The base is connected to wood and frame. I'm not knowledgeable enough on
the topic to quote how much force the seat base is designed for, but i can
say that the mounting of the seat belts appears much beefier than the
seats. Others will have more experience on the topic, and it has been done.
I wonder if their solutions still allow for rotation?
I wouldnt trust ~250# at a 60 mph to that bolt. =)
On Thu, Sep 12, 2019 at 10:29 AM Kevin via Gmclist
wrote:
> Will, Thats what I was thinking, but there must be a way to achieve the
> best of both worlds. Has anyone been able to incorporate the mounting points
> of the original seatbelts into a replacement seat, whether by cabling or
> other such method? Is the pedestal the seat sits on securely mounted to the
> frame through the wood flooring?
>
> Thanx
>
>
>
> > Kevin,
> >
> > The mounting system of the seat is your weak link here. The shoulder belt
> > is giving you a false sense of security when the seat itself is held on
> by
> > a single bolt. While the belt will keep you attached to the chair, what
> is
> > keeping the chair attached to the vehicle?
> >
> > The OEM system holds you against the chair, secured at the floor.
> >
> > To that, I'd still recommend the Odyssey seats. I have a later model set
> in
> > my rig, but i utilize the lap belt and their mounting points.
> >
> > -Will
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Sep 12, 2019 at 9:58 AM Matt Colie via Gmclist <
> >
> > > Kevin,
> > >
> > > Welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum....
> > >
> > > I am very glad that you found your way here to get the good
> information.
> > >
> > > Sorry I am so late getting to you, but I have been very busy.
> > >
> > > However, you need to do both yourself and us a favor. This is just
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> > >
> > > Welcome Kevin
> > >
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