98 Jeep Cherokee Classic & MyRide...

CTPDMom · Oct 4, 2010

Has anyone had any issues with a 98 Jeep Cherokee Classic and a MyRide forward facing install?

Center, with a lap only, locking latchplate...the latchplate rests just at the curve of the belt path. Not in, not fully out. Twisting the buckle stalk helped some, but not enough even with 3 full turns.

It was secure, but I don't like it.

We tried outboard, that was a no go too. The belts do not lock at the retractor, and the light locking latchplate wasn't holding. Locking clip would be right at the curve of the belt path.

Child is within the limits for rf'ing but adamantly refuse.

Any suggestions? Can the belt be flipped, even if it's interfering at the belt path?

Defrost · Oct 4, 2010

CTPDMom said:
Can the belt be flipped, even if it's interfering at the belt path?

If you can then compress the seat down enough, it's worth a try. In my Astro this is what happened with the Radian FF install, but once I flipped the latchplate and REALLY compressed the seat, it buckled and ended up just outside the belt path.

If that doesn't work, I'd move it outboard and try flipping that latchplate, or let the locking clip be a bit father from the latchplate than 1" so it's completely inside the belt path. Not ideal, but the best install you can get, yk?

CTPDMom · Oct 5, 2010

Defrost said:
If you can then compress the seat down enough, it's worth a try. In my Astro this is what happened with the Radian FF install, but once I flipped the latchplate and REALLY compressed the seat, it buckled and ended up just outside the belt path.

If that doesn't work, I'd move it outboard and try flipping that latchplate, or let the locking clip be a bit father from the latchplate than 1" so it's completely inside the belt path. Not ideal, but the best install you can get, yk?

Thanks!

They are needing to purchase another convertible for dad's 07 Nissan Frontier. If I can find another seat that will install better in the Jeep they will move the MR to the Frontier and purchase whatever I tell them to (within reason). If anyone knows what will go in the center of the Jeep easily please let me know!

In the meantime I'll try again with Debbie's suggestions.

Pixels · Oct 5, 2010

For my own vehicle, I'd go with the first install, and keep an eye on it. Either it will stay tight, or it won't. In a crash, the seat moves forward but the buckle doesn't, so the buckle will be moving further from the edge of the belt path, and won't end up at that magic loosening angle during the crash sequence.

For a locking clip on/near the edge of the belt path, if you put it with the 4 legs out (showing), you can get it closer to the edge than you can if you hide the 4 legs.

CTPDMom · Oct 5, 2010

OK, that's a good point...and makes me feel a little better about dad insisting that he leave it installed that way for now. It's solid, really solid right now. And I did tell both parents to check it every day, every ride until we come up with something better. The baby still fits in her carrier (just barely but does still fit). I really wanted to put the carrier base back in but dad was having none of that.

They would really prefer it be in the center and not outboard. The roof of the Jeep is right in the spot for mom to smack her head on. She'd prefer to sit in the back seat and then place dd in the car seat so she doesn't get a concussion every day. LOL

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