Thread: Fitting Anchor Points for Child Restraint in 2008 Defender

I've just had 2 anchor points fitted to a Puma 90 by WesbarVanquip in Perth. The anchor points are fixed on the floor and through a steel crossmember on the underside, giving a secure mounting point. This may be an alternative to a CRAB bar. Give Steve of WesbarVanquip a call (08 9458 9177) - he was very helpful when I spoke to him about methods of fitting the anchor points.

i had a restraint fitted into the 110 pickup
guys at seat belt solutions did it for me
compliance plate fitted to the door and couldnt be happier


cheers
muddy

yeah wesbar is the place to go. the other option is the arb cargo barrier which has them fitted into it.

Sorry to hijack this but has anyone had this done in Tasmania?

Any info on who or where would be fantastic!

I have a 2008 defender SW and have the crab bar fitted by TL Engineering in Bayswater Perth for around $500. This includes all the necessary certification and compliance plate.

There are no issues with the second row of seats. I had three anchor points fitted along the length of the bar so that my two kiddie seats can be moved around easily.

The bar can easily be unbolted should you need the extra room for luggage.


Hope this helps.

Just re-vitalising this old thread as I was doing some research...

TL Engineering now quote $660 all-up to do the job.

This is the 'official' word from a Perth Land Rover dealer on the process, as per email today... quite a difference hey?...

With regard to child anchor points. They are not fitted to the Defenders in Australia, and we, as a Land Rover dealer, cannot retro fit them.
The process by yourself to have them fitted to Australian standards is as follows.
1/ have the vehicle inspected by an authorised engineer listed with the Dept. of Planning and Infrastructure, (Welshpool Licencing Centre is the Engineers Branch)
2/ The engineer designs the specifications required for the restraint points.
3/ Apply to the Dept. Planning Engineers branch for the modification to be authorised.
4/ on approval, have the modification performed by an engineering company recommended by the design engineer.
5/ take the vehicle back to Dept. of Planning Engineers Dept. for inspection and final approval, at which time they will issue a modified Vehicle Permit.

I understand this all sounds long winded and too hard, but it’s not. The process from start to finish is approximately six weeks, and the overall cost I would think somewhere around $2500, of which the design engineer will be charging $1800 give or take.
I’ve always found the engineers and inspectors at Welshpool friendly and informative, as long as you do it by the book.
With regard to the differing information and options from the Australian Land Rover website compared to the English one, use only the Australian. The English options and accessories are much more wide and varied, due to market demand, compliancing etc etc.

$1800 for design engineer... so, who's in the right...?

Originally Posted by muddys1

i had a restraint fitted into the 110 pickup
guys at seat belt solutions did it for me
compliance plate fitted to the door and couldnt be happier


cheers
muddy

Is that in a double cab/crew cab pickup? if so can you please post photos?

Many thanks

John

Sounds like an excuse to install a proper cargo barrier and set of draws
The cargo barrier is almost a must for loading the rear of a defender
Have seen child restraints on ARB barriers and black widow
Dc