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lightning



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Commercial bulkhead replacement
l wonder if it would be possible to remove the bulkhead from the Commercial version of the Defender, and replace it with the Land Rover dog guard.

That way you would get more light into the vehicle and probably more room in the load area as well. and you would still have a safety barrier between the load area and cab.
Post #1052723 23rd Nov 2024 11:23pm
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BadgerWaz



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I carefully removed my own and bought a second-hand bulkhead that I cut the centre of. I then used rated black cargo netting to create the barrier between the front and back.

It looks smart enough and works as intended.


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Post #1052725 24th Nov 2024 12:14am
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BadgerWaz



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It's a shame the LR cargonet can't be used in place of the bulkhead, but there are no cieling mount points at the front.
I bought the LR cargo net first to see if this would work but it won't so its back in its bag and I wasted my money.
Post #1052726 24th Nov 2024 12:16am
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lightning



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What about the Land Rover dog guard. I was wondering if that could be fitted into the Commercial version?
Post #1052730 24th Nov 2024 12:41am
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J77



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The dog guard uses the same mounting points in the roof as the net. It will no doubt fit at the bottom and would work if you can secure it somehow at the top.

https://accessories-instructions.landrover...r/G4116228 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
Post #1052748 24th Nov 2024 10:01am
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BadgerWaz



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I don't have any anchor point access at the top in my commercial. I expect they're there under the plastic somewhere but without an exact point to holesaw I chose not to risk the carnage of multiple attempts.
Post #1052765 24th Nov 2024 1:18pm
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lightning



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How is the standard Commercial bulkhead attached at the top?
Post #1052767 24th Nov 2024 1:31pm
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J77



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I believe it’s attached where the rear grab handle would be on the regular 90



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Might be able to rig up a bracket of some sort and attach the dog guard that way? 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
Post #1052771 24th Nov 2024 2:12pm
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Co1



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Correct, the rear grab handle is the upper most structural attachment. I have a cargo net strung between those points to keep the dogs in the back after the bulkhead was removed.

The bulkhead itself has plenty of steel in it, so it’s not light and is awkward to manoeuvre. Worth having a second pair of hands on side if your going to remove it.
Post #1052796 24th Nov 2024 6:25pm
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