I'm getting ready to install a set of buckets (kid sized) to replace the bench seat, as well as another set of buckets (toddler sized) in the cargo area. I will also be replacing the factory seats with a set designed for use with five point harnesses. All the kid seats are using 5 point harnesses. I need some help with mounting for the harnesses.
I have an internal six point cage (D&C). With the removal of the rear bench, I am planning a C pillar hoop to make it 8 point, with triangulated reinforcement from D pillar to C pillar and C to B. This will allow a harness bar across each hoop (B,C,D), which will also be triangulated if I use one for the kids seats (these seats have an internal triangulated frame to keep the top tether above the shoulder height...just not sure if I want the extra reinforcement).
What I don't know is how much floorpan reinforcement to use for the harness mounts or whether I should be bolting into the cage directly with triangulated reinforcement to prevent bending of the cage during crash forces, which becomes a major issues when seat belts are mounted directly to a cage. The harnesses come with load distribution washers, but the XJ sheet metal is awfully thin in places. The middle row would be fine as it is reinforced for the factory bench seat belts, but the back row is a problem as is the front row.
I know that nobody else has done a six seater setup, but some mount pics from anybody who has done a five point harness for the front seats would be most appreciated. I want to see where you located the mounts in relation to the seats, especially the two lap belt mounts and the anti-submarine belt.
I do have instructions with the belts, but they aren't vehicle specific and therefore are basically worthless beyond the basic safety issues.
Any help is most appreciated. Just trying to map this whole thing about before we get into it.
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I have an internal six point cage (D&C). With the removal of the rear bench, I am planning a C pillar hoop to make it 8 point, with triangulated reinforcement from D pillar to C pillar and C to B. This will allow a harness bar across each hoop (B,C,D), which will also be triangulated if I use one for the kids seats (these seats have an internal triangulated frame to keep the top tether above the shoulder height...just not sure if I want the extra reinforcement).
What I don't know is how much floorpan reinforcement to use for the harness mounts or whether I should be bolting into the cage directly with triangulated reinforcement to prevent bending of the cage during crash forces, which becomes a major issues when seat belts are mounted directly to a cage. The harnesses come with load distribution washers, but the XJ sheet metal is awfully thin in places. The middle row would be fine as it is reinforced for the factory bench seat belts, but the back row is a problem as is the front row.
I know that nobody else has done a six seater setup, but some mount pics from anybody who has done a five point harness for the front seats would be most appreciated. I want to see where you located the mounts in relation to the seats, especially the two lap belt mounts and the anti-submarine belt.
I do have instructions with the belts, but they aren't vehicle specific and therefore are basically worthless beyond the basic safety issues.
Any help is most appreciated. Just trying to map this whole thing about before we get into it.
Nay