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Seat belt flapping

SuperMike
Jun 08, 2023

Rank V

Jun 08, 2023

Okay... I searched this and didn't find anything. So don't come at me if this has been talked about ad nauseum. 😂

When I have the roof off (even just the front 2 panels), my CENTER rear seat belt flaps like card in bike spokes when you get above 40mph or so. Am I the only one who is mildly annoyed by this? I tried buckling it, but that didn't help (actually made it worse). Tried putting a towel between it and the seat... that didn't help either. Anyone have a solution here? Or is this just the 'nature of the beast'? (This is my first 'topless-capable' vehicle). I've seen solution for the side seatbelts, but those actually seem fine for me. It's that dang center belt. 😝
Wildtrak ⁞ 4 DR ⁞ HOSS 3.0 ⁞ Area51 ⁞ Lux+Leather ⁞ Tow ⁞ MIC+Sunrider Top ⁞ Res 5/11/21, Rec'd 9/30/22
Marmot, TEEDEE

Ultimate Cosmic Power!

Jun 09, 2023

#1
Same here when I have the rear windows down. I thought that a bird got in the first time that I heard it.
Jakob1972, Deano Bronc

Rank II

Jun 09, 2023

#2
Stickerfab makes some slick holders for the side seatbelts. I have them and they’re great.

https://www.stickerfab.com/products...MI67HH5Ji1_wIVrhutBh2LtQb5EAQYASABEgJJ-_D_BwE
Outer Banks / 4DR / 2.3L / Auto / Catcus Grey / Lux / Soft Top / Sasquatch
Deano Bronc, Marmot

Rank V

Jun 09, 2023

#3
Nogame24
Stickerfab makes some slick holders for the side seatbelts. I have them and they’re great.

https://www.stickerfab.com/products...MI67HH5Ji1_wIVrhutBh2LtQb5EAQYASABEgJJ-_D_BwE

Thanks... saw those. My side seatbelts don't seem to be the main issue, though.. and maybe this is only/mainly a leather seats issue, but like @Wolf said, at first I thought a bird got into the back... that center belt gets going like a wet fart after a 1lb can of beans.
Wildtrak ⁞ 4 DR ⁞ HOSS 3.0 ⁞ Area51 ⁞ Lux+Leather ⁞ Tow ⁞ MIC+Sunrider Top ⁞ Res 5/11/21, Rec'd 9/30/22
Deano Bronc, Wolf

Former full size owner

Jun 09, 2023

#4
If you never use em maybe cut them out?😅. I haven't had a chance to remove my panels yet to experience this. When it'll stop raining everyday I'll see if I can figure something out.
SuperMike

Rank IV

Jun 12, 2023

#5
I don't have a 4-door, but if I did, I'd just remove the belt. It bolts somewhere to the floor.
No salt tram towers were harmed in the making of this post...

Rank VI

Jun 12, 2023

#6
I have only had an issue with my rear side seat belts and my passenger seat belt 'knocking' when I have my top back or off. Curious what solution you find in case I start having the same issue with mine.
2022 | Badlands | Carbonized Grey | 4 Dr | 2.7 L | Lux | Leather Trim | Mod Bumper | Soft Top
Order: 3/4/22 | Build: 9/23 | Arrival: 10/17 | Purchased: 10/18 | Delivered: 12/9/22

Rank II

Jun 12, 2023

#7
Those stickerfab clips are just screen printed - looks pretty simple - I think I'll have to design one and stick it up on thingiverse for folks to download and print if they have a printer.
Deano Bronc

Rank II

Jun 12, 2023

#8
darinhouston
Those stickerfab clips are just screen printed - looks pretty simple - I think I'll have to design one and stick it up on thingiverse for folks to download and print if they have a printer.
if you do that send me the link too please.
2023 OB /2.7L /4Door / Carb Gray / Hard Top /SAS /Lux Package

Rank V

Jun 30, 2023

#9
mbelding0512
I have only had an issue with my rear side seat belts and my passenger seat belt 'knocking' when I have my top back or off. Curious what solution you find in case I start having the same issue with mine.

Found the solution, and it was far easier than I was making it out to be... I bought these and put one on the center belt, and one on the driver's side rear seat belt. No more 'card in the spokes' flapping noises...

Wildtrak ⁞ 4 DR ⁞ HOSS 3.0 ⁞ Area51 ⁞ Lux+Leather ⁞ Tow ⁞ MIC+Sunrider Top ⁞ Res 5/11/21, Rec'd 9/30/22

Rank II

Jul 11, 2023

#10
SuperMike
Found the solution, and it was far easier than I was making it out to be... I bought these and put one on the center belt, and one on the driver's side rear seat belt. No more 'card in the spokes' flapping noises...


Would love that - it's unavailable - if anyone finds it somewhere else, let me know.
SuperMike

Rank V

Jul 11, 2023

#11
darinhouston
Would love that - it's unavailable - if anyone finds it somewhere else, let me know.

Might try these if the stitches don’t clash:
Hong HT 2 Pcs Car Seat Belt Covers Shoulder Pad Shoulder Strap Cushion for Bronco (White) https://a.co/d/69kqFDM
Wildtrak ⁞ 4 DR ⁞ HOSS 3.0 ⁞ Area51 ⁞ Lux+Leather ⁞ Tow ⁞ MIC+Sunrider Top ⁞ Res 5/11/21, Rec'd 9/30/22

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