Doc007 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Is it possible to swap the harness from one side to the other? When I had the kit delivered they sent two passenger side QR buckles and I recall opening the back assuming it would be a quick swap over but it then seemed to become complicated!Any advice or How To Guides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ford Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 How are you defining 'passenger side'? Are you assuming the buckle is always on outside/inside of the car? I've swapped driver's side to passenger side before and not worried about the which side the buckle is on. I don't think I've ever seen them sold as left/right versions either, but might be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted November 3, 2021 Area Representative Share Posted November 3, 2021 Unbolt from chassis and swop outside for inside? I have set both sets for buckle in the centre of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted November 3, 2021 Area Representative Share Posted November 3, 2021 I think belts are considered handed because you have the buckle in the centre of the car avoiding it being thrown over the side of the car and denting the bodywork. it is possible to swap the buckles by removing the various screws to take the buckle apart but beware there are lots of springs and things that fall out. I also think you probably need to remove the turnbuckle part which on most belts involves removing a central sticker to reveal the holding screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR400D Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 As I understand it kits are supposed to arrive with handed seat belts so that the lap strap with the buckle can be hooked onto or over the tunnel and can't be thrown over the side, as said, though I can't see how that's possible anyway unless the driver is huge! In any case it wouldn't be that much better swinging the other strap over the side! My car had two the same so the right hand lap strap, whichever side you're sat, has the buckle. When I realised what should have been the case, after about 2 years(!), I tried to dismantle one buckle and change it round but I found it impossible. I don't consider it a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted November 3, 2021 Member Share Posted November 3, 2021 "I think belts are considered handed because you have the buckle in the centre of the car avoiding it being thrown over the side of the car and denting the bodywork. "Yes, that's the most commonly mentioned reason."When I realised what should have been the case, after about 2 years(!), I tried to dismantle one buckle and change it round but I found it impossible. "There is a detailed description of how to do it in the archives. But I don't know for which types or makes it's possible.JonathanPS: TTBOMK all manufacturers will make them the way that you want.PPS: As they will for "pull up" or "pull down" lap straps, even if they don't advertise it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 You can change which is the fixed pin and which is retractable when turning the release knob. All fairly obvious once you take it apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted November 3, 2021 Member Share Posted November 3, 2021 "There is a detailed description of how to do it in the archives."Found it:Luke harness - buckle swap, how?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc007 Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 I spoke to a helpful chap at Luke/Corbeau today. He said it could release the buckle from the permanent strap by pressing in the tiny hole (there are 3 on the backplate, one overlies the permanent strap) and pulling the strap out.This way I could swap all the straps but keep the buckles on the same side as they are not worn. That would mean I wouldn't have to eviscerate the buckle. Might give that a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted November 8, 2021 Area Representative Share Posted November 8, 2021 It is possible to dent the bodywork with the buckle, but may depend on seats fitted. You don't have to be huge. In fact if you are short you will have the seat forward and have the seat belt extended. With the belts correctly handed you can tuck the non buckle one down the side of a leather seat and the buckle on a bit of elastic looped over the handbrake. It makes getting in easier by not sitting on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc007 Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 In the end, I swapped both lap straps and the inboard of the two shoulder straps to the opposite side. To avoid opening the buckle up I removed it from the inboard lap strap (by poking a wire into the tiny hole on the back of the buckle and pulling the "male" part out.)I didn't swap the outboard straps as the bolts were too long and fouled the roll cage diagonals. And frankly life's too short...Then I spent the rest of the day trying to get the damned seats back in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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