[MnMadhouse]

Here's the deal with that. The entire LATCH system has weight limits. For example, I have a Tahoe. The lower anchors have a weight limit of 48lbs, but the top tether has a weight limit of 40lbs. AS A MOTHER, I choose to ignore the weight limits of the top tether (NEVER EVER EVER IGNORE THE WEIGHT LIMITS OF THE LOWER ANCHORS--in the bight of the seat). My reasoning, is that from studies I have read, NHTSA tests anchors up to 65lbs, with MINIMAL failure stats. I feel that IF the tether anchor does fail, then the largest crash force is likely over and the tether did its job...make sense?

Now, as a tech, I have to go by what your manufacturer says. If they say 40lbs, I have to say, this says 40lbs.

Some manufacturers DO have heavy duty tether anchors that can hold much higher weights. There are usually 2 anchors to support one seat (usually the special needs seats that go past 100lbs).

Just tell them that you want the part and if they say no, contact the main headquarters and tell them what is going on and that you HAVE to have this installed

	LATCH LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. It is a system mandated by the Federal government in an effort to standardize and simplify the installation of child restraints without using the vehicle's seat belt system. New vehicles and child safety seats manufactured on and after September 1, 2002 will be equipped with the LATCH system. Cars, minivans, and light trucks will be required to have anchor points between the vehicle's seat cushion and the seat back in at least two rear seating positions, and a top tether anchor (with the exception of convertibles). Child safety seats will have a lower set of attachments that fasten to the vehicle anchors. Most forward-facing child safety seats will also have a top strap (tether) that attaches to the top anchor in the vehicle.

	Top-Tether A top tether (or top strap) is the supplemental attachment now standard on almost every new carseat in the USA. Top tethers can be used with either the seat belt or with the lower anchors (as part of the LATCH system). In other countries, their use may be required by law. A top-tether is simply a strap that connects the top of the carseat to an anchor mounted in the vehicle at a location behind the carseat, usually the parcel shelf or a point on the floor of the cargo area. It is designed to prevent the forward movement of the top of a forward-facing carseat in a frontal crash. This reduces the head excursion of the child, and can reduce the chances of injury. Almost all current carseats can only meet the tougher new federal safety standards when the tether is used, even though they must still meet the minimum safety standards without a tether.