Securing the backrest of the bench seat.....

[TravellingChick]

I've had a 3 point seatbelt fitted on the nearside of the bench seat and T loves being in the back and I have to say I quite like it too!

However, the backrest of the bench is barely held in place by two very small bolts that aren't properly screwed in, as I discovered just recently. I've tried to tighten them up but one side is just not biting on anything.

Anyway, it's certainly not secure enough if I were in a shunt of any kind so I'd like to put something more sturdy in. T will have to put up with the passenger seat until I've sorted it.

Just wondered what other people have got there?

Cheers
Sarah

[Fozzie]

Just wondered what other people have got there?

Ours has the - probably Autohomes standard - door-latch-type-tongues which latch behind two ghastly brackets on either side. To be honest I'm not so worried about having a shunt because the seatbelts would prvide the protection, but it's a rubbish way to hold up the seats. Have thought about replacing these with long door-bolt type thingies which I'm sure I've seen on somebody else's. You're welcome to drop by and compare notes!

[TravellingChick]

I think I already have the long door bolt thingy but it's actually quite a short door bolt and it's not very securely attached to the seat either so basically doesn't engage properly.

We're away over Easter but maybe the weekend after?

Hope the other half is feeling better?

[jamesc76]

My seat is a Bluebird customs one which has a steel frame and is really sturdy! I wouldnt worry about it too much its the seatbelt you need to make sure thats well bolted in!