Product Description
Seat belt retractors need a solid, correctly angled place to mount, and in many classic cars and custom builds that place does not exist yet. Seatbelt Planet Hardware Kit #7 packages the parts commonly needed to mount a retractor to the floor, so you do not have to piece them together yourself.
What Is in the Kit
Seatbelt Planet describes Kit #7 as a retractor to floor hardware kit. According to the manufacturer, it includes:
- 1 x 1" angled floor bracket with a 90-degree angle
- 1 x 7/16"-20 x 1" bolt
- 1 x 7/16"-20 x 1.5" bolt
- 2 x 7/16" hex nuts
- 2 x lock washers
- 1 x 2.5" reinforcement plate
The 7/16"-20 fine thread size is the standard thread for seat belt anchors in American vehicles, which is why it shows up throughout Seatbelt Planet's hardware range.
How the Parts Work Together
The 90-degree angled bracket lets you bolt a retractor to the floor so it sits upright or at the angle it needs to work correctly. Retractors contain a locking mechanism that depends on their orientation, so mounting them at the right angle is important. One bolt typically secures the bracket to the floor, with the reinforcement plate on the underside of the floor pan to spread the load. The second bolt attaches the retractor to the bracket. Lock washers and nuts keep everything tight.
Why a Reinforcement Plate Matters
Floor pans in many older cars are thin sheet metal. A bolt passing through thin metal on its own can pull through under load. The 2.5" reinforcement plate spreads that force over a larger area, which is especially important when you are creating a new anchor point that the factory never designed for a seat belt.
Where It Is Used
Kit #7 is listed by Seatbelt Planet as suitable for any application. Common examples include adding three-point belts to a classic car that only had lap belts, mounting retractors in a custom or hot rod build, and replacing missing or rusted retractor hardware.
Ordering
Each kit covers one retractor mounting point. Use the How Many menu to order up to four kits if you are installing several belts. A typical car with two front three-point belts will need one kit per retractor, plus whatever other hardware your belts require.
Installation Tips
Choose a mounting location on solid, rust-free metal, and check underneath before drilling so you do not hit fuel lines, brake lines or wiring. Position the retractor so the webbing feeds straight without twisting, and check the retractor's instructions for its required mounting angle. Tighten all hardware securely. If you are not sure about the strength of the floor at your chosen location, or about the correct angle for your retractor, ask a qualified shop to check it.
Having the right hardware in hand before you start makes any belt installation quicker and safer. A kit like this takes the guesswork out of matching bolts, nuts and plates.
Hardware Kit #7: Your Questions Answered
What is Kit #7 for?
It is a retractor to floor hardware kit, used to mount a seat belt retractor to the floor with an angled bracket.
What does it include?
One 1-inch 90-degree angled floor bracket, one 7/16-20 x 1-inch bolt, one 7/16-20 x 1.5-inch bolt, two hex nuts, two lock washers and one 2.5-inch reinforcement plate.
Will one kit do the whole car?
No. Each kit covers one retractor mounting point, so order one for each retractor you are installing.
Can I order several kits?
Yes. The How Many menu lets you order 1 to 4 kits.
Does it fit any car?
Seatbelt Planet lists it for any application, but always check that the mounting location is solid metal.
Seatbelt Planet Hardware Kit #7 specifications
- Seatbelt Planet aftermarket seat belt / restraint product (application per listing title)
- Kit listing — see overview for which seating positions / belt count are included
- Tested and certified to meet FMVSS 209 and FMVSS 302 (certification tag on belts)
- Sold as aftermarket replacement — confirm buckle style, retractable vs fixed, and seat type before order
- Complete belts are preferred; mixing buckle/tongue brands is not recommended (components are designed to work together)
- 1-year manufacturer warranty for component issues from ship date (excludes abuse, accident damage, or disassembly)
- 90-day satisfaction guarantee per Seatbelt Planet (installed returns may incur restocking fee)
Installation Tips — Seatbelt Planet Hardware Kit #7
- Confirm this listing matches your vehicle (the vehicle application shown in the title), seat type (bench vs bucket), and buckle/retractor style before installing.
- Inspect mounting points for solid metal structure. Seatbelt Planet products are aftermarket — fabrication or adapters may be required on some vehicles.
- Use appropriate grade hardware. Some listings sell mounting hardware separately.
- Install a complete belt assembly when possible; do not mix unmatched buckle and tongue brands.
- After install, verify full extension, retraction (if applicable), and latching before driving.
- If unsure, use a professional installer. Improper installation can cause serious injury.
Selection help: Seatbelt Planet FAQ / guides at seatbeltplanet.com/faq.html · phone 405-736-0088.
Vintage Car Radio does not offer installation.
Seatbelt Planet Hardware Kit #7 manuals
- Seatbelt Planet FAQ (FMVSS, warranty, returns)
- Seatbelt Planet common questions / selection help
- Use any instruction sheet packed with your order for model-specific steps
Manufacturer: Seatbelt Planet · 405-736-0088
One-Year Seatbelt Planet Warranty
Per Seatbelt Planet, seat belts are covered under a one-year manufacturer warranty for component issues from the date shipped. Warranty returns are not accepted if there has been obvious abuse, the belt was involved in an accident, or the belt has been disassembled / components removed.
Seatbelt Planet also states a 90-day satisfaction guarantee; installed returns may be subject to a restocking fee. RMA required — contact Seatbelt Planet or Vintage Car Radio at 844-802-4499 / 574-226-6676.
Vintage Car Radio does not install seat belts.
FAQ — Seatbelt Planet Hardware Kit #7
Are these FMVSS / DOT approved?
Seatbelt Planet states belts are tested and certified to FMVSS 209 and 302; the certification tag is on the belt.
Can I replace only one side?
Seatbelt Planet recommends installing a complete belt — buckle and tongue are designed to work together.
Will this fit the vehicle application shown in the title?
Match the years, make/model, and seat position in the title. Call Seatbelt Planet at 405-736-0088 if you need a custom belt.
Do you install?
No.
Need help?
844-802-4499 / 574-226-6676, or Seatbelt Planet 405-736-0088.
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Installation Tips
Manuals
Warranty
One-Year Seatbelt Planet Warranty
Per Seatbelt Planet, seat belts are covered under a one-year manufacturer warranty for component issues from the date shipped. Warranty returns are not accepted if there has been obvious abuse, the belt was involved in an accident, or the belt has been disassembled / components removed.
Seatbelt Planet also states a 90-day satisfaction guarantee; installed returns may be subject to a restocking fee. RMA required — contact Seatbelt Planet or Vintage Car Radio at 844-802-4499 / 574-226-6676.
Vintage Car Radio does not install seat belts.
