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May 12, 2021 | 04:21 PM

JAck19

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From: Greenville, TX

Driver Seatbelt replacement

My driver's seat belt doesn't retract worth a damn, so I'm looking to replace it. I have struck out with my usual sources (FPG, LMC, even Ebay & Amazon). Do you guys know where I can find a good replacement? I'm about to start calling salvage yards, but I wanted to hear y'all's thoughts on it. I mean, it's only been 15 years since this generation went the way of the dodo bird, can it really be that tough?

May 12, 2021 | 05:56 PM

Vinny G-the EX man

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There have post on the forum about rebuilders and members have been satisfied with their work. The problem arises mostly with the rear belts which have been obsolete for a while Hopefully one of the members will chime in with the company name because i don’t recall it What about a belt from a super duty, that might be an option? . Good luck!!

May 12, 2021 | 07:45 PM

JAck19

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Originally Posted by Vinny G-the EX man

What about a belt from a super duty, that might be an option? . Good luck!!

From what I've gathered, a Super Duty belt works up front. I almost always search for F250 parts unless what I need is specific to the Ex. It's funny how many things are listed as "not fitting" the Excursion that do.

May 13, 2021 | 05:19 AM

01__Excursion

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Does the belt need to be cleaned? When I stripped my interior after to clean I bought it, I cleaned the belts, they work much better now.

May 14, 2021 | 01:24 PM

Rainmaker1

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Does the belt need to be cleaned? When I stripped my interior after to clean I bought it, I cleaned the belts, they work much better now.

I did the same. Had a carpet/upholstery cleaning guy (a local neighbor), clean mine and they look and retract like new. I mean mine were disgustingly filthy! The best way and this is how we did my drivers belt, is to remove the belt, lay it out flat on a firm surface, we did it on the driveway, and he sprayed his magic solution, let it soak for a minute or so while scrubbing the solution in then used his vacuum to suck all the moisture out. The rest he did in the truck. It was like a television commercial. I was sold!
Save yourself the dough and clean them first. If your springs still don't retract, then there's Safety Restore.
https://www.safetyrestore.com/conten...RoCFRcQAvD_BwE