My driver's side seatbealt is destroyed due to the spring popping out and the middle piece (the one that the spring attaches to) being lost. I feel stupid and ignored the DO NOT REMOVE COVER warning, but the slack in the belt was more than I could take anymore.

Are there seat belts from any other car makers that will fit my truck? If not, where are the best places besides a Toyota dealer ($$$$$) to buy a straight forward replacement driver's seat belt and retractor at a reasonable price. I only need one, not a set like most websites try to sell.

Thanks a lot in advance,
Jason

 

Id try a wrecking yard unless your dead set on buying a new one. Like most Toyota parts a good used OEM part can usually outlast a new aftermarket part.

Im pretty sure that the 4runners use the same style of seat belts in the front so that should give you some more options when your looking

 

I tried all the local and online salvage yards to no avail. I also looked at a ton of sites with aftermarket "direct fit" belts. After reading about a hundred mixed reviews about these supposed direct fits, I went ahead and ordered a genuine Toyota replacement. I don't want to have to spend any extra time "McGyvering" the thing when it comes to installing it. I've done too much of that in my life - sometimes with good results, but lots of headaches too. Life's too short. It's a pain in the ass to always strap it on anyway. Not saying they don't save a lot of lives. I guess I think of them as a necessary evil.

The site I found with the lowest price genuine Toyota belt and best shipping options is www.oemparts123.com .

I appreciate your reply.

 

lifes even shorter when you get hit by a drunk driver and ejected

edit: interestingly after posting this i got a call for a car down the embankment, ran off the road by a drunk driver