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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: cotefarmboy on March 29, 2008, 14:48:56

Title: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: cotefarmboy on March 29, 2008, 14:48:56: I want to replace the uncomfortable front seats in my 90, there are many posts on this subject but I'm looking for some advice as to what seats will go in without needing welding or extensive modification as my DIY skills are limited.

So far i have seen some at Exmoor trim but it will set me back nearly Â£450, I am sure there is a cheaper way.
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: BK on March 29, 2008, 15:15:50: MR2 mk2 seats go in a treat and are very comfy and not too high and not too low,they have a pump up lumbar support,recline,tilt up and down,all you need is piece of box section and a few nuts and bolts and the jobs a good un!! and trust me they are very very comfy :)
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: landraver on March 29, 2008, 16:23:20: I've thought about doing this, but, once the seats are in is it possible to "easily" get to the battery compartment?
Also, has anyone tried fitting Rover 100 seats?

Jeff
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: jjsaul on March 29, 2008, 16:37:18: We've got Saab 9-5 seats in the front of our 110.

You need some box section and a piece of steel / ally plate to mount them on. Oh and a few nuts and bolts :lol:

Still got easy access to the battery box because we made the passenger side one tilt backwards on the piece of plate that the runners are bolted to. (It's hinged at the back and just has a catch at the front to hold it in the down position)

I'll try and get some photos in the next few days.
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: MuddyMachine on March 29, 2008, 16:39:50: I have a set of these, nice and comfy, and easy to fit

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-of-Reclining-Car-Bucket-Seats-RED-BLUE-or-BLACK_W0QQitemZ260224209455QQihZ016QQcategoryZ30172QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: tack43 on March 29, 2008, 18:44:56: I fitted some Rover Metro (100) seats in my old S3. Found they sat up too high to be comfortable on standard sub frame. Never got round to sorting it out but I'm sure a better sub frame could be found/made. They were out of a 3 door car, seat tilt was useful.
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: Range Rover Blues on March 29, 2008, 19:37:34: I've seen RRC seats, both the front and back sets, fitted into Defenders before. Quite hardy unlike some car seats as they are built for a 4x4 and the cloth ones are dirt cheap.
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: BK on March 30, 2008, 18:58:39: my mates got rrc seats in his 90,nice and comfy but too high,his head hits the roof and hes only 5 foot 10 and its a stretch to push the clutch in :)
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: Lincs niva on March 30, 2008, 20:20:54: My old S3 had cloth jag seats fitted very comfy

Cheers Gav
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: cotefarmboy on March 31, 2008, 15:59:59: The eBay ones mentioned above seem too cheap to be true at less then Â£70 a pair :D

Will get some ordered up.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Slide-Recline-Rally-Car-Bucket-Seats-Pair-Black_W0QQitemZ280209951709QQihZ018QQcategoryZ30172QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: BK on April 01, 2008, 13:49:06: Id try em before you buy cos I sat in some in a 90 truck cab once and there wasnt enough padding for me,they were bone hard to sit in,they sell em at makro near me
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: cotefarmboy on April 01, 2008, 14:03:37: After measuring I reckon they are too big anyway :(

Back to the drawing board
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: BK on April 01, 2008, 16:49:00: tell ya Mr2 seats go straight in
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: cotefarmboy on April 01, 2008, 18:16:19: Bidding on some on eBay now :)
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: BK on April 01, 2008, 18:46:14: go 4 it just make sure they are mk2 seats :D
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: MuddyMachine on April 01, 2008, 18:55:34: [quote author =topic=58113.msg514162#msg514162 date=1206975599]
The eBay ones mentioned above seem too cheap to be true at less then Â£70 a pair :D

Will get some ordered up.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Slide-Recline-Rally-Car-Bucket-Seats-Pair-Black_W0QQitemZ280209951709QQihZ018QQcategoryZ30172QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
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I have them fitted, they are very comfy and have plenty of room, seat not even all the way back :shock:. I am 6foot. Got to admit I dont know how long they will last :lol:
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: Mule on April 01, 2008, 19:10:44: I have Ford Scorpio Leather seats in mine sit in very well haven't wired them up though so static, just made an L shaped bracket and bolted them to the seat box, very comfy, may be a bit soft for some.
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: paradigm shift on April 03, 2008, 18:14:26: Is it because you simply don't fit the standard seats or because they're knackered? A friend of mine got the seat re-trimming kit from Paddocks so his are basically like brand new and they're a world apart from my saggy 20 year old ones. Well worth the money for what are effectively brand new seats imho.. especially as you can still get into the battery compartment and they match the rest of the vehicle.
Title: Re: Replacement Front Seats
Post by: Rasbo on April 03, 2008, 18:16:45: Cobra Monaco's with landrover logo trim, only time my bum ached was when i sat in traffic on the m1 for 12 hrs.