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07-03-2023, 06:19 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-03-2023, 06:59 PM by Doob.)
I am no expert on this - but my understanding is that - to be legal, all replacement seat belts need to be manufactured & fitted in compliance with the AS/NZS 2596 Standard. It may be hard to get compliance for mail-order imported seat belts ? - not sure?
Each State & Territory has slightly different requirements about the repair, replacement & refitting of seat belts. It might help to find a local seatbelt retailer / installer and get their advice.
A couple years ago I reregistered a Kombi in WA, with new seat belts fitted. Even though the seatbelts were in compliance with the AS/NZS 2596 Standard, the fact that the seat belts had been replaced turned out to be an issue. Got it resolved, but it took a bit of time & effort.
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Yes - they need to be Australian Standard or ADR compliant
I would can Seatsafe or Vintage Vee Dub Supplies is not far from you
Give Boris a call or go see him.
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You can import a heap of aftermarket bits and body parts, but as wisely said above, when it comes to ADR approved stuff to keep the bus legal, for both registration and insurance requirements, ensure the supplier of parts are ADR approved, to save any issues down the track.
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Yes Hemco is the local mob. I have a set of belts after getting a number of non compliant belts from Australian supplier reselling US seatbelts.
Rear centre seat is 1765400 (with a RNR bed) and the front are 1790006 but I am not sure about where you get the angle brackets any more if you need them. Busstop had them originally but I would suggest trying a few places.
I havent got my bus handy but the list is fairly comprehensive on the website if you have the measurements of the old belts.
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