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Member Since: 05 Jan 2021
Location: London
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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi DCPU Loire Blue
Double cab rear seats
Hi guys,

Does anyone know if tdci middle row station wagon seats can be used in a td5 double cab and what is needed?

Cheers
Post #1017716 7th Dec 2023 3:36pm
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
There are threads on here about doing this however it is not just a simple "unbolt the old, bolt in the new" job. As I recall the chassis cross-member under the seat needs changing and the floor where the wheel arches risers are (adjacent to the C-post) needs chopping and changing.

Hopefully someone will confirm and expand ...
Post #1017727 7th Dec 2023 5:59pm
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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi DCPU Loire Blue
Thanks Blackwolf I did search but haven’t had much luck finding any info!
Post #1017730 7th Dec 2023 6:27pm
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Will@LRW



Member Since: 04 May 2019
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 1997 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
Yes.....

The chassis A frame crossmember will need drilling/cutting to accept the mounting brackets.

The tub will need modifying to allow the seat rake angle (unless you raise the feet up) and to drill into these brackets. YRM do a modification kit https://yrmit.co.uk/product/2nd-row-seat-c...or-5-door/

Replace the mid crossmember with the Puma one.

DC second row seats are more upright, via an installed a bush. You'll need real DC seats or SW seats with the bush installed. I don't think it's available as a separate part number.

There are more hacky ways of doing it (as the popular YT video shows), but the seat belt female part is part of the seat, so they need to bolt to the chassis somehow. Aluminium is not an acceptable material for seat belt mountings. The Td5 male seat belts should be able to be kept.

Diagrams to help: https://www.lrworkshop.com/diagrams/land-r...ting_45084
https://www.lrworkshop.com/diagrams/land-r...rame_45083 LR Workshop
Find a Defender's history and spec: https://defender.lrworkshop.com
Post #1017733 7th Dec 2023 7:25pm
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Ad-doublecab



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Thank you Will!!
Post #1017738 7th Dec 2023 8:01pm
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NickMc



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There’s also two brackets that fit to the a-frame crossmember under the tub for the striker. The seat brackets are different as well.
Post #1017854 8th Dec 2023 11:49pm
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