CZSteve

Is there anyway of increasing the tension for retracting the seat belts back into the seat back?
Rig is a '98 12 valve QC; pull on belts has always been pretty light ever since I bought it used - my previous '01 gasser had a stronger pull.

There's some pull but I have to help the belt on by hand.
Thinking of added seat covers and figured it'll be more of a hassel w/ the belts and just want more pull anyway.

Diesel Dave2

I have the same problem..on the drivers side...Caught the belt several times between the door and frame...

SIXSLUG

My only guess would be to remove the seat cover and see if you can put a turn or two into the retraction spring. Not too easy to access and may not even work.

Maybe look into replacement belts...15 years ansd 220K will wear something out....

torquefan

I have fixed many lazy seat belt retractors by simply pulling the belt all the way out and giving the belt a quick spray along its whole length with silicone spray.

infidel

I use the same method except with this http://www.blueworksbrand.com/products/dry-lube-ptfe/

SIXSLUG

Never occured to me to lube the belt itself......good advice!

Tallguy67

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut, now and then

BTW - that is just me trying to be funny, you both give a lot of good help / ideas

SIXSLUG

I like a good prank, even if I am on the recieving end now and then....