Anyone know if the 2001 Durango RT has the safety lower anchors for car seats that have the Latch system tether straps?
Also, has anyone ever had lower anchors welded into the floor of their vehicle?
I always thought it would be an easy install and be an extra security feature along with the normal straps and tether belts.
For example: The lower anchors

 

there are what i have always considered cargo hooks under the second row of seats in durangos with the 3rd row of seats, roll up the back seats as if you are going to get into the third row and look under where the back of the seats would be, the hooks should be right there

 

I don't think the anchors became mandatory until 2004.


There are cargo anchors tho as Sharps indicated.

 

Yeah, I have a 02 Dakota and they arent on there.
Cargo anchors; are those mounted to the floor? Not on the back of the third row of seats, correct?
Thanks again for all the great info, this site rocks!!

 

ok now im confused, in your first post you say you have a 2001 DURANGO R/T and now you are saying an 2002 DAKOTA??????? which is it???

and the cargo hooks are on the floor, actually almost UNDER the middle row of seats, roll them up as if you are going to get into the third row

 

I should have said I ALSO have a 2002 Dakota.
I am looking to buy an 01 Durango RT. And I was wondering about the achors.
Sorry for confusing things.
Thanks SS, I should be in good shape with the car seats.

 

ahhhh i see now lol the durango should suit you well with car seats, and i actually dont know of anyone who has used this tether system you have mentioned

 

Im reviving a dead thread here...I am having trouble finding out how to put safety seats in for my kids. they are both front facing. I can't find any anchors in between the seat cushions like I normally find on cars. Can anyone break it down "barney style" for me? LOL thanks.

 

I always used the cargo hook right under the 2nd row... you have to fold up the 2nd row and there right there

 

I have a 98' durango slt, and I simply place the base in, and use the lap belt across the base to anchor it, and attach the removable car seat onto the base.

There are NO usable anchors for the auxiliary anchors that most car seats come with. Cargo anchors will NOT work unless you jerry rig extensions, which I do not recommend. Using both methods is best, but the seat belt is the primary anchor system, do not rely on the two little anchors, they are not all crash test rated, because they are not the primary anchoring set up.

Just use the seat belt.