I meant my set up isn't a safety feature, not tgat the part of the car seat isn't a safety feature. Just to be clear.

 

Don't get bent outta shape.

I'm not a father yet, so I have little experience with car seats.

So when i saw a strap that looked like it'd hold a carseat from tipping over held down by a self tapping screw through thin sheet metal I got concerned.

Just concerned about safety, thats all.

 

Go to the TSB section of cherokee forum and enter your vehicle's information. This came up for my 1990 cherokee :


Restraints - Child Seat Tether Installation Oct 24, 2008 23-029-08
NUMBER: 23-029-08

GROUP: Body

DATE: October 24, 2008

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-08-00 REV. B, DATED NOVEMBER 24, 2000, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN USED TO HIGHLIGHT REVISIONS. DEALERS PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS REIMBURSABLE REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE AGE OR MILEAGE.

SUBJECT:
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request.

NOTE:
Dealers are encouraged to honor any customers request for the installation of the Child Seat Tether Anchors and Dealer reimbursement will be made by Chrysler regardless of vehicle age or mileage. See the Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual and or Warranty Bulletin D-08-33 for reimbursement detail.

MODELS:

1989 - 1995 (AA) Spirit/Acclaim/LeBaron Sedan

1989 - 2000 (AB) Ram Van/Wagon

1989 - 1993 (AC) Dynasty/New Yorker/New Yorker Salon

1989 - 1994 (AG) Daytona

1989 (AH) Lancer/Lebaron GTS

1989 - 1993 (AJ) Lebaron Coupe

1989 - 1990 (AK) Aries/Reliant

1989 - 1990 (AL) Horizon/Omni

 

Who's bent out of shape?

 

I've done it with both kinds, but the full size seat is way for stable.

 

it doesnt list cherokee does that mean they will still do it?

 

X2 does anyone know? Ill have to try when I get sometime

 

Have you tried a Mighty Tite?
http://www.amazon.com/Sunshine-Kids-.../dp/B000056JHP

I've got on one the lap belt in the back of my wagon, and it's awesome. It cinches the car seat down way tighter than I can get it by putting my weight on the seat and pulling on the belt. It might solve your problem.

 

I tackled this a couple years back when my little ones started to want to ride in the "big jeep" all the time. I took 4 500 pound D-rings that you pick up at Lowes or any hardware store and installed them so I can run two car seats, either baby seats or toddler seats. I put one on each wheel well right next to the seat base and one right above each buckle attach point inbetween the seat back and base. Raise your seat base up and you'll see what I'm talking about. I drilled holes through the body and bolted the D-rings through. I plated the underside of the body and wheel wells so there was some added strength to the mounts. The two in the middle can be a pain to get to at times but once attached the car seat isn't going anywhere. Works really well for tie downs when securing gear on a trail ride too.

 

Sounds like thr best answer yet.. im gonna try this out soon.. thanks