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lordackers



Member Since: 05 Dec 2018
Location: Leeds
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
Seat rails
Hi, looking to purchase for seat extender rails, any recommended brand or are they alll pretty much the same?

Thanks
Ackers
Post #746872 22nd Dec 2018 9:56am
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Bluest



Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
If you are feeling handy it is incredibly easy to make your own out of some box steel. All you need is some 40mm box steel off eBay, hack saw, a drill, 4 nuts and bolts and some black paint. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #746873 22nd Dec 2018 10:08am
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leeds



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Since you are not a million miles away from our warehouse in Halifax, why not pop across and see what 4x4overlander has to offer.


Brendan
Post #746876 22nd Dec 2018 11:59am
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BogMonster



Member Since: 05 Feb 2008
Location: Stanley
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Falkland Islands 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey
I have a couple of sets of the Mud UK ones, at 6'1" with longish legs and a few pies under the hood it is one of the best things to do to a car, my legs are comfortable and my belly isn't chafing the wheel. Only really works in a vehicle with no internal bulkhead, but in my two 110SW it is magic. ---
2006 Defender 110 SW 300Tdi • 2011 Ford Ranger XLT crewcab • 2015 Defender 110 Station Wagon Utility TDCi
Post #746879 22nd Dec 2018 12:50pm
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2010Blackdefender90



Member Since: 07 Jan 2018
Location: London
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
MUD rails 👍🏻
Post #746888 22nd Dec 2018 2:23pm
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Sulisuli



Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
Lordackers I have the ones from Brendan at 4x4overlander pop over and see him for great products and brilliant customer service just don’t ask for a discount Rolling with laughter 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90
Post #746889 22nd Dec 2018 2:25pm
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AMBxx



Member Since: 24 Jul 2016
Location: York
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
I've a set of unwanted Mudrails in the garage. They're your's for £25 plus postage.
They've been used for nearly 10 years. No longer needed as I was able to modify the new seat to move it back without rails (I wanted extra head room).
They're a bit marked, but nothing that affects their function. Let me know if you'd like a photo (PM would be best).

They're highly recommended if you have the standard seats.
Post #747114 24th Dec 2018 6:50am
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Mo Murphy



Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
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United Kingdom 1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey
I've used and been very happy with Mud rails.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey
Post #747137 24th Dec 2018 9:44am
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Orangesofa



Member Since: 10 Oct 2014
Location: Somerset
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
BogMonster wrote:
Only really works in a vehicle with no internal bulkhead...


I would have to partially disagree. Very Happy

When I still had a full bulkhead I used the Mud rails to give me more leg space and then later used the Mud Bulkhead bar to reduce the height of the bulkhead to give me more recline so that now I have the best of both.

Just using rails with a full size bulkhead is definitely an improvement but to get the full benefit - the bulkhead needs to at least be reduced in height. Phil
Post #747165 24th Dec 2018 12:50pm
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Balvaig



Member Since: 19 Feb 2016
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Scotland 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Corris Grey
I have fitted seat extender rails - they are great. However be aware that they raise the seat height as well.
I believe that Leed's rails have less effect on height if this might be an issue for you.
The raised seat height has never been a problem for me though.
Post #747183 24th Dec 2018 2:30pm
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leeds



Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
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Standard seat rails risers raise front and back of the seat by about 30mm and allow 50 mm movement further backwards.

4x4overlander do both the standard type seat rails and the low line type. Lowline raise front of the seat by about 5mm and the back by about 30mm and allows 50 mm movement further backwards.

Now I have never really notice back of seat being raised by about 25mm with respect to the front. If anyone experiences front of seat base catching back of thighs this type of seat rail might help.

With standard seat rails there is 30mm less space between thighs and steering wheel. If of larger thigh statute then smaller steering wheel will help as they are typically 2”/50mm smaller in diameter.


HTH


Brendan
Post #747186 24th Dec 2018 3:06pm
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Rkcorry



Member Since: 23 Jan 2017
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I’ve got a set of mud rails going spare. In great used condition. No bolt to attach the rails. Though easily sourced.
Available for a 35.00 donation to the def2 site. As postage is considerable due to weight.

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Post #747305 25th Dec 2018 3:34pm
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strang



Member Since: 16 May 2012
Location: Happy Valley
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
Balvaig wrote:
I have fitted seat extender rails - they are great. However be aware that they raise the seat height as well.
I believe that Leed's rails have less effect on height if this might be an issue for you.
The raised seat height has never been a problem for me though.


Thats why I chose Brendan's option - much better for me personally. Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
Post #747387 26th Dec 2018 2:47pm
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