I have two young kids and planning to get them some seats in the back of the bed. In Cali Seatbelts are required. Just would like to get some idea on what your guys are doing for this setup. I have heard Humvee front seats that come with seatbelt. Anyone have that setup?
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Passengers in bed of truck CA regs
You will need federally approved restraints . But the big question is can you find a insurance company that will allow it .
Passengers in bed of truck CA regs
You will need federally approved restraints . But the big question is can you find a insurance company that will allow it .
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Leave Mama at home and take the kids for a ride. Does you Deuce cab have three sets of belts?
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I have access to 3 or 4 point harnesses(nib) if you want. You'll still need to find a seat though.
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A minivan seat is a good place to start. They usually have seatbelts incorporated into their frame. (Of course, if it makes sense it's probably not legal out there.)
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Try a minivan of full size van seat. Bolt the mounting brackets to the bed and you can remove the seat when you want to haul stuff.
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Scrounge the junk yards, try jump seats from a subaru brat.
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I don't know what your budget is, but I have seen "kits" that contain the frame, belts and seats that are MVSS and DOT approved around the $600 mark. There are more expensive quick detatch models out there as well. I only know because I was looking a few weeks ago. Do a search on "truck bed seats" and varriants. I thought about van seats as well or just making a frame and using racing seats with integrated 5 points but I'm not sure on "legality" if it isn't approved DOT.
X3 on the van seats. I got two new take out seats for $1 on eBay from a guy who wanted a cargo van with windows. Deals are to be had on craigslist and eBay. I bolted a seat in facing the rear. The middle of the seats was just a lap belt, the outsides of the seats have shoulder/lap belts. Mine were from a full-size dodge.
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Summit racing sells plastic molded seats $35-$45. New 5-point harnesses about $70 each. Drag racing seatbelt/harnesses must be replaced about every 4-5 years. You may be able to find used ones on in excellent condition very cheap on ebay. good luck
I saw some seats from this site Racing-Seats,-Bucket-Seats,-Reclinable-Racing-Seats
and seat 4 point seat belt. NRG 4 POINT RACING HARNESS SEAT BELTS WITH CAM LOCK
I think if they are mount properly and with enclosed cargo, it should be ok. The law applied to open bed but not enclosed.
and seat 4 point seat belt. NRG 4 POINT RACING HARNESS SEAT BELTS WITH CAM LOCK
I think if they are mount properly and with enclosed cargo, it should be ok. The law applied to open bed but not enclosed.
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What about those dog leashes with the spring loaded rope. You can hook them to the ring where the cargo strap hooks on and you would be good to go. You could add as many as you need for the number of kid you are hauling. Don't forget to use the boarding lader with the hand rail for exiting the vehicle