A safety warning to those with rotted floor pans
09-19-2011, 03:55 PM
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A safety warning to those with rotted floor pans
Hey guys, I was tearing my XJ apart the other day to fix the floorboard rust when I noticed my (lower) seat belt mount hanging on by 2 inches or so of rusty flimsy steel. It probably would've ripped off if I had got in an accident. Scary and dangerous. Just warning all you guys!
09-19-2011, 08:22 PM
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On my '99 it was attached right down near the floorboards on the frame pillar. Rust had eaten all the way up to there from the floor. Mine is pretty darn rusty though.
09-19-2011, 08:26 PM
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Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
There was a recall on some Xj's regarding the seat belt bolts ripping out of the floor in the event of an accident if I remember correctly.
09-19-2011, 09:29 PM
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Makes sense if it was due to rust damage. I welded a good amount of reinforcement straps to the floor.
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09-19-2011, 09:31 PM
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Year: 1994
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My seat belt broke my shoulder in an accident and is still intact in the floor, so I think mine are good.
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