Thread: Seats & General Comfort

Originally Posted by rmd

Hi guys,
Took my wife for a rather long highway ride in the 2004 defender 110....
I consider the ‘ol Brit quite comfy, she does not!!!
Does anyone know if the seats from a newer model will fit the 2004?
I’m planning on resomatting the interior and rebuilding suspension etc.
what else should I do?!
Cheers - Rhys.

You don't say whether its just the general ride or/and the actual seat that is problem ,
If both then fitting new seat foam makes huge difference , if you go local for foam get them to build before you cover and get wife to test sit on it so they can "tune" foam density etc to suit .
New good quality gas shocks, also make big difference to oe or old .
Tyre pressure should be adjusted to suit load at the time , if you are a bit lazy and just leave at full load pressures the ride is a lot harsher . This makes more difference than springs , but also if you have hd springs fitted and run light there is not much you can do. one way to overcome this is have light springs fitted and fit inter-spring airsprings which are air adjustable to handle the occasions when you need to load up.

Hi Guys,

Wow lots of useful information, I think her issue is the width of the seats, and hardness.

Have decided to:
- Purchase new foam and covers for her seat.
- New shockies & bush kits all around
- Resomat sound proofing - all around & under bonnet.

See how that works!!

PS, I don't let anyone put their feet on the dash, being a Paramedic I have seen the outcome post MVA more than once...

Originally Posted by rmd

PS, I don't let anyone put their feet on the dash, being a Paramedic I have seen the outcome post MVA more than once...

I thought it was airbags that caused the horror damage with feet on dash?

Originally Posted by rmd

Hi Guys,

Wow lots of useful information, I think her issue is the width of the seats, and hardness.

Have decided to:
- Purchase new foam and covers for her seat.
- New shockies & bush kits all around
- Resomat sound proofing - all around & under bonnet.

See how that works!!

PS, I don't let anyone put their feet on the dash, being a Paramedic I have seen the outcome post MVA more than once...

Before you buy go through the British sites,there is a multitude of seat options. Pat

No airbags in a Defender.

Originally Posted by PAT303

Before you buy go through the British sites,there is a multitude of seat options. Pat

Pat, you got some links to other option.....my bride is wanting better lumber support.

Originally Posted by sako243

Well I've gone to one extreme and fitted a set of seats out of an L332 into my 110 (including the rears). Just need to wire in the TVs and heated seats...

Sounds interesting....do you still have the start battery under the passenger seat??

I’m thinking about relocating the start battery to give more seating options.

Originally Posted by manic

I thought it was airbags that caused the horror damage with feet on dash?

Dependent on the level / type of impact & dash disintegration, there can be a number of pelvic, KOF, or femural bone injuries. Think of worst case, if the legs are straight and knees locked the force will travel down the legs, and has to come out somewhere....
Airbags are super awesome if 'used' properley, ie. seat belt on, person sitting corectly... etc.