summerinmaine

Received the belts, and just tried to install the DS belt, and am having no luck. The original bolts don't fit through two of the fastening points (the lower two) so I'm forced to use the bolts they supplied, which are too short to fit through all the carpet/padding/ etc. and reach the mounting points. Okay, so I should just get some longer bolts, right, or tear out the carpeting? Even though I shouldn't have to if the kit is for a Comanche? Nope, the bend or 'dog-leg" at the mounting end of the buckle side is the wrong direction to match the angle with the transmission tunnel. If I mount it the way it should go (i.e. so that the belt angles away from the tunnel), then the belt when fastened will cover up the push button release! :headpop: I'm not sure if you got a different set? Mine is marked "Universal Seat Belt, 3-point retractable belt w/ center push buckle, 48mm X ____" It's driving me nuts, and there are no instructions, of course.

Interesting. Mine with 3.07s has 235/75s and I've noticed that it runs out as well. I've also thought I was only getting about 14-16mpg, but maybe I need to be a bit more careful in my calculations.

Cool! If mine goes bad, I know who to call! :brows:

Just ordered a pair!

Thanks for the reminder. I have four point harnesses in my Lotus, and have never been called on it, but there's always a first time, right?

Thanks for the recommendation. If I have to go back to Stock/OEM in the short term, it's nice to know!

There's plenty of info on the Kalifornistan DMV site, but AFAIK so long as it meets the requirements of its original state of sale, and has more than 7,500 miles, then you're good to go.

Thanks! I'd still need to replace the other side tho, to get the inertia reel fxn back.

My driver's side seat belt just took a dump (broken female clamp, and the belt inertia reel retraction is almost non-existent). I have replacement Corbeau Moab buckets, and intend to replace the factory belts with aftermarket, but was not planning to do all the work until Spring (i.e. fab new seat mounting brackets and belt attachments). But now I need to at least replace the one belt. Has anyone replaced the factory belts with aftermarket four or five point belts? Did you use the original lap belt mounting points? Did you cut up the interior trim panel to fit the outboard portion of the belt, or just remove the trim entirely? I figure I can mount the shoulder belts through the rear of the cab, with a substantial backing plate to prevent pull-through. Any better ideas? I suppose as a temporary fix, I could find a replacement belt, but don't want to if the upgrade is fairly straightforward. Thanks in advance.

Not originally. It's a cable lift that will wind down to lower the tire to the ground.

I just use the crank handle from the factory jack.

I have a '91 Pioneer. And I have a 1987.

BTW Jared, I love modern bikes also. Here's one of my Ducatis:

beautifull norton. i love old classic bikes (but i know nothing about them :oops: ) Thanks. They can be frustrating, but they do have soul. Here's another one of mine: and my Velo:

No one that lived to tell about it. :brows:

My name's Jim. Here's a pic of me with one of my other passions:

Not sure where you got that idea. I have two RHD vehicles, and both are registered in Kalifornistan. If you can do it here, you can do it anywhere. Here's one of mine:

Based on visual inspection, the MJ "bucket" brackets and the XJ "straight" brackets are virtually identical. Anyone know what the differences are? BTW as to the OP's question, I'm currently fabbing some brackets to mount a pair of Corbeau Moab seats in my MJ. The major issue I'm dealing with is raising them back up to normal bucket seat height (they would be about 2" lower if I simply bolted them to stock brackets). Perhaps this might work for you?

1987 - 297,XXX. No verification though, I've only owned it since 05/2007.

Why? Do you routinely run it without oil? Do you periodically fill it with steel shavings? Do you use it for target practice with a .50 BMG sniper rifle? My '88 XJ has the "dreaded" Peugeot tranny. I'm at 270,000 miles and (knock on wood) it's still doin' its thing. I'd say unless you make it a point to abuse your equipment you should be good for at least another 100,000 miles or so. My '87 with a BA10/5 has 300K miles on it. No real issues other than a bit notchy on the 1/2 upshift.

OMFG Yer killin' me here!!!!! :rotf:

I love this stuff! I'm old enough to remember this from an episode on Science Fiction Theatre, back in the 50s! PT Barnum was right, though his estimate was on the low side! :brows:

I'll be interested to hear how they work for you.

Cool! They're not obviously rusty, just scratched and small dinged, but if I should primer them with some rust converter, then I will.

Ditto. The DPO of my manche lifted it 4" and didn't bother to re-center the steering. The steering wheel was 180 degrees out of position, and the lock-to-lock reflected this. Five minutes re-setting the drag link was all it took.