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luke11



Member Since: 10 May 2011
Location: Cambridge
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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Tonga Green
Seat Rails
Has anyone got experience of the seat rails available from MUD or Exmoor Trim, the exmoor trim ones are quite a bit more expensive so just wondering if they justify the extra expense? Any experience of either types would be appreciated

Luke
Post #112944 6th Jan 2012 5:23pm
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elz



Member Since: 23 Nov 2009
Location: Weybridge,Surrey
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Hi Luke, I'm 6'2" and consider either of these rail extenders to be a god send. I have the mudrails and it has enabled me to go on long trips in my defenders (TD5 and Puma) with no problem at all. In fact I bought two sets, just in case I had to sit in the passenger seat Very Happy . The only issue is that the front seat intrudes into the rear passenger area, just something to bear in mind. I'm thinking of selling them if you're interested, pm me.
Post #112968 6th Jan 2012 6:19pm
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bpman



Member Since: 21 May 2008
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Luke - there's lots on the forum about these, but in general ...

> they are available from a few suppliers- various designs
> you can make some from steel box section

or you can pack the rear seat fixing with washers to raise the rear end above the rail at the rear.

IMHO Mud have about the best name for these and I believe they have been safety tested.
Post #112969 6th Jan 2012 6:20pm
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Honker



Member Since: 26 Jun 2011
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 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
First mod I did Luke. I've the mud rails and apart from the extra leg room I also find your elbow has a better resting spot.
Stu
Post #112978 6th Jan 2012 6:30pm
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Killer90
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go kart seat risers are what we used on the old 110 cost £5 cut them down the the right height we wanted job done at the moment dad has a set of exmoor in his 110 expensive but it is a new landy so he wanted to go proper this time
Post #112985 6th Jan 2012 6:35pm
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BigRuss



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Luke I may have a set or 2 for you Whistle Russell
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Post #112987 6th Jan 2012 6:43pm
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bpman



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BigRuss wrote:
Luke I may have a set or 2 for you Whistle


well, do you or don't you ... "may" is a bit ...
Post #113001 6th Jan 2012 7:07pm
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bm52



Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
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6'2" as well. Mud rails are fantastic, got them on both seats.
the only downside is having to dip your head to see out of the side window when turning right - small price to pay for comfort. BM52
Post #113031 6th Jan 2012 8:24pm
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JWL



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I did the self assembly approach with a couple of lengths of box profile, now I've got an idea to weld a couple of flags on the side to shift the driving position to the middle of the motor by about an inch. I'm thinking it might just give the feeling of a bit more room when driving, taking the shoulder away from the door post a bit. It may work it may not but as it just costs me time not money then I'll just tinker about with the idea. Whistle
Post #113052 6th Jan 2012 8:54pm
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mick



Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
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I have mud rails Thumbs Up
Post #113055 6th Jan 2012 8:59pm
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T1G UP



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i'm afeter a set of mud rails as my super padded seats send me to far forward and i'm 4ft tall
Post #113057 6th Jan 2012 9:00pm
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BigRuss



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T1G UP wrote:
i'm afeter a set of mud rails as my super padded seats send me to far forward and i'm 4ft tall


You have a pm as well as luke Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black
Post #113059 6th Jan 2012 9:06pm
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Toplink



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Luke,
I used 4 large nuts(m16) as spacers under existing rails works fine and cost 50 pence. Very Happy Its never over in my land rover.
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Post #113097 6th Jan 2012 10:05pm
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Zagato
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JWL wrote:
I've got an idea to weld a couple of flags on the side to shift the driving position to the middle of the motor by about an inch.


Let us know how you get on Thumbs Up
Post #113158 7th Jan 2012 9:03am
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JWL



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Will do, might get myself motivated in the week, working on the motor at weekends is difficult as I have to look after my 2 boys. It's easier to keep an eye on them and forego what I want to do at the weekend to cut down on the "helpfull" things the eldest, who's autistic, likes to do around the house Rolling Eyes
Post #113185 7th Jan 2012 11:40am
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