Question about Tequipement Harness Bar Install??

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05-07-2013, 08:44 AM

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I'm going to try this! You don't by chance have any pictures? Where would one find such a bolt?

No Pictures but any decent Industrial supply store, NAPA store, etc. should have the Grade 8 bolts. To get it threaded on the other end any machine shop should be able to perform the job. You can do it yourself but to purchase the needed 7/16 SAE thread die and tool it is cheaper to pay to have it done.

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05-07-2013, 01:35 PM

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Alex, Brafasco can probably get you the hardware that you need. There are a few locations near you http://www.brafasco.com/locations.asp#on

You can drop by the house if you want to check out my installation. It's standard, but might help get you lined up.

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05-07-2013, 05:06 PM

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Thanks Francois... I will do that.

BTW, Sorry for the dumb question but I don't have the hardware at hand...

What length bolts do I need and how far do I need to thread them?

Thanks.

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06-10-2013, 08:48 PM

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I was able to pull the carpet back enough without removing all of the trim Pieces and dermal out the necessary plastic. I also ditched the lower bolt and replaced it with a Gr 8 7/16 sae thread stud. I made the stud by using a bolt, cutting off the head and threading both ends. By doing this I didn't have the alignment problem with the lower bolt and worry about stripping out the seat belt anchor threads. I used Blue loctite on the inner thread to anchor the stud to the car.

Peter

Glad I found this post.
I needed to remove the passenger seat which meant removing the drivers side seatbelt anchor bolt.
I knew when it came out that it wasn't going back in without a struggle.
I did a search, found this thread and took the same path that Peter did.

I just installed one stud for now.
Photo's below
I started with a 4" bolt and created the stud as required.
Luckily I already had the correct die, so this DIY cost me about $3.50 for a grade 8 bolt and nut.

Those of us lucky enough to live in San Diego or SLC, Utah have access to a wonderful industrial hardware store where you can buy one of most any fastener you might need.

http://www.marshallshardware.com/

You can buy the same fasteners from McMaster or Grainger, but Marshalls doesn't make you buy the entire box.

I too used Blue Loctite on the threads.

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