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Need ideas to keep seatbelt buckle away from hip

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by english_gritts, Oct 20, 2021.

  1. Oct 20, 2021 at 3:15 PM
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    english_gritts

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    Simple problem but can’t find a sustainable fix. See the pictures for more detail, but essentially when buckled the male buckle end gets pulled towards me and digs into my hip.

    I have tried putting padding on the buckle edge, along with a rubber block on the inside of the female end to keep it centered. None of it works. Ideas?

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  2. Oct 20, 2021 at 3:19 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Umm. Put a a small pillow/pad under your butt to raise you up a1/4 inch, see if that helps.
     
  3. Oct 20, 2021 at 3:23 PM
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    Road_Warrior

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    tylerthompson21

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    This bothered me too. For me it as because the seat belt tended to retract to tightly. Throw a chip clip on the top of the seat belt right by your shoulder so it always keeps a bit of slack. These type m of clips are perfect.5E2521E6-02BB-4369-9E62-7EB6B95DAFD4.jpg
     
  5. Oct 21, 2021 at 2:14 PM
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    english_gritts

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    So I saw those and thought about trying one. My only issue is I feel like instead of it digging into my hip, it’ll now just dig into my ribs or side. All I’d be doing is moving up where it digs in
     
  6. Oct 21, 2021 at 2:14 PM
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    english_gritts

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    I like your approach. Essentially prevent the seat belt from going too tight. I’m gonna try it
     
  7. Oct 21, 2021 at 2:19 PM
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    Hook78

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    It’s not the seatbelt.

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