came with a little 3-prong fork attached to the retractable side. What is it, what's it for?

Thanks.

Re: Seat Belt New to Me
 

That's a new one on me, too. Maybe it was something for shipping?

Re: Seat Belt New to Me
 

I think that is used to adjust where the belt goes over your shoulder. Since the upper secure point is not adjustable like newer cars you can use that piece to “pin” the crossover to the straight up part and lower where it crosses your shoulder. For shorter people I think. Or I could be 100% wrong.

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I believe that is to to limit how much is retracted. My 1978 c10 sometimes "locks" the retractor firm so i can't even move 2" forward.

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I was kind of thinking that, but then the belt be all rolled out and sloppy and maybe catch in the door when you close it. That's why I guessed it was for shipping. You're probably right.

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It is to keep the belt from retracting too far before its installed. If the length of the whole belt gets retracted it will lock up and be almost impossible to get free.

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That's kinda what I was thinking. When I looked at the install video from the seller, I saw the passenger side go in with it on and the driver's side go in without it. No explanation. Think I'll email the seller.

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Here's what the seller said they found out: "... Do not remove (ORANGE PIN) until points are installed. Please start at highest point first.."

So just on there until installed.