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  1. 15th September 2012, 05:20 PM #1
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    Defender handbrake mods

    Hey All,

    is there a clever mod to move the handbrake lever to a less anoying position?

    After 20+ years of LR I'm finally sick of the stupid lever pressing into my leg.

    Cheers,

    Adam
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  2. 15th September 2012, 05:23 PM #2
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    Derp!

    20 seconds on google turned up this:

    www.REEDX.net

    Other suggestions welcome, but this would seem to fit the bill.

    Cheers,

    Adam
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    Yes, I have an ex 1997 disco 1 park brake lever mounted on the left next to my seat, did away with the centre box, will make another with a few mods anyhow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    Yes, I have an ex 1997 disco 1 park brake lever mounted on the left next to my seat, did away with the centre box, will make another with a few mods anyhow.

    JC
    Did you need to lose the cubby box to fit the disco brake, or was that just for preference?
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    Quote Originally Posted by akelly View Post
    Did you need to lose the cubby box to fit the disco brake, or was that just for preference?
    Hi Adam,

    My County cubby box is I think wider than the Defender one, But yes it had to go as I also moved the seats 50mm closer together to distance myself from belting my elbow on the door....

    I reckon looking at those pics in the link you posted that it would fit fine if you didn't choose to move the seats inboard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    Hi Adam,

    My County cubby box is I think wider than the Defender one, But yes it had to go as I also moved the seats 50mm closer together to distance myself from belting my elbow on the door....

    I reckon looking at those pics in the link you posted that it would fit fine if you didn't choose to move the seats inboard.

    JC
    Ah, I see. I was just looking at the D2 part - it should fit the same and might be easier to get hold of than the rangie one.

    Looks like I have a job for next week!

    Cheers,

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    FWIW - I like it where it is as if I'm on a long run, I sometimes use it as a foot rest...

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    Quote Originally Posted by akelly View Post
    Ah, I see. I was just looking at the D2 part - it should fit the same and might be easier to get hold of than the rangie one.

    Looks like I have a job for next week!

    Cheers,

    Adam
    Adam,
    be much appreciated if you can document and post your mod if it eventuates.
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    here are some pics of mine Jason, including the disco seats. sorry about the messy carpet...
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  10. 16th September 2012, 11:56 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by camel_landy View Post
    FWIW - I like it where it is as if I'm on a long run, I sometimes use it as a foot rest...

    M
    Yep.

    I looked at moving mine years ago, but with my long pins the handbrake lever is good support, stopping my leg flopping over too much on a trip.

    If I let my legs open too far I end up with left knee pain, which I get everytime we take the Patrol instead.
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