4th Gen seat belt buckle rest

Just recently traded in my 4Runner For a fourth GEN Tacoma. This will be my third Tacoma and I noticed that the seatbelt is different on the new Fourth GEN And they have been on the third GEN or The 4Runner. It’s up higher than it used to be and sits directly against my leg and my stomach. Initially, this isn’t a big deal until it starts to actually kind of dig into my gut or my leg making a little bit uncomfortable while driving longer distances. Is anybody else had to deal with this and if so, what is the remedy for this issue?

 

So looks like Toyota thinks jacking the seat up to the highest level would help the seat belt not digging into my side and stomach.

 

Try jamming something between the belt receiver and the seat. Would act as a standoff. Maybe a paperback book as a starter. Your seat belt tension can be adjusted temporarily by pulling slowly. Also, search for seat belt extenders if the first suggestion helps. Anything that gets the receiver higher.

 

Does the button side usually stick up that high on other vehicles?

I can't recall where the tensioner rests when I have the belt on. Could be the same in all vehicles. From your photo the tensioner looks like it should extend further around you. I have to start looking at seat belts when I drive. Maybe adjusting the seating position will change where belt rests, that might not solve the issue you are having.

 

Nope it does not. Both my 3rd Gens and my 4Runner had it lower. That is the exact issue, it is up to high and rests on my lap and stomach.

 

I have, it adds maybe a quarter inch. still digs into my leg and stomach.