I am trying to figure out how to replace the center rear lapbelt on a 60/40 rear bench in my '99 F250 HD crewcab to a shoulder and lap belt. This is becoming an issue with 3 kids, and the youngest is outgrowing the childseat. Can it be done and how?

 

I've been trying to find out the same thing. Short of buying a replacement bench seat for a 2008 Super Duty, I haven't found anything. I think the shoulder / lap belt on the 2008 is integrated down into the seat and frame and I don't think you can retrofit it but I'm not sure.

 

I just went out and checked my "08 CC. It is attatched to the back of the cab and is not integrated into the seat, nor is the bottom latching mechanism. I would think that it would be an easy retro-fit.

 

Is this a 60/40 fold down-seat or fold-up? cause there is storage behind my fold-down bench. Ugh, did that make any sense? I am not able to run out and check my truck, she's backed into a 10x30ft storage unit in CO, for about another year; as we complete this overseas tour of duty. Im trying to get all this info, so I know what needs to be done when we get home-other than replacing the tires..lol

 

Yes, it is 60/40 and the seat bottom will fold up and the back will fold down.

 

Do you think this would work? AMSAFE Retractable Lap & Shoulder 105" No Shoulder Mount
and still be safe? This is my daily driver when Im stateside, and all 3 rear seats are occupied.

 

When properly installed, yes, it should be safe. The mother of all important factors is to ensure that the upper portion is installed at or above the shoulder line of the intended occupants. If not, what happens is in the event of an accident your bod pulls forward and when the mount is below the shoulder, the spine of the occupant is compressed and spinal damage is a very real possiblity. For the center seat, I would think that it would be difficult to properly attach that upper mount in an area that would be above the occupants shoulders. It may be fine for a year or so, but when the kids get older, or if someone other than a child rides It would not be safe.

 

Here are some pics from my truck.

 

If you'll notice, there is an area made into the back of the seat to straddle the belt mechanism. This may be an issue with your truck. As you can also see the mechanism sticks up into the back window (looks kinda stupid). I don't think that aftermarket belt would be very easy to use, but I don't have it in hand either. Miker67 has some valid points. This may not be as easy as I had previously thought.

 

The looks are not that important to me.. but the tool storage area is behind the rear seats, they are not directly against the back like yours are.. .. Which I could post pics, but Im on the other side of the ocean from her right now.. My other idea was to replace the rear bench.. but Im still gonna have the problem of where to attach the upper shoulder bracket.

 

I would like to know if ANYONE has tried putting the '08 or newer crew cab rear bench in an older truck my mine ('99) ? I've even asked at the Ford Dealership and they had no clue as they haven't tried before.

 

I know this thread is eons old but I just put a '12 rear bench into my 2006. 1999 and up the mounts all line up. Nice upgrade but cost a pretty penny - still working on the seatbelt aspect. At least I have the notch there now.

 

Good to know the '12 seats fits into the 99-'11 style, the mounts lined up perfect ??, How was the room form the rest of it? Any news on the seat belt angle for the shoulder harness. I'm currently working on this very problem with a '99.

 

Front and rear seats lined up perfectly. Bolted right in. I bought a jump seat for the middle - there were bolt holes covered in tape for the rear jump seat bolts - front ones I had to drill and tap. My seat belt latches worked fine. Jump seat came with its own belt and latch. Still have not figured out the rear middle seat. I bought a newer style latch and belt for that position but I am not sure how to mount it without adding some support back there. A harness type belt system may be easier and much cheaper. I have a car sat in that position so for the next few years I don't really have to worry about it. It is on the to-do list though.

The new seats otherwise look and fit great. Hooking up the electric for the seats was another real problem - took it to an electrical specialist for that. It was tough bc I bought memory seats

 

I would assume you could use something like this and take the bracket at the top and bolt it into the back of the cab either above or below the window. CENTER SEAT BELT | Genuine Ford | 8C3Z-25611B64-CA