Are seatbelt latch arms interchangeable from Non RBV Models??

[gmanpaint]

I need stock front latch arms a couple inches longer than the stock 95-97 Explorer's, due to aftermarket raised seat side bolsters.

Would say, an F-150, Expedition, Excursion, ect... of the same years, work with my belt latches, and be longer?

My Arms are 8" long, and anything around 10"-12" would work, but they have to have the same latch locks, as Ford changed the styles up.

Anybody have one of those vehicles listed that can check the length's? I will head to a salvage yard eventually, but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask first. Might get a tip on this from somebody that has already been thru this.

TIA!

 

[boominXplorer]

Check out 92-97 Ford truck bucket belts. F150/f250/f350 all are the same. In 1998 they all went to the "skinny" buckle.

 

[gmanpaint]

Do you think they are longer than the explorer's?

Check out 92-97 Ford truck bucket belts. F150/f250/f350 all are the same. In 1998 they all went to the "skinny" buckle.

 

[boominXplorer]

They should be around the 12” your looking for. They are ment to be mounted to the floor though and would need a little tweaking depending on your seat set up.

 

[gmanpaint]

Rodger that. Thanks.
I will have to investigate at the yards to see how the Pickups mount. Was hoping Ford used the same systems, same bolt on styles, & just changed arm lengths for other models. Hopefully they have some full size SUV's I can look at also.

 

[Stic-o]

I had the same issue in JP, so I made extensions out of 1"x 1/2" (or something like that) angle iron. They work great.

 

[gmanpaint]

I had the same issue in JP, so I made extensions out of 1"x 1/2" (or something like that) angle iron. They work great.

There's an idea! I knew somebody must have dealt with this issue, using aftermarket seats. Just might try that, as it would be easier & faster then scavenging yards in the winter, Thanks!

 

[toypaseo]

They make seatbelt extenders or extensions. Not sure if I trust them

 

[gmanpaint]

Well that's different. Must be for short belts, that can't reach around some passengers.

I actually need to get the latch raised, and out of between the seat and console, and above the edge of the seat. It's a PITA to use with it being pinched down there.

 

[410Fortune]

holy awesome solution batman!
Toypaseo my new hero
I had the webbing material in my 1988 BII seatbelts changed to black years ago at a shop....he shorted me about 6" of material on each seat. So when I have a winter coat on the belt barely fits
Now i know how to fix it easily!! I'm gonna get some extensions

Also I have had some luck mix matching seats in Rangers and Explorers 98+ with the skinny latches. You know how they change them year to year so they wont always click together, well with a grinder you can remove a little tab of metal from the belt end and then they will go together....