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Originally Posted by 007_e350
Hey guys, been able to install rear seat belts, middle row ( pre rea for 3rd row) but now I’ve hit a snag ... the third row area doesn’t have threads for the bolts .. the cut outs are there but they’re hollow.. unlike in the middle row the seats go into same threaded locations ... what are my options ? Weld it in ? We haul kids it has to be safe... any ideas ? Also, anyone knows a good welding shop in Chicagoland ? Thanks, will post detailed write up when done
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I'm not sure how true it is, but when I was working for BMW and the E70 was being released they told us that the third row optioned vehicles had "better" or stronger reinforcements in the body for the third row. For the safety of the kids of course. BUT looking at the ETK, and looking up frame part numbers, they look the same regardless of options. I would think if the frame is all the same (no extra reinforcement according to BMW) it could be done.