HeliCoil Seat Belt Mounts, bad idea? |
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HeliCoil Seat Belt Mounts, bad idea? |
McMark |
Oct 21 2005, 11:43 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I have seat belt mounts that have stripped threads. I'm wonding if HeliCoil's are strong enough in case of an accident. Logic tells me, yes they would be fine if installed correctly, but my gut is a little more nervous than my head. Can anyone tip the scales one way or the other for me?
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John |
Oct 22 2005, 12:13 AM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
As I recall, the seat belt bolts have an unusual (at least to me) thread. I once had to get a tap to chase the threads out on one of mine and I had some difficulty finding the right tap. If you can get helicoils in that size I would be surprised. I would think about replacing the seat belt anchor. I know it might be a big pain, but at least you would know that the new anchor was strong.
just my $0.02 |
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