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blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17372

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

ronwong wrote:
They are great. My sw don't have the back metal behind the seats. Mine is in the XS trim so centre mesh and half leather, your seats looks much better in fact.

Don't mind me asking, it seems that what you are doing is remove the bush, which prevents metal to metal contact. So you are making use of that 1cm or so allowance. Does it rattle? Also there is no modification to the mechanism at all in this case.

You may find that on an SW or USW you don't have the spacer thingies fitted in the first place - I think that they're fitted on the DC only, because of the limited clearance between the seat and the back panel of the cab.

17th Jan 2014 1:38pm

Derek Low

Member Since: 26 Sep 2013
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posts: 4

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Bonatti Grey

Theres no modification to the mechanism at all, just removal of bushes. No rattling issues.

17th Jan 2014 5:48pm

ronwong

Member Since: 28 Jun 2012
Location: Singapore
Posts: 120

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Orkney Grey

noted. Which means no help for SW models....

20th Jan 2014 2:03am

cfong02

Member Since: 11 Aug 2014
Location: Puchong
Posts: 9

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 DCPU Zermatt Silver

2014 Saving my children from 90 degree sore back

Dear Derek,

Just found your thread over Google.

Got a Double Cab Pick Up, I'm planning to do something on the 2nd Row seats, before my children totally hate me for bringing them into the Defender.

I'm glad that I found your posting, unfortunately the links are expired, do you mind to post again, or send it over to me, pretty please ?

my email: cffong @ gmail. com

I live in Puchong, if you around the corner, please let me know, let me buy you tea or coffee.

cheers,

CF

Derek Low wrote:
Hi,

I know this thread has been idle for a while. I recently converted my puma DCPU to a SW and without the rear window panel longer in place, I can now modify the middle row seats to recline further. So, I thought I share some pics in case some of you are still interested with the mod.

As it turns out, You just need to remove 4 bushings installed in the hinges to recline the seats further. But you'll need to first remove the seat covers and cushion foam to have access to the hinge assembly. Once hinge plate removed, the bushing can be easily slided off.

My middle row seats now reclines further (though not significantly more) but the difference is huge in terms of comfort!

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/953767...153019.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/953767...153040.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/953767...153056.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/953767...153106.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/953767...162426.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/953767...162636.jpg

Cheers!

11th Aug 2014 2:59pm

H3nry

Member Since: 08 Jan 2014
Location: Heathrow
Posts: 134

Any solution/modification for a SW?

11th Aug 2014 4:17pm

cfong02

Member Since: 11 Aug 2014
Location: Puchong
Posts: 9

Solution to recline DCPU 2nd row?

I have removed all head cushions on the 2nd row, it is now appear to be more space for the seat to recline backward. However, I'm still wondering what did Derek mean by removing the bushing, plate etc.

Can somebody help...?

28th Aug 2014 4:45pm

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3707

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red

Where the pivot point is, where the seat backs fold forward. If you remove the trim from this area and move the seat back up and down you will see that the back rest 'rests' against bush type things in the hinge. If you remove the bush type things the seat back will recline further. I would suggest that you remove the seats from the vehicle.

29th Aug 2014 7:02am

tookaphotoof

Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: dordrecht
Posts: 1279

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black

I don't know how tall your kids are but removing the headrest isn't a long term solution.
You might want to have a look at the Exmoor rear seats if you want more space.
I'm now in the process letting a shop design a larger seat base to mount two original front seats on it with the right angle. If everything goes to plan I'll end up with more storage space, more legroom and a far more comfortable place to stay for my passengers in the back.

29th Aug 2014 7:38am

cfong02

Member Since: 11 Aug 2014
Location: Puchong
Posts: 9

AndrewS wrote:
Where the pivot point is, where the seat backs fold forward. If you remove the trim from this area and move the seat back up and down you will see that the back rest 'rests' against bush type things in the hinge. If you remove the bush type things the seat back will recline further. I would suggest that you remove the seats from the vehicle.

Thanks Adnrews! By 'Trim' did you mean the black cover behind the seats?

29th Aug 2014 7:51am

1750gtv

Member Since: 24 Aug 2023
Location: Bury
Posts: 1

Can I get a prize for resurrecting the oldest thread?

I have to admit I found this by Google.

Does anyone have a pic of the bushing referred to here?

I have a double cab seat with all the trim off. I think I can see the Bush to be removed but no idea how to do it.

Many thanks

24th Aug 2023 3:07pm

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