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Iguana



Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
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United Kingdom 1992 Defender 130 200 Tdi HCPU Chawton White
1992 Defender 130 seat comfort improvement
Hi all,

I have a 130 ex mountain rescue ambulance, currently being converted to a camper Thumbs Up

Seats are as expected cramped, and I have the rear bulkhead, which means not much room for expansion.

What are the best options to improve height a little, but more importantly add a bit of comfort for those long drives?

I see Exmoor trim have some great options, but £1000+++

Cheers
Thumbs Up Iggy/Ieuan
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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8
Post #919026 28th Aug 2021 6:02pm
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gcc130



Member Since: 05 Jun 2015
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Have you tried seat risers?
I’m 6’2” and most of my previous 110s and 130s have been station wagons or crew cabs so I can push the seat right back. My recently purchased 110 Dormobile is based on a hard top with bulkhead. It came with Exmoor Trim seat risers fitted to standard puma cloth seats, a completely different driving position but I find it very comfortable.
As an aside I am going to remove the top half of the bulkhead, but that is to give me a slightly longer bed, as a bonus it will give me even more legroom when driving😊
Post #919034 28th Aug 2021 7:39pm
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Iguana



Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
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United Kingdom 1992 Defender 130 200 Tdi HCPU Chawton White
Thanks Thumbs Up

I've ordered a set of seat risers, to see if that will work Thumbs Up Iggy/Ieuan
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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8
Post #919102 29th Aug 2021 3:43pm
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Iguana



Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
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United Kingdom 1992 Defender 130 200 Tdi HCPU Chawton White
Managed to get a simple set of risers, fitted today

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What a difference already, although need to test on a run Thumbs Up Iggy/Ieuan
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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8
Post #919584 1st Sep 2021 7:07pm
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v8bob



Member Since: 14 Mar 2018
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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
I have similar riser but about half inch higher at the back than front. Allows an extra click back on the recline.

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I Like Old Skool



Member Since: 23 Feb 2015
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United Kingdom 1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi ST Coniston Green
I'd be worried about the feet bending/snapping with those fitted. I've already had to weld my feet back together and to the runners on my seats and that is in the standard position with the runners partially resting on the seat box.

The standard runners/feet are not the strongest design so perhaps a full length box section riser that also supports the runner might be a better long term solution now you have tested the position?
Post #919634 2nd Sep 2021 7:30am
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Iguana



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United Kingdom 1992 Defender 130 200 Tdi HCPU Chawton White
Great point Thumbs Up

I'll keep a close eye on it, not done a run yet as work keeps getting in the way Evil or Very Mad Iggy/Ieuan
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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8
Post #919713 2nd Sep 2021 7:25pm
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gcc130



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These are the risers on my Dormobile, can’t see a manufacturer but I suspect they may be Exmoor Trim.

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Post #919775 3rd Sep 2021 10:39am
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Iguana



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United Kingdom 1992 Defender 130 200 Tdi HCPU Chawton White
Like the look of them Thumbs Up Iggy/Ieuan
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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8
Post #919827 3rd Sep 2021 4:49pm
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gcc130



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Having looked at Exmoor website I don’t think they are the same, mine look more like offerings from Terrafirma and others on eBay🙂
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
I Like Old Skool wrote:
I'd be worried about the feet bending/snapping with those fitted. I've already had to weld my feet back together and to the runners on my seats and that is in the standard position with the runners partially resting on the seat box.

The standard runners/feet are not the strongest design so perhaps a full length box section riser that also supports the runner might be a better long term solution now you have tested the position?


+1. My 1988 90 also had broken seat feet, standard mounting directly on seat box. Seatbox also cracked under runners 😣
After that I fitted 50 x 6mm flat bar under the runners to spread the load too. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #919832 3rd Sep 2021 5:18pm
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Oldowner



Member Since: 26 Dec 2018
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Aintree Green
I Like Old Skool wrote:
I'd be worried about the feet bending/snapping with those fitted. I've already had to weld my feet back together and to the runners on my seats and that is in the standard position with the runners partially resting on the seat box.

The standard runners/feet are not the strongest design so perhaps a full length box section riser that also supports the runner might be a better long term solution now you have tested the position?


The runners were redesigned in 1997/8 the be a one piece pressing to remove the separate feet and as a result are much stronger.
Post #919840 3rd Sep 2021 6:02pm
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L110CDL



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I'm only 5' 9" tall so i'm lucky that i don't need the extra length but i did want some more comfort so i fitted a set of XS half leather heated seats, very comfy and a bit taller than my old standard seats

standard seats, all level




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the middle seat is is till standard but you can see the difference in height with the XS seats




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Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #919874 3rd Sep 2021 8:43pm
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