Jason Backshall wrote:
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:436BABC5.CF5D0F66@sympatico.ca...
> > Airbags are designed for brain dead adults who refuse to use seatbelts,
> > nothing else.
> >
>
> Complete and utter nonsense.
>
> In order for an airbag to be effective, you *must* be wearing your
> seatbelt - not doing so will often result in serious injury or even death as
> a result of the driver/passenger being in the wrong position when the bag
> inflates.
>
> J.

You should read some history. Even from this link someone else posted:

American airbag designs triggering much more quickly than airbags
designed for other countries, to protect occupants not wearing seat
belts.

And:

they were touted in the 1960s and 70s as a potential seat belt
replacement,

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

 

Jason Backshall wrote:
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:436BABC5.CF5D0F66@sympatico.ca...
> > Airbags are designed for brain dead adults who refuse to use seatbelts,
> > nothing else.
> >
>
> Complete and utter nonsense.
>
> In order for an airbag to be effective, you *must* be wearing your
> seatbelt - not doing so will often result in serious injury or even death as
> a result of the driver/passenger being in the wrong position when the bag
> inflates.
>
> J.

You should read some history. Even from this link someone else posted:

American airbag designs triggering much more quickly than airbags
designed for other countries, to protect occupants not wearing seat
belts.

And:

they were touted in the 1960s and 70s as a potential seat belt
replacement,

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

 

Jason Backshall wrote:
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:436BABC5.CF5D0F66@sympatico.ca...
> > Airbags are designed for brain dead adults who refuse to use seatbelts,
> > nothing else.
> >
>
> Complete and utter nonsense.
>
> In order for an airbag to be effective, you *must* be wearing your
> seatbelt - not doing so will often result in serious injury or even death as
> a result of the driver/passenger being in the wrong position when the bag
> inflates.
>
> J.

You should read some history. Even from this link someone else posted:

American airbag designs triggering much more quickly than airbags
designed for other countries, to protect occupants not wearing seat
belts.

And:

they were touted in the 1960s and 70s as a potential seat belt
replacement,

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

 

My 02 X had a back seat from the factory as well, and had a cut off switch.
My 05 doesn't.

Patrick
Ô¿Ô

"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:436cabb1$1_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Yes I did. '02 Wrangler Sport with a back seat straight from the factory,
> and it came with a passenger air bag cutoff switch standard.
>
> Tom
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:436C23EB.ABC72245@***.net...
>> You didn't buy the '02 with a back seat.
>> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> mabar wrote:
>> >
>> > My '02 TJ had a passenger side air-bag cutoff switch standard. My '06
>> > TJ
>> > does not have a cutoff switch.
>> >
>> > This is progress???
>> >
>> > Tom
>
>

 

My 02 X had a back seat from the factory as well, and had a cut off switch.
My 05 doesn't.

Patrick
Ô¿Ô

"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:436cabb1$1_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Yes I did. '02 Wrangler Sport with a back seat straight from the factory,
> and it came with a passenger air bag cutoff switch standard.
>
> Tom
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:436C23EB.ABC72245@***.net...
>> You didn't buy the '02 with a back seat.
>> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> mabar wrote:
>> >
>> > My '02 TJ had a passenger side air-bag cutoff switch standard. My '06
>> > TJ
>> > does not have a cutoff switch.
>> >
>> > This is progress???
>> >
>> > Tom
>
>

 

My 02 X had a back seat from the factory as well, and had a cut off switch.
My 05 doesn't.

Patrick
Ô¿Ô

"mabar" <xyzz4567@HotPop.com> wrote in message
news:436cabb1$1_1@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> Yes I did. '02 Wrangler Sport with a back seat straight from the factory,
> and it came with a passenger air bag cutoff switch standard.
>
> Tom
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:436C23EB.ABC72245@***.net...
>> You didn't buy the '02 with a back seat.
>> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> mabar wrote:
>> >
>> > My '02 TJ had a passenger side air-bag cutoff switch standard. My '06
>> > TJ
>> > does not have a cutoff switch.
>> >
>> > This is progress???
>> >
>> > Tom
>
>

 

Are they ALWAYS sold with a back seat? The base model 4 banger hasn't got a
back seat in the States. And, the back seat is a removable feature to give a
truck-like cargo area.

All I'm suggesting is that one ask the question before blindly taking "no"
for an answer. The later years of production have a bypass switch that the
'97s don't have. We can get the bypass switch added, perhaps you can as
well.





"TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
news:dkhj6o$phs$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>
> I realise that. Unfortunately, in New Zealand all Wranglers are sold with
> rear seats and classed as four seat passenger vehicles.
>
> I can change the specs and make it what I want, then I have to get it
> certified as a "low volume vehicle" i.e. a lot of inspection fee and an
> adjustment to my insurance premium for it being a special purpose
> vehicle....
>
> TW
>
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:veadnSOMZvTdhPHeRVn-rQ@ez2.net...
>> Actually, in the States we found that people put kids in the front seat
>> of trucks, and the Jeep Wrangler is listed as a truck. We have a means of
>> adding a passenger side airbag bypass switch to keep children in the
>> front seat safe. Well, as safe as can be expected riding in the front
>> seat ...
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
>> news:dkf8o2$4hs$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>>> It is illegal in New Zealand as well. If a car/truck came with an
>>> airbag from factory, it cannot be removed or disabled as that would void
>>> the "warrant of fitness". If you have an accident like that, you will
>>> be walking up the proverbial creek.....
>>>
>>> TW
>>>
>>> "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message
>>> news:436af7e9$0$1687$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
>>>>
>>>> "RobM" <motobusa@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:1131081389.600157.258410@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>>>>>I know how to do it in my CJ. :)
>>>>>
>>>>> I understand the late '98 and '99's have a cust-off switch, but I need
>>>>> to be able to temporarily disable it in my '97.
>>>>>
>>>>> I searched the net and faq and didn't see anything so hoping one of
>>>>> you
>>>>> can shed some light.
>>>>
>>>> Please beware that in certain states (such as Western Australia,
>>>> Victoria and Queensland here in Australia), this may be illegal. :)
>>>>
>>>> J.
>>>>
>>>
>>
>

