So I'm looking at replacing my seats, and have been reading about a lot of people breaking their backs in suspension seats. Granted this is mostly coming from the racing community but it still has me looking at non-suspension seats. Am I being ridiculous or are suspension seats actually a bad idea in a jeep that is driven on the highway regularly. Looking for actual information if anyone has some or can steer me in the right direction.

 

I would not have those seats unless I ran a 5 or 6 point harness and weld in cage. But that is my opinion for what it is worth. There is always the risk of neck fractures as your neck runs the risk of breaking in a high speed impact. Also why race car drivers wear a HANS device.

 

How do you figure that your neck is at any more risk in a suspension seat? They are much safe on your spine. And why must they only be worn with a harness? I agree that why get them if you don't get a harness too, but many leave their factory seatbelts in for street driving too.

I run Baja RS and love them. They are incredibly comfortable, and I feel much less fatigue after a day of hard wheeling. For the street the only complaint is the large side bolsters. For a street or DD I would look at PRP DD suspension seats as the bolsters are smaller for getting in and out easier. Personally I do not see any reason why you would choose a non suspension seat other than price.

 

I'm looking at the corbeau LG1, which looks like it isn't a suspension seat based on the description and categorization on the corbeau website. Originally I looked at mastercraft rubicon, prp DD, Mastercraft nomad, etc. I was looking at 4 point instead of 5 point harnesses, any reason I should reconsider the nut strap?

 

I am running a set of custom 4 points with dual retractors on the shoulder harnesses. I think it comes down to what you are using it for. If I were running high speed desert I would want a five point, but for low speed crawling I feel the four point is just fine.

 

This is to prevent you from "submarining" in the event of a head on collision. Submarining is when you slide down and towards the pedals which could then leave you trapped. Granted we aren't traveling at a high rate of speed so this scenario is unlikely. The only instance I can think of where I might submarine is coming off of a steep ledge at a high rate of speed. If the Jeep lands just right I would assume you could slide out of your belts.

It has also been proven that a 2" Lap Belt is safer than the 3" Lap Belt because of the way it fits into your pelvic bone.

You will however want 3" shoulder belts as they will help spread the load across your body better than a 2", unless you are planning on also running a HANS Device, which I highly doubt you do.

 

Do you know of a harness that has 3" shoulder straps and a 2" lap belt?

 

Yes we do. PM sent.