Defender front seats

[Mikes defender]

The seats on my defender are starting to get a bit tired.. after 175000km with some ones bum bouncing around they have seen better days. The material has held up but some metal has protruded though the back rest of the seat at the side bolsters. Had a look and the original foam has just disappeared to expose the metal frame. I think the seat cushion has also sunk down.

Found these links

Does any one have experiance with these guys? easy enough to fit? Are they comfy enough?

Welcome to Exmoor Trim (http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/)

Thinking of buying this kit seems resonable with the exchange rates. Just waiting for shipping costs.

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Thanks

mikesdefender

[rijidij]

Try Rovacraft (http://rovacraft.com.au/index.html). There's no harm at least getting a quote off suppliers in Aus.

[ADMIRAL]

Why not look at aftermarket replacements. Check out the Stratos range. Not cheap, but you can choose different models. I recall their mount is also hinged to allow access to the batteries. I remember running into a Defender owner on our last northwest trip, and he commented they were his best ever single change to the vehicle.

[JDNSW]

I replaced the sat foams of mine with ones from Exmoor. Unfortunately I don't believe they will sell retail any more, but I found their service and product excellent.

In my view the original seats are comfortable and I preferred to restore them rather than face the problems of fitting different seats. There are two problems, one is finding seats that allow access to the battery and tools, and the other is the hassle and cost of getting the different seats engineered.

John

[stuart]

Rovacraft (http://rovacraft.com.au/products/vicspecials.html)


The seats on my defender are starting to get a bit tired.. after 175000km with some ones bum bouncing around they have seen better days. The material has held up but some metal has protruded though the back rest of the seat at the side bolsters. Had a look and the original foam has just disappeared to expose the metal frame. I think the seat cushion has also sunk down.

Found these links

Does any one have experiance with these guys? easy enough to fit? Are they comfy enough?

Welcome to Exmoor Trim (http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/)

Thinking of buying this kit seems resonable with the exchange rates. Just waiting for shipping costs.

Land Rover Defender 110 90 2 Seat Retrim Kit Techno on eBay (end time 22-Mar-10 11:02:50 GMT) (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-Defender-110-90-2-Seat-Retrim-Kit-Techno_W0QQitemZ170386339647QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item27abd1373f )

Thanks

mikesdefender

[Mikes defender]

Just had a look at rover craft.. ill be on the phone tomorrow... i do have a set of peugeot 504 and another set of 505 seat in my shed that are spare and was considering putting them in. I think they are far to wide. altho very comfy sprung seat!

I think a standard seat with brand new foam will be the go...

[VladTepes]

Have a look through the (recent-ish ?) editions of the AULRO magazine - I know I put an article in there (can;t recall the author) who redid his seats - bought the foam from the UK. It's a really good "how to" project.

[Mikes defender]

Just finished fitting the new foam back, and base with new covers.. All from rovacraft.

Really happy with the service they turned up on my doorstep the next morning after ordering it!! Im a big fan of joints that actualy have stuff in stock. There is nothing more annoying to me then the phase "we can get it in". If you can't sell somthing you don't have... anyway

The was a bit of a fight to get the back cover sitting right but i am really happy with the results. The covers come with a DVD that shows you how to do it. They blend into the other seats and i don't think you could tell it was a new cover unless i told you.

I didn't realise how bad the old seats were until i fitted the new one.. I now sit about 1 to 2 inches higher in the car.. So much more comfy. I bet they will get comfyer as they mold themselfs to my backside.

Thanks Guys

Mike

[cewilson]

Can I ask how much without being rude?

[DeeJay]

Can I ask how much without being rude?

And can I ask how much & be rude??:D

[cewilson]

And can I ask how much & be rude??:D

One of us will get an answer then :angel:

[Mikes defender]

$220 inculding gst... so expecive.. altho you could do it cheaper buy just using new foam and the old covers.. My covers had holes make by the frame of the seat.

[lardy]

[QUOTE=Mikes
Hey mike just for your information i did change out the old foam and reupholstered my front seats ,,,a piece of **** mate i bought mine from famous four in the uk and had them shipped fedex the are great as i am a fat bastard and the are holding up good.