I hate the seat belt in my truck

[Roscoe_t]

My seating position seems to make the belt retractor almost worthless -- I have to be mindful of the belt buckle as I exit the truck to keep it from flying out of the cabin and banging against the bodywork. Does anybody have an idea how to help the belt reel back up better? It's my biggest PIA about the truck -- I've bought a paint chip kit because I'm sure I'll eventually find some damage resulting from the crappy design.

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[Grumpaw]

I've always hit the belt latch with my right hand and just held the belt/latch part with my left hand and just kind of let it "controlled slip" out of my left hand.
Never have just let it go uncontrolled...and yup, I have a Supercab.

 

[Roscoe_t]

Yeah, it helps to be aware of the buckle, and I try to do that. But then the time comes around when I'm in a hurry, thinking of something else, etc. Then ... rats.
A lot of times I hold onto the buckle and literally set it on the seat because the belt webbing is so loose. I almost miss the wild-mouse shoulder belt buckles in the door frame from the pre-airbag era.

 

[Grumpaw]

My wife has one of those seat belt pads on her Subi...she positions it over her shoulder. The pad prevents the belt from retracting quickly.

 

[Msfitoy]

I unlatch my belt and hand guide it as it retracts back to stowed position BEFORE I open the door(s)...worth the time it takes...all seat belts will bash your doors if you just unbuckle and exit with it wrapped around your body...just how it goes...I've seen even more careless people slam the door shut on the buckles!

 

[Roscoe_t]

I unlatch my belt and hand guide it as it retracts back to stowed position BEFORE I open the door(s)...worth the time it takes...all seat belts will bash your doors if you just unbuckle and exit with it wrapped around your body...just how it goes...I've seen even more careless people slam the door shut on the buckles!

Done that ...

 

[Roscoe_t]

I don't recall this as a problem in my '05 Ranger. I also have a '95 BMW wagon that has more ergonomic seat belts. Wife's '07 Prius, belts retract fully. Only my '21 Ranger is the outlier.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

You need to practice getting out of your truck like you’re Drake.

 

[myothercarizahearse]

sounds like a user issue? mine doesn't retract fast enough

 

[JoeC]

My seating position seems to make the belt retractor almost worthless -- I have to be mindful of the belt buckle as I exit the truck to keep it from flying out of the cabin and banging against the bodywork. Does anybody have an idea how to help the belt reel back up better? It's my biggest PIA about the truck -- I've bought a paint chip kit because I'm sure I'll eventually find some damage resulting from the crappy design.

Well. I've ALWAYS held on to my seat belt when I released it, but I understand some folks might not.
In that case you might need some sort of damper?
Can anyone here help this member with a damper for this seatbelt problem?
Just a thought.

 

[TXRangerTim]

You need to practice getting out of your truck like you’re Drake.

That's like the Dutch exit. It's a required method there so as not to open door on bicyclists. Reach over with right hand and open door forcing you to look back. They have to pass that as part of the driving test.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

My seating position seems to make the belt retractor almost worthless -- I have to be mindful of the belt buckle as I exit the truck to keep it from flying out of the cabin and banging against the bodywork. Does anybody have an idea how to help the belt reel back up better? It's my biggest PIA about the truck -- I've bought a paint chip kit because I'm sure I'll eventually find some damage resulting from the crappy design.

Hi Russ,

Have you ever adjusted the top ring up or down to see if this helps with your concern? Don't know but it might help. In a hurry is a learned condition and you might have to relearn. I have watched folks unbuckle and throw the belt out the door which impedes the retracter from working.

best,
Phil

 

[9zero1790]

phil beat me to it. i was going to say try adjusting up and down and see if it makes a difference. The mustang seat belts were pretty snappy for me. I had to hold it left handed to keep the buckle from smashing into the door panel.

 

[paval3]

My wife has one of those seat belt pads on her Subi...she positions it over her shoulder. The pad prevents the belt from retracting quickly.

Same here. Always buy a pair for each vehicle.

 

[Grumpaw]

Well. I've ALWAYS held on to my seat belt when I released it, but I understand some folks might not.
In that case you might need some sort of damper?
Can anyone here help this member with a damper for this seatbelt problem?
Just a thought.

By Golly Yimminy...your on to something !!! A "compression seat belt damper" !!!
I just wonder if there is someone on the forum who could make all our dreams and wishes come true ???

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