Hi guys,
Quick question…
I have installed a tr lane GP roll bar and everything went ok except the seat belt tower bolts did not go back in quite as true and straight as I’d of liked.
They are in and tightly support the seat belt but it made me think from the chassis stiffening point of view, is it the main bolts through the roll bars legs and into the spreader plates that provide any handling benefits that may be gained from roll bar installs?
Thanks in advance :-)
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Hi guys,
Quick question…
I have installed a tr lane GP roll bar and everything went ok except the seat belt tower bolts did not go back in quite as true and straight as I’d of liked.
I have a similar issue with my Hard Dog roll bar - the bracket that ties onto the Seat belt tower interferes with the rotating feed where the seat belt enters the tower. Not normally a problem, but it is if I lean to the left, like picking up something from the passenger seat or even adjusting the radio. The seat belt folds over and jams in the feeder, so I try to avoid leaning to the left when driving! May be an issue for the passenger too - though rarely have one.
I did query this with other Hard Dog owners, but they all said they didn’t have the same problem. Seeing as they are made on a jig, they should all be the same, so I’m still puzzled - years later.
They are in and tightly support the seat belt but it made me think from the chassis stiffening point of view, is it the main bolts through the roll bars legs and into the spreader plates that provide any handling benefits that may be gained from roll bar installs?
Thanks in advance :-)
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Benefits? Only a)Paramount - safety and b) Cabin bracing. Yes it bolts to the floor, but IMHO does nothing for handling. Yes - once fitted it appears the chassis is stiffer, but I reckon it’s the placebo effect - you just think it does!