Mulgo seat extension rails

[ezyrama]

Just got a set of seat rails sent to me, what a difference!!, it feels like I am driving the old Range Rover Classic with a shed load more legroom too! With the rear access storage draw now under the cubby box, I don't have to even lift my arm from the cubby to change gears. Now looking at a set of steely's and muddies to save the alloys when off road. I have lodged the application and just have to get it authorised by MOTWAF, (Minister of Territorial Warfare and Finance).
Cheers Ian

[cooperrat]

of a pic of drawer/cubby set up Ezyrama ? and is the extra height using the seat rails noticeable cheers

[Loubrey]

of a pic of drawer/cubby set up Ezyrama ? and is the extra height using the seat rails noticeable cheers

Hi cooperat,

After many years of driving Defenders with the seat in the normal position the slightly higher seat base was a little noticeable at first, but I got used to it in less than a day. I'm 6'1" and could not believe the difference in comfort (I was perfectly happy in a Defender before!!!).

Cheers,

Lou

[holsd90]

Seat rails are amazing. I'm a tad under 6' and just managed without. My son is 6'5" and has to have them. Best $90 bucks eva!

[BilboBoggles]

Just curious, when you have the seat rails fitted and you are using the full length, do your kids in the back lose their knee caps?

[ezyrama]

Just curious, when you have the seat rails fitted and you are using the full length, do your kids in the back lose their knee caps?

Hi Guys
Probably but I don't sit in the back so I don't care;). Seriously, yes it does encroach on the leg room but for me, I am 5'11" and I find I cant sit all the way back as it is too much of a stretch now. We only have one kid now that comes with us now so it just means she has to sit behind her evil mother instead of lil' ol' me:angel:
Photo 1 is sets at full extension without rails.
Photo 2 is rails fitted.
Photo 3 is rails fitted with seat fully back
Photo 4 is box under seat for rear seat storage (not completed yet)
Photo 5 is roughly where I have set set too.
Cheers Ian

[tonyci]

Hi Ian
Looks like a good mod. Are they easy to fit ?, would hate to brake hard and have the seat come lose.
Cheers
Tony

[Loubrey]

Tony,

Very easy fit (just make sure you take note of the spacer washer sequence!)

They will never come loose under any normal condition (if fitted properly of course) and the seat itself remains on its own rail, so there is no difference in operation.

Really good investment.

Cheers,

Lou

[tonyci]

Lou
Thanks, sounds like I will have to invest in a set.
Cheers
Tony

[2 rocks]

Photo 3 is rails fitted with seat fully back


Wow! I'm 6'4" and I'm loving that pic...just have to work out a mod for the County (it has two bolts at the front of the seat rail).

Cheers
Mike

[ezyrama]

Sorry for the late reply, Real easy to fit, makes a hell of a difference and would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of getting a set. Just fitted the "Aldi" mobile camera today ($80.00), It records for 20 minutes at a time in colour and for 3 hrs on a fully charged battery, night mode has 4 LED lights to illuminate your drive but records in black n white, you can stop and start it manually or set the motion sensor to record when it detect movement. As it runs a Micro SD card, you can also watch what you record on your iPhone before you upload it to a computer. Going 4wding this weekend to "The Springs" so I'll try to remember to post a link to a video or 2 on Monday.
Cheers Ian

[Hannah110]

If you like the seat rails and still want a bit more room....try the handbrake kicker kit from Les Richmond Automotive....Les Richmond Automotive (http://www.lrautomotive.com.au).

Small angle change, easy to install and what a difference

[ezyrama]

Thanks Hannah,I'll check it out. I usually use the handbrake (no not the wife)as a footrest whilst driving long distances and with the seat rails in it's better than ever.

[juddy]

I have noticed some seat ext sets, also raise the height of the seat, is this the case with this type?

[Hannah110]

I would imagine all seat extension kits will lift/ raise the seating position. I have the mulga ones and in order for the set to slide further back it must be raised above the lip behind the the rails. The raise at first may feel strange but certainly does make a difference in knee and leg geometry I guess. Add the hand brake kicker and the cockpit feels a lot more spacious. I'm 6ft and the only thing to consider maybe for taller drivers is that the higher you go the more you have to duck down to look out the drivers window for oncoming traffic etc. however gives a better view at the nose.

[Loubrey]

I have noticed some seat ext sets, also raise the height of the seat, is this the case with this type?

Hi Juddy,

Yes all seat rails need at least 25mm odd lift on the back bolt location to clear the bulkhead lip (or where it used to be) as Hannah110 said. The whole works is however tilted towards the back and the further you slide back the lower the lift...

Cheers,

Lou