Big.Mike Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Hi All, I read somewhere that it makes it more comfortable for the passengers if you lift the seats higher! I think they were doing this to Defender 110 that give Safari tours in Africa Has anyone done this? Can you buy a kit in the UK. Cheers, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I have the earlier version of these http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/catalogue/detail/32-second-row/flypage/460-classic-high-back.html?sef=hcfp the extension kit is mentioned on the page above, but not shown, it raise the seat back & moves it rearwards by approx 2 inches, it does not raise the seat cushion/base, if that is made higher your passengers won't have any decent headroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big.Mike Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 I have the earlier version of these http://www.exmoortri...k.html?sef=hcfp the extension kit is mentioned on the page above, but not shown, it raise the seat back & moves it rearwards by approx 2 inches, it does not raise the seat cushion/base, if that is made higher your passengers won't have any decent headroom. Hi Western, I guess I'm going to have to make something! I'm not overly worried about the headroom, there is about a foot above anyone but me (I'm 6'10")! I was thinking about using the space under the seats for storage, has anyone done this? Ta, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jode Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 We've mounted fire extinguishers (one each side) under the rear seat, and also store tent and tarpaulin bits there. But we haven't made up any storage units for under the seat - could be an intersting project. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselsteve Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 ive put the three front seats in mine passengers seem to think its a lot better just havent got round to doing the storage under yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 My Defender was made/assembled in South Africa by AAD (before LR took over and imported all parts). Some parts are different, like the chassis is galvanized and the sound proofing is much better. It also came with a VDO rev-counter which is a waste of time on a 300Tdi. But the best improvement was the rear seat which has the backrest at an angle and quite a bit further back than the UK versions here since 1996. The difference is noticeable if you look in the back window you can see the whole backrest whereas in the UK version the backrest is not visible. There are two plates to move the locking catches further back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Not a kit but definitely a bit taller/comfier than normal rear seats: http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=40580 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big.Mike Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 My Defender was made/assembled in South Africa by AAD (before LR took over and imported all parts). Some parts are different, like the chassis is galvanized and the sound proofing is much better. It also came with a VDO rev-counter which is a waste of time on a 300Tdi. But the best improvement was the rear seat which has the backrest at an angle and quite a bit further back than the UK versions here since 1996. The difference is noticeable if you look in the back window you can see the whole backrest whereas in the UK version the backrest is not visible. There are two plates to move the locking catches further back. I don't suppose you have any photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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