Child safety seat

chuzie · 07-27-2010, 08:12 AM

Does anyone know if it is possible to safely secure a child seat into a 4-point harness?

If not, does anyone know how to fabricate a LATCH restraint system?

Trying to find a way to secure my kids in the Bronco.

JayT · 07-27-2010, 11:38 AM

I do not know, but am completely on this mission too... If I find something, I'll let ya know.

firefighter2134 · 07-27-2010, 05:49 PM

duct tape..that stuff will hold anything in...lol j/k

chuzie · 07-27-2010, 05:49 PM

abunchofidiots · 07-27-2010, 07:02 PM

How young are you looking at?

http://simpsonraceproducts.com/produ...ain_page=index

chuzie · 07-27-2010, 10:15 PM

I already have the child seats which just happen to have a 5 point harness built in. My problem is securing that child seat into my seats which have 4 point harnesses.

Most child seats are secured using a standard 3-point belt or the LATCH system. I have neither of those in my bronco and am looking for a solution (other than installing a 3 point).

abunchofidiots · 07-28-2010, 12:50 AM

I used a lap belt that was bolted through supports in the floor. A secondary ratchet strap, just there for piece of mind, that was hooked into seat slider cross-mounts and large washers.

With the angle of the lap belt pulling down and to the rear of the seat, I never had any problems.

chuzie · 07-28-2010, 07:36 AM

That is an awesome picture!!!

I think my solution may be just to fab up a custom belt that I mount into my double shear tabs when I have the kids around.

josephitguy · 07-28-2010, 08:28 AM

Just remember that a 5 point harness on a racing seat is not DOT approved, make sure a seat belt from a car or truck is in there somewhere to avoid a ticket. I know your child's safety is you main priority not a ticket, but still.

abunchofidiots · 08-02-2010, 12:25 AM

http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...d-p-16616.html

PRP seats for 1-6yo.

07-27-2010, 08:12 AM	#1
chuzie Sr. Member CB4x4 MODERATOR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 1,833	Does anyone know if it is possible to safely secure a child seat into a 4-point harness? If not, does anyone know how to fabricate a LATCH restraint system? Trying to find a way to secure my kids in the Bronco. __________________ Click here to vote for this site.

07-27-2010, 11:38 AM	#2
JayT Ugly EB Builder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Willow Spring, NC Posts: 1,490	I do not know, but am completely on this mission too... If I find something, I'll let ya know. __________________ http://carolinabroncos.com http://wheelindixie.com

07-27-2010, 05:49 PM	#3
firefighter2134 Full Member CB4x4 MEMBER Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: lincolnton, nc Posts: 317	duct tape..that stuff will hold anything in...lol j/k __________________ If you can't fix it with a hammer and a welder then you probably need a new one!

07-27-2010, 05:49 PM	#4
chuzie Sr. Member CB4x4 MODERATOR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 1,833	thx __________________ Click here to vote for this site.

07-27-2010, 10:15 PM	#6
chuzie Sr. Member CB4x4 MODERATOR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 1,833	I already have the child seats which just happen to have a 5 point harness built in. My problem is securing that child seat into my seats which have 4 point harnesses. Most child seats are secured using a standard 3-point belt or the LATCH system. I have neither of those in my bronco and am looking for a solution (other than installing a 3 point). __________________ Click here to vote for this site.

07-27-2010, 07:02 PM	#5
abunchofidiots Full Member CB4x4 MEMBER Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Charleston, SC Posts: 155	How young are you looking at? http://simpsonraceproducts.com/produ...ain_page=index

07-28-2010, 12:50 AM	#7
abunchofidiots Full Member CB4x4 MEMBER Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Charleston, SC Posts: 155	I used a lap belt that was bolted through supports in the floor. A secondary ratchet strap, just there for piece of mind, that was hooked into seat slider cross-mounts and large washers. With the angle of the lap belt pulling down and to the rear of the seat, I never had any problems.

07-28-2010, 07:36 AM	#8
chuzie Sr. Member CB4x4 MODERATOR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 1,833	That is an awesome picture!!! I think my solution may be just to fab up a custom belt that I mount into my double shear tabs when I have the kids around. __________________ Click here to vote for this site.

07-28-2010, 08:28 AM	#9
josephitguy Full Member CB4x4 MEMBER Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hanahan, SC Posts: 169	Just remember that a 5 point harness on a racing seat is not DOT approved, make sure a seat belt from a car or truck is in there somewhere to avoid a ticket. I know your child's safety is you main priority not a ticket, but still. __________________ Joseph I.T. Guy! "Weeehooo, uh oh!"

08-02-2010, 12:25 AM	#10
abunchofidiots Full Member CB4x4 MEMBER Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Charleston, SC Posts: 155	http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...d-p-16616.html PRP seats for 1-6yo.

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