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Child seat retrofit?
Hey guys over got a 91 F150 XLT Lariat standard cab that I love. The issue is putting a child seat in it. I don't have the child seat clip, which my wife isn't too keen on using anyway. Are there any retrofit kits that would give me the lower anchors for a rear facing child seat similar to what modern cars have? https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...e1d264205.jpeg |
Unless you swap in seats out of a newer regular cab truck I think you're SOL here (and I'm not even sure if new trucks have the LATCH anchors in the front seat), those anchors are welded to the seat frames and the seats are engineered around them having the anchors in them to keep your kid safe in an accident. Too much liability for a company to make retrofit and someone's child gets injured or killed in a wreck from a shoddy install. Not to mention all the no-nos and negative warnings about children riding in the front seat of a vehicle (granted the front seat is the only seat in your regular cab, I would assume this isn't your only vehicle for child transport)
When properly installed with the lap or 3 point belt a child seat is just as secure as it is with the anchors. The anchors are just easier to use, your local police or fire department will gladly inspect or even install your child seat for you if you're unsure about installing it with just the seat belt. |
Originally Posted by miguel.in.az
(Post 18552161)
Unless you swap in seats out of a newer regular cab truck I think you're SOL here (and I'm not even sure if new trucks have the LATCH anchors in the front seat), those anchors are welded to the seat frames and the seats are engineered around them having the anchors in them to keep your kid safe in an accident. Too much liability for a company to make retrofit and someone's child gets injured or killed in a wreck from a shoddy install. Not to mention all the no-nos and negative warnings about children riding in the front seat of a vehicle (granted the front seat is the only seat in your regular cab, I would assume this isn't your only vehicle for child transport)
When properly installed with the lap or 3 point belt a child seat is just as secure as it is with the anchors. The anchors are just easier to use, your local police or fire department will gladly inspect or even install your child seat for you if you're unsure about installing it with just the seat belt. |
Depending on your state, it could be illegal.
In Colorado, you cannot have kids in the front of a truck. No matter what. Ask me how I know...... Ugh. |
Originally Posted by collkid
(Post 18553639)
Depending on your state, it could be illegal.
In Colorado, you cannot have kids in the front of a truck. No matter what. Ask me how I know...... Ugh. |
Originally Posted by enrgizerbunny
(Post 18555473)
I live in Virginia, and I know of no law. He loves the truck because he can see me the whole time. |
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