Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Morgan Plus Four, Supersport & Plus Six (CX & CXV Generation Vehicles) Seat belt adjustment

Has anyone any guidance for raising the seat belt guide fastened to the back of my driver's seat? I'm not particularly tall but I find the seat belt pulls tightly down onto my right shoulder which is slightly uncomfortable. In my "normal car" the belt guide is fastened to the door pillar at a position several inches above the shoulder which keeps the belt loose and away from the shoulder until it's really needed but not so in the Plus 4. Any ideas gratefully received.

I think it's a no-no as that's how it will have been crash tested and received type approval, it would need a substantial bracket to raise the over the shoulder mount and that could collapse as the occupants body weight is transferred forward

That makes good sense. Not what I wanted to hear but I'm sure you're correct. Thank you for your thoughts.

Do you have the piece of 'saddle' leather fitted on that seatbelt bracket, attached to the top of the seat? I think it's to stop the belt chafing the seat leather. My Plus Six didn't have it originally, so I bought them from the dealer. Once fitted, I noticed it raises the belt by about an inch and the belt doesn't start dropping downwards until it's clear of the seat face. Might make a difference for you.

I went with lap belts for that very reason. Two Plus 8s and a 4/4. Not concerned with how it was designed and tested here in the US. And with a Morgan the police are clueless.

I was only interested in functionality. Over the shoulder wasn't doing for me.

You shouldn't do that on these later models, as the airbags work on the basis your face isn't too near the steering wheel.

Mark - I'm not familiar with the saddle leather 'enhancement', I'd certainly be interested to protect the seats. Which dealer did you buy them from, please?

Hello MartO, that sounds what I might be looking for. My seat belt comes through the metal 'loop' straight onto the seat so anything which might give it a little elevation will help. Don't suppose you can recall what the part was called when you ordered?

When I had a Plus8 it had a curved plastic fitting that raised the belt just above the seat. It was curved and prevented the belt rubbing on the seat leather. It was fitted to the original guide bolted to the seat back. One broke and I couldn't find a replacement. It worked similar to a saddle leather patch, preventing rubbing on the seat.
I have thought of trying to make one but not delved into it yet.

You can source stainless steel spacer washers on E Bay, With a longer bolt, adding an inch to the height might work without compromising safety. Use a single spacer, not a tower.