mark 39 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Are original MJ belts inertia reel or pendulum lock type ? I thought I read somewhere that oem were side specific; after markets seem to be interchangeable side to side . Trying to determine if my oems are still usable or should be replaced . Quick yanks on belts don't lock either side. Would parking on a steep down slope allow gravity to simulate a sudden stop ? Any ideas other than hitting the proverbial immoveable object would be welcomed. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Jeep uses pendulum belts. Yanking won't test them. Just make sure they are clean. Blow out the mechanism. Seat belt mechanisms are very reliable. Way to test is drive at around 15mph and slam your brakes on, Pendulum should lock the seatbelt and stop it moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 if you have any doubts, brand new XJ belts exist for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark 39 Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 Thanks Limey, I guess my mind isn't totally gone. The panic stop trick is something I will try. And Pete, I'm waiting on info from Jeg's on universal belts; US made, good price. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 https://www.seatbeltsplus.com/category/jeep-cherokee-seat-belts.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnakerblue89 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 On 3/29/2021 at 12:13 AM, Pete M said: https://www.seatbeltsplus.com/category/jeep-cherokee-seat-belts.html Was it ever confirmed that a 2-door XJ seat belt will fit and work perfectly for the MJs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 I don't remember if I saw an answer or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88towmanche Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 The two door XJ seatbelt is longer/shorter than the MJ - can't remember exact dimensions but it was a little close for comfort so on mine measured the old belt and bought one that was as close as possible - Chinesium unit off of Amazon. On the bench seat the china unit was almost too short on the female side and had to modify the bracket for the retractor to bolt up properly and still not interfere with trim panel. I have a 2 door Cherokee will have to look at that again to see the difference but think the retractor mount is on the floor on the Cherokee & on the MJ it's about half way down the pillar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88towmanche Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Chinese seatbelt: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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