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Jun 5, 2023 | 05:25 PM

errant_rider

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replacing seatbelts

Have to replace a seatelt. Seems my seatbelts were held in with some big honkin T50 Torx bolts. Given the safety aspect of these, should I Loctite them with Loctite Blue back into their place?

Jun 5, 2023 | 09:41 PM

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I don't think that's necessary, I've never seen a seatbelt bolt back out.
Just crank 'em down.

Jun 5, 2023 | 10:08 PM

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When I replaced mine I put anti-seize on the threads so they wouldn't rust into place.

Jun 6, 2023 | 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by errant_rider

Have to replace a seatbelt. Seems my seatbelts were held in with some big honkin T50 Torx bolts. Given the safety aspect of these, should I Loctite them with Loctite Blue back into their place?

I would agree...crank them down without Loctite. I would use anti-seize before Loctite. Removed my 78s a few years back and ended up removing the carpet and everything surrounding them to use heat to get that bolt out. I even busted a T50 Torx socket...in attempting to remove the seatbelt bolt, the Torx threads ( I guess they are called) twisted before just breaking off. Had to upgrade the removal techniques!

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