6ft + defender owner's read this !!!

paul grange · Jun 12, 2017

Hi all
Ive had my defender 200tdi for 3 years now and im not a small chap
6ft 5...
every time i go on a long trip or just day to day use my legs only just fitted under the steering wheel and every time i put the wipers on my nee wouldn't allow me to
So i looked up the seat extensions and was shocked at the price for two bits of box with some holes in it so i made my own even welded in some nuts in ..
Im so pleased with them so much more leg room just wish i done it sooner
I whould definitely pay £60 plus for the extra leg room in the future one of the best mods ive done !!!
Just thought i whould let u know

Dont forget to tell your insurance company!!!

Thor1950 · Jun 12, 2017

Get mud slides........http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/mud-seat-rails.html

@paul grange

alexc2701 · Jun 12, 2017

They're bloody dear for abit of box section with some rivnuts in.. think I'm gana make mine when do.
Bulkhead removal bar is really good for it too Paul if have a van type bulkhead

paul grange · Jun 12, 2017

alexc2701 said:
They're bloody dear for abit of box section with some rivnuts in.. think I'm gana make mine when do.
Bulkhead removal bar is really good for it too Paul if have a van type bulkhead

I can put up plans if u want ?

alexc2701 · Jun 12, 2017

paul grange said:
I can put up plans if u want ?

I can figure out lengths off my seat rails, what size box did you use though? Also did you just notch it or cut the back bit off
Ta

flat · Jun 12, 2017

i have a van type bulkhead behind the seats and i fitted seat risers, gave me more leg room but they also made the back of the seat too vertical, i couldnt recline enough so i took them out again

flat · Jun 12, 2017

oh and i am 6ft 2

alexc2701 · Jun 12, 2017

flat said:
i have a van type bulkhead behind the seats and i fitted seat risers, gave me more leg room but they also made the back of the seat too vertical, i couldnt recline enough so i took them out again

Put one of these in and risers give way more room!

Alan Crossley · Jun 12, 2017

And, when I am fully grown, I am going to make some for myself

.

flat · Jun 12, 2017

alexc2701 said:
Put one of these in and risers give way more room!View attachment 125517

Yeah but for what I use it for I can't remove the bulkhead :/

alexc2701 · Jun 12, 2017

flat said:
Yeah but for what I use it for I can't remove the bulkhead :/

It still retains most of it unless you use the factory kit if you mean for carrying tools etc only takes out like 6" makes all the diffirence space wise though! All the ones at my work have out too but they have the box rears so no tools etc into cab

neilly · Jun 12, 2017

Easy enough to make your own 20 / 25mm box ( I would have to check ) a few holes / slots / cutting and job done. Plus I have the bulkhead removal bar so LOADSAROOM......

Mine was done 3 years ago. Makes it easier on long runs. Or pays your money and get the mud slide ones.

Cheers

alexc2701 · Jun 12, 2017

neilly said:
Easy enough to make your own 20 / 25mm box ( I would have to check ) a few holes / slots / cutting and job done. Plus I have the bulkhead removal bar so LOADSAROOM......

Mine was done 3 years ago. Makes it easier on long runs. Or pays your money and get the mud slide ones.

Cheers

100 quid for both seats! Bit dear for what is(like most things). I can get the box free from work too so no brainer really! Wouldn't take long to make

neilly · Jun 12, 2017

alexc2701 said:
100 quid for both seats!

Then you just saved your self £100...........think happy thoughts.

Cheers

alexc2701 · Jun 12, 2017

neilly said:
Then you just saved your self £100...........think happy thoughts.

Cheers

To be fair when I think how much I'm spending anyway I'm like is it just worth buying the proper ones

neilly · Jun 12, 2017

alexc2701 said:
To be fair when I think how much I'm spending anyway I'm like is it just worth buying the proper ones

Plus , you only need to do the drivers seat.........................

Cheers

alexc2701 · Jun 12, 2017

neilly said:
Plus , you only need to do the drivers seat.........................

Cheers

Not a bad point... want em to match though surely

bankz5152 · Jun 12, 2017

You can do the same with adding in an extra washer if you have non standard seats.

jonah · Jun 13, 2017

Like the idea of extra legroom, have a 110 Puma SW, but am concerned that moving chair backwards would cause my shoulder even more problems with door pillar!
I'm 6ft 4".

Saint.V8 · Jun 13, 2017

I'm 6'3" and I have a pair of these rails....I keep fittingthem, then taking them out again....I like the leg room they give, but I find myself to close to the door pillar now, and sitting up to high, have to duck down to see through the side windows and looking at traffic lights!!

I keep umm-ing and err-ing on whether I like them or not!

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