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| foxhound Member Since: 02 Mar 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 363   
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Lots of us want more legroom and look at seat risers as a solution but be careful which ones you buy.
I bought some a while back and although i had more leg room going backwards, my legs hit the steering wheel and I hated them. However, I bought another pair from Brendan recently and they are fab. As the ad says, say you get more leg room but for a very minimal increase in height. I thoroughly recommend them https://www.4x4overlander.com/product/defender-seat-risers/ 110 Defender 300tdi & Penman trailer with ally exped top and roof tent |
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30th Oct 2019 3:19pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3310 
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I have the same. They look a bit crap compared to others but work brilliantly. WARNING.
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30th Oct 2019 4:20pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2243 
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I use Mud seat rails, they are absolutely perfect for me, perfect height and increased travel.
It's important to remember that we are all individuals and that what suits one may not suit another. Do your homework before buying. Remember that a stack of washers is still the most cost effective and adjustable solution to the problem of the limited seat travel. Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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30th Oct 2019 7:43pm |
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| mobilesawmiller Member Since: 03 Mar 2013 Location: Co,Tyrone Posts: 100
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Mud gets my vote too.
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1st Nov 2019 4:56pm |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831 
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I had a set fitted a couple of years ago which I found uncomfortable as they were tapered towards the front and I couldn't get used to the angle . Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to  us off.
Richard |
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2nd Nov 2019 9:44am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5724 
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I bought the thin front edge ones from Brendan, but don’t like the change in slope of the seat base. So wish I’d gone with Mud ones. Anyone want a swap?
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2nd Nov 2019 10:35am |
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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 907 
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I turned up some 1 1/4" spacers from a bit of 1" diameter nylon bar I had kicking around. Eight longer bolts and that was me done. A great mod and not exactly difficult.
You could do the same with some stacks of 'penny' washers if you don't happen to have a lathe in your shed, and you can then adjust the height in increments of one washer thickness at a time. |
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2nd Nov 2019 11:57am |
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| Martyn668 Member Since: 17 Mar 2013 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 135
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+1 for Mud.
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9th Nov 2019 5:09pm |
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| BogMonster Member Since: 05 Feb 2008 Location: Stanley Posts: 400  
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Mud in two vehicles, wouldn't be without them. ---
2006 Defender 110 SW 300Tdi • 2011 Ford Ranger XLT crewcab • 2015 Defender 110 Station Wagon Utility TDCi |
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9th Nov 2019 8:10pm |
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| PCM Member Since: 25 Jan 2019 Location: North East Posts: 874
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I bought a mud set and although they worked they didn’t look the best.
If you like shiny things, the exmore set are a work of art.  Click image to enlarge |
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9th Nov 2019 10:53pm |
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| PCM Member Since: 25 Jan 2019 Location: North East Posts: 874
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Duplicate post. Sorry.
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9th Nov 2019 11:18pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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You can instead fit spacers to the rear of the seat mount for £5 and achieve the same
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10th Nov 2019 7:58am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5724
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No. Just fitting spacers will raise the seat and allow it to go slightly further back, but the raiser rails raise the seat and move the seat mounting positions further back. Giving you much more leg room.
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10th Nov 2019 9:26am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5724
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These must be the best ones.
https://www.4x4overlander.com/product/defe...s-premium/ Wow, the price.  . |
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10th Nov 2019 9:31am |
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