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| tolley Member Since: 07 Nov 2011 Location: gloucester Posts: 1115   
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any one done a bulkhead removal bar , is it worth doing ? .
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1st Feb 2017 8:53pm |
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| Orangesofa Member Since: 10 Oct 2014 Location: Somerset Posts: 214 
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If you are talking the one where you cut down the bulkhead and cap it - then yes, did it last summer and highly recommend it for lots more space to recline the seats and it generally seems much roomier as you have less obstructed access to the rear.
If you do decide to do it, I would recommend buying more than one of the recommended drill bits (don't recall the size) as the bar is pretty tough and kills/snaps bits if you aren't very careful. Phil |
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1st Feb 2017 9:03pm |
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| tolley Member Since: 07 Nov 2011 Location: gloucester Posts: 1115
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yes that's the one , any photos of yours .
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1st Feb 2017 9:34pm |
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| jeffersj Member Since: 23 Jan 2015 Location: Near Preston Posts: 431 
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Did mine last year. This type do not need roof removal, takes time and you need to keep trying the trim for a good fit.
 Click image to enlarge Jeff Ex 1968 Series 2A Ex 90 TD5 Ex D3 Ex D4 |
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2nd Feb 2017 9:23am |
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| pjb Member Since: 08 Apr 2009 Location: Sunny Oxford Posts: 1244 |
Did one last year
From this Click image to enlarge Via this Click image to enlarge To This Click image to enlarge After sound proofing but before the cut edges were covered 2020 P300 HSE |
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2nd Feb 2017 9:50am |
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| jeffersj Member Since: 23 Jan 2015 Location: Near Preston Posts: 431
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Improved photo
Click image to enlarge Jeff Ex 1968 Series 2A Ex 90 TD5 Ex D3 Ex D4 |
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2nd Feb 2017 9:55am |
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| tolley Member Since: 07 Nov 2011 Location: gloucester Posts: 1115
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didn't realize the roof needed to be removed ,for some types . |
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2nd Feb 2017 6:52pm |
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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 2945
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Am I right in thinking the seat runners don't go back any further than before the removal?
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2nd Feb 2017 7:18pm |
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| Orangesofa Member Since: 10 Oct 2014 Location: Somerset Posts: 214
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Correct. The bulkhead hinders the recline angle so lower the bulkhead and you can increase the recline so moving the runners back won't be necessary unless you are a giant.
Whilst you may not want to be 'horizontal' whilst driving, the better recline allows you to push back further on the runners. Pre-bulkhead removal bar, I had to sit closer to the steering wheel in order to have the seat back at a comfortable angle. Remove the bulkhead and you can move away from the steering wheel and have a sensible recline angle too. I have unused slide on my runners now... Phil |
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2nd Feb 2017 8:31pm |
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| pjb Member Since: 08 Apr 2009 Location: Sunny Oxford Posts: 1244 |
My roof is off as I converted to a soft top at the same time.
No you do not need to remove it  2020 P300 HSE |
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3rd Feb 2017 8:57am |
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| driver Member Since: 02 Aug 2009 Location: bude , cornwall Posts: 206 
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Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Here are a couple of pictures after I did the rear of my 90, |
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3rd Feb 2017 12:25pm |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405 
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This one is like the OE estate version. You can fit raiser further back sliders with it. Shame a stronger L-shaped option is not available, that does not impede tilting the seat back from completely, to allow horizontal tilting and thicker comfier padding. Perhaps solid bar would do the trick? Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender |
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3rd Feb 2017 2:24pm |
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| Barneyboy Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Exmoor Posts: 1627  
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Hi we had the mud stuff depletion kit fitted to our puma but I really like the look of the bars instead and it would suit our ex military 90 soft top,I've tried searching for them but can't seem to find them please can anyone advise where we can get these from
many thanks Paul Tash n Barney |
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4th Feb 2017 4:22pm |
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| taffrican Member Since: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Living room Posts: 624  
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Keep your eyes open on eBay, that's where I got mine, it was only £80 delivered, it was an original part too, the company that supplied LR sometimes had a few that had very minor flaws that they sold off cheap, can't remember exactly who they were as it was a while back
Optimists say the glass is half full..
Pessimists say the glass is half empty.. Engineers say the glass is twice the size it needs to be! |
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5th Feb 2017 12:42am |
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