 

Are they ALWAYS sold with a back seat? The base model 4 banger hasn't got a
back seat in the States. And, the back seat is a removable feature to give a
truck-like cargo area.

All I'm suggesting is that one ask the question before blindly taking "no"
for an answer. The later years of production have a bypass switch that the
'97s don't have. We can get the bypass switch added, perhaps you can as
well.





"TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
news:dkhj6o$phs$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>
> I realise that. Unfortunately, in New Zealand all Wranglers are sold with
> rear seats and classed as four seat passenger vehicles.
>
> I can change the specs and make it what I want, then I have to get it
> certified as a "low volume vehicle" i.e. a lot of inspection fee and an
> adjustment to my insurance premium for it being a special purpose
> vehicle....
>
> TW
>
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:veadnSOMZvTdhPHeRVn-rQ@ez2.net...
>> Actually, in the States we found that people put kids in the front seat
>> of trucks, and the Jeep Wrangler is listed as a truck. We have a means of
>> adding a passenger side airbag bypass switch to keep children in the
>> front seat safe. Well, as safe as can be expected riding in the front
>> seat ...
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
>> news:dkf8o2$4hs$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>>> It is illegal in New Zealand as well. If a car/truck came with an
>>> airbag from factory, it cannot be removed or disabled as that would void
>>> the "warrant of fitness". If you have an accident like that, you will
>>> be walking up the proverbial creek.....
>>>
>>> TW
>>>
>>> "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message
>>> news:436af7e9$0$1687$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
>>>>
>>>> "RobM" <motobusa@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:1131081389.600157.258410@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>>>>>I know how to do it in my CJ. :)
>>>>>
>>>>> I understand the late '98 and '99's have a cust-off switch, but I need
>>>>> to be able to temporarily disable it in my '97.
>>>>>
>>>>> I searched the net and faq and didn't see anything so hoping one of
>>>>> you
>>>>> can shed some light.
>>>>
>>>> Please beware that in certain states (such as Western Australia,
>>>> Victoria and Queensland here in Australia), this may be illegal. :)
>>>>
>>>> J.
>>>>
>>>
>>
>

 

Are they ALWAYS sold with a back seat? The base model 4 banger hasn't got a
back seat in the States. And, the back seat is a removable feature to give a
truck-like cargo area.

All I'm suggesting is that one ask the question before blindly taking "no"
for an answer. The later years of production have a bypass switch that the
'97s don't have. We can get the bypass switch added, perhaps you can as
well.





"TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
news:dkhj6o$phs$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>
> I realise that. Unfortunately, in New Zealand all Wranglers are sold with
> rear seats and classed as four seat passenger vehicles.
>
> I can change the specs and make it what I want, then I have to get it
> certified as a "low volume vehicle" i.e. a lot of inspection fee and an
> adjustment to my insurance premium for it being a special purpose
> vehicle....
>
> TW
>
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:veadnSOMZvTdhPHeRVn-rQ@ez2.net...
>> Actually, in the States we found that people put kids in the front seat
>> of trucks, and the Jeep Wrangler is listed as a truck. We have a means of
>> adding a passenger side airbag bypass switch to keep children in the
>> front seat safe. Well, as safe as can be expected riding in the front
>> seat ...
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
>> news:dkf8o2$4hs$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>>> It is illegal in New Zealand as well. If a car/truck came with an
>>> airbag from factory, it cannot be removed or disabled as that would void
>>> the "warrant of fitness". If you have an accident like that, you will
>>> be walking up the proverbial creek.....
>>>
>>> TW
>>>
>>> "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message
>>> news:436af7e9$0$1687$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
>>>>
>>>> "RobM" <motobusa@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:1131081389.600157.258410@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>>>>>I know how to do it in my CJ. :)
>>>>>
>>>>> I understand the late '98 and '99's have a cust-off switch, but I need
>>>>> to be able to temporarily disable it in my '97.
>>>>>
>>>>> I searched the net and faq and didn't see anything so hoping one of
>>>>> you
>>>>> can shed some light.
>>>>
>>>> Please beware that in certain states (such as Western Australia,
>>>> Victoria and Queensland here in Australia), this may be illegal. :)
>>>>
>>>> J.
>>>>
>>>
>>
>

 

My '00 Sport has the cutoff switch as well. Back seat came factory
installed.

Wifey's '04 Unlimited did not come with the switch.

"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:436C23EB.ABC72245@***.net...
> You didn't buy the '02 with a back seat.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> mabar wrote:
>>
>> My '02 TJ had a passenger side air-bag cutoff switch standard. My '06 TJ
>> does not have a cutoff switch.
>>
>> This is progress???
>>
>> Tom