question about 5-point harness crotch strap(!!)

[von-dart]

Hi all, I need to know the correct way to secure the crotch-strap fixing on a floorpan bug. Welding the plate to the pan I understand,but it still doesn't seem a very safe,strong fixing point. What have others on here done?
cheers, gary.

[Neil Davies]

I'd never weld a plate to the floor unless just for location. You need to drill through the plate, through the pan and through another plate the other side to spread the load, same as if you were mounting aftermarket seats. I can't remember the exact size off the top of my head, but it needs to be a sensible side to stop the bolt just pulling through.

[Jim Smith]

Whats the problem with welding it?? Most production cars have their belts mounted with a welded plate??

[Neil Davies]

Whats the problem with welding it?? Most production cars have their belts mounted with a welded plate??

That's true Jim, but I like the forces to pull through a panel, rather than pulling away from it. In m mind it would tend to distribute the load. I might be wrong, but that's the way I'd do it!

[von-dart]

Thanks for the help,Neil.