If you are real creative you can. I have an aftermarket seat (Cerullo XR) in
the CC. The shoulder harnesses go right through the holes in the seat already.
Yes - we did install new anchor points in the truck.
Jim
Frank Johnson wrote:
> Harnesses are great, but i don't think i could deal with the hassle as my
> Dak is my only vehicle and obviously my daily driver. But when i get my 4x4
> monster, it'll definitely have a couple of 5-point harnesses up front. Too
> much bouncing with just the stock belts.
>
> My question is can you install the harnesses on the stock seats? (i have the
> 40-20-40 bench)
>
> Frank WJ
>
> >
> >Just for those of you that like to run around on the street and blast
> >away from stop lights at WOT to show off you Dak's prowess.
> >
> >I just installed the new 5 point safety harness system in the DACUDA.
> >It feels like you got glued to the seats at all times. Considering the
> >amount of driving I do on the street, they are no big deal, but when out
> >and about "playing" they definitely are a safety plus. The normal belts
> >will hold you back, but seems some crash tests showed the Dakota drivers
> >submarining and also hitting the door.
> >
> >Fairly inexpensive modification ($200) for a set of two harnesses from
> >Deist Safety in Glendale, CA. yes, it does improve the safety of
> >driving your Dak, especially when showing off. The intimidation factor
> >is also there. How would you feel if that hot rod next to you had a
> >full on five point harness system to hold the driver and passenger in
> >the seats? maybe the engine they got can match that level of safety
> >gear??
> >
> >For those that want to see the harnesses on the truck, be at the
> >SpeedZone event next Saturday. DACUDA will be on display.
> >
> >Side note - Got the ported heads in Friday. Painted and cleaned them up
> >yesterday. Should do an install ina couple weeks. Definitely worth the
> >$$. Tony at Quick D did the porting work. I highly recommend it. That
> >and the fuel rails (pretty-pretty) plus the new 3.92 diff ring and
> >pinion gears will make this build up complete for now. When the NX
> >system comes in and gets installed, well that is another story!!! (HEE
> >HEE HEE HEE!!)
> >
> >TTYL and Take Care
> >Jim Harmon
> >DTOA
> >DACUDA
> >
>
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