2boys3girls
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My DH just purchased a '97 Sub. with the capacity of 9 passengers (yeah right to that middle seat in the front row) The last 3 times we've purchased "new" vehicles we've gone "newer", but this purchase puts us back several years. Anyway, it looks like a very nice vehicle & my 2 oldest kids are getting really big, ages 14 & soon-to-be 11. Safety; I'm wondering what you all know about the safety aspect. I did a search for recalls & I didn't find much.
What can anyone tell me about having TAs installed/retro-fitted? What is the process, based on your knowledge &/or experience? I called a GM dealer & the service/parts man told me "the kits are around $7 each, it's around $50 EACH for labor. GM will install ONE free of charge, more than one is at your own expense..." He couldn't tell me anything at the moment about "where" in the vehicle the anchors are put. As far as labor goes, my husband is an ASE Master auto tech who owns an auto business, I'm thinking he can install them for me. Anyone know what the installation of TAs entails?
Ideally, I would like to be able to tether 2 seats RF (RN &/Or Britax) and eventually I will need 3 seats FF tethered, given the number of kids we have NOW. I also need to find out the RULES for using D-rings. Can I RF tether my RN or Britax seat with a D-ring? Can I FF tehter my seats with a D-ring?
ALSO, with that 9th seat in the front row, in what situation COULD that seat be used?
Thanks for the help!!!!!!!! :thumbsup:
What can anyone tell me about having TAs installed/retro-fitted? What is the process, based on your knowledge &/or experience? I called a GM dealer & the service/parts man told me "the kits are around $7 each, it's around $50 EACH for labor. GM will install ONE free of charge, more than one is at your own expense..." He couldn't tell me anything at the moment about "where" in the vehicle the anchors are put. As far as labor goes, my husband is an ASE Master auto tech who owns an auto business, I'm thinking he can install them for me. Anyone know what the installation of TAs entails?
Ideally, I would like to be able to tether 2 seats RF (RN &/Or Britax) and eventually I will need 3 seats FF tethered, given the number of kids we have NOW. I also need to find out the RULES for using D-rings. Can I RF tether my RN or Britax seat with a D-ring? Can I FF tehter my seats with a D-ring?
ALSO, with that 9th seat in the front row, in what situation COULD that seat be used?
Thanks for the help!!!!!!!! :thumbsup:
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