Frogger-ru Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 My front seat belts have decided to stop locking, any idea where to get replacements? The dealer can no longer get them, rockauto doesn't have any listed, and my local auto parts shops can't get them either. I don't trust the cheap ones on amazon. Ideas? Frogger-ru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 What vehicle? www.car-part.com Post in parts wanted forum Anything newer maybe swap in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogger-ru Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 Silly me! It's a 1987 GL wagon 4wd. Not sure about newer fitting in, I was hoping somebody here might know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subasaurus Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) i had an issue on my 1989 wagon seatbelt not clicking in anymore a few years ago, went to the junkyard and got a pair of 91 Loyale seatbelts, (just the end part with the button), turns out they were not the same! just had to get the grinder and make a notch on it, i think the metal part of the seatbelt change shape over the years, when and by how much, im not sure, but just look at the ones you have (take a picture) and head to the junkyard and find the same one, if not, get one with the possibility of modifying it, i got lucky as i can grind metal off, but not attach metal to it on mine. theres a good example on my 79 wagon and my 80 brat not being the same seatbelts at all! completely different shape, quite interesting as they are the same color strap, same clicker, same engine, but just the mechanism inside changes. Edited October 30, 2017 by Subasaurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogger-ru Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 Thanks for the info, but as mine is the retractor part isn't locking, I need a whole new/used assembly. I understand the legacy's are the auto belts. What about the early outbacks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Try squrting yours with oil like wd40 it probably is just stuck ive fixed alot of them that way pull it all the way out so the oil gets to the base of the mechanism you dont even need to unbolt them i know i have some in storage somewere i just cant remeber what storage site it would be in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogger-ru Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 Sorry for the late reply, life got in the way. I've tried oiling them a few times, but all that did was fix the retracting, the locking still doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superpoo93 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) Sorry for the late reply, life got in the way. I've tried oiling them a few times, but all that did was fix the retracting, the locking still doesn't work. Check the link out. I was thinking of changing my auto-retracting belts on my Loyale. Their pricing seems resonable https://www.seatbeltplanet.com/seatbelts-and-accessories/3-pt-retractable-lap-shoulder/ Edited March 1, 2018 by superpoo93 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogger-ru Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 Check the link out. I was thinking of changing my auto-retracting belts on my Loyale. Their pricing seems resonable https://www.seatbeltplanet.com/seatbelts-and-accessories/3-pt-retractable-lap-shoulder/ Thanks for the link, turns out someone on here has some, but I'll keep that site bookmarked for the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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