Mud Rails

[Allan]

Just fitted a set of mud rails to my SVX. They need a small modification due to a nut used on the inner rear mount, but what a transformation. Also transport from UK was only 5 days. Very efficient.:D:D:D

Allan

[AJSLRD]

Allan,

Could you please post some pictures....

Allen

[p38arover]

What are mud rails?

[Allan]

What are mud rails?

They extend the seat travel by a couple of inches to gain a far better driving position.

[p38arover]

Ahh! I know the ones. I thought you were talking about something like rock sliders. :D

I looked at them when I had the County. They look dead simple to make.

[PBob]

Allan,
Is it rude to ask how much landed in Oz?:angel:

[Xtreme]

I believe that mud rails (or something similar) are also available from Exploz in Sydney Ph: 0438183507 (www.exploz.com.au (http://www.exploz.com.au))

I have no pecuniary interest in Exploz

[p38arover]

I believe that mud rails (or something similar) are also available from Exploz in Sydney Ph: 0438183507 (www.exploz.com.au (http://www.exploz.com.au))

I have no pecuniary interest in Exploz

Now known as Mulgo www.mulgo.com.au (http://www.mulgo.com.au) (there is more info still on exploz.com.au )

Daniel is a member of this forum.

The seat rails are here: http://www.exploz.com.au/accessories.html

[Xtreme]

Now known as Mulgo www.mulgo.com.au (http://www.mulgo.com.au) (there is more info still on exploz.com.au )

Daniel is a member of this forum.

The seat rails are here: 4wd accessories - recreational vehicle conversions - exploz pty.ltd. - australia (http://www.exploz.com.au/accessories.html)

You may be a little ahead of the times Ron as the mulgo link is not yet working. However, as you said, all the info is still on the exploz site. $80 for the mud rails.

[p38arover]

Yep, Daniel sent me the revised ad for the Feb issue of the Club mag.

[Allan]

Allan,
Is it rude to ask how much landed in Oz?:angel:
About $146 express air. Worth every cent. Last week my son bought a D3 in Melbourne and we shared the drive home to Perth. Could not get over the driving possition and ride, the Puma still doesn't ride as nice unloaded but the driving possition in the Recaro's is now up there

Allan

[Xtreme]

About $146 express air. Worth every cent. Last week my son bought a D3 in Melbourne and we shared the drive home to Perth. Could not get over the driving possition and ride, the Puma still doesn't ride as nice unloaded but the driving possition in the Recaro's is now up there

Allan

Compared to the price of $80 from Exploz, I guess a large percentage of that must have been the 'express air'. :o

[Allan]

Compared to the price of $80 from Exploz, I guess a large percentage of that must have been the 'express air'. :o
Yes it was, thats the only problem with bringing parts from the UK

Allan

[SVX37]

I believe that mud rails (or something similar) are also available from Exploz in Sydney Ph: 0438183507 (www.exploz.com.au (http://www.exploz.com.au))

I have no pecuniary interest in Exploz


I have used this business, Exploz, for their seat rails. They advertise on here. These are sensational and should be on every Defender that needs more leg room.

Daniel was extremely helpful with my questions and arranged fitting for a nuff nuff (read as not very handy with tools!) like me.:p

I also do not benefit but always willing to pass on any great products and service I come across.:)

[PBob]

I might stand correcting, but it looks like the UK mudrails may allow the seats to sit a little higher? they appear to be made from larger channel?

[Allan]

I might stand correcting, but it looks like the UK mudrails may allow the seats to sit a little higher? they appear to be made from larger channel?
Thats correct. I removed all but the thin spacers on mine. That allows the seats to travel beyond the rear of the seat box

Allan

[SVX37]

The rails from Exploz also make the seats sit a little higher also. They are both a good products from what I can see and I'm very happy with the results.:D

[Allan]

The rails from Exploz also make the seats sit a little higher also. They are both a good products from what I can see and I'm very happy with the results.:D
I agree, I tried to order the Ausie ones but got out of office message, otherwise could hae saved heaps. If I can con the purse string boss I may get a set for passanger side.;)

Allan

[SVX37]

I agree, I tried to order the Ausie ones but got out of office message, otherwise could hae saved heaps. If I can con the purse string boss I may get a set for passanger side.;)

Allan


I must have conned my purse string boss already as I have them on both sides....hey, there are some times when I don't always drive!

You should have told her they come in pairs!:D:wasntme:

[Sly]

Hhhmmm 4 x lengths of 20 or 25 mil tube, 8 high tensile bolts +washers, some black spray paint, 4 x rubber chair leg caps and a little time to measure, cut ,drill, paint and install.

[SVX37]

Hhhmmm 4 x lengths of 20 or 25 mil tube, 8 high tensile bolts +washers, some black spray paint, 4 x rubber chair leg caps and a little time to measure, cut ,drill, paint and install.


Could be so if you have the skill and the time to do it....and then you actually do it!:wasntme:

For me, I have no skill in this area and little time so it works well for me buying off the shelf.

Good luck!

[Grockle]

fitted some to ours last year, good quality and just up the road for me ;)

[Allan]

Hhhmmm 4 x lengths of 20 or 25 mil tube, 8 high tensile bolts +washers, some black spray paint, 4 x rubber chair leg caps and a little time to measure, cut ,drill, paint and install.
Is life long enough. ;)

Allan

[one_iota]

My Mud Rails arrived before my Defender....


does that make the Defender the accessory? :p;)

[Grockle]

My Mud Rails arrived before my Defender....


does that make the Defender the accessory? :p;)

I think it makes you an accessory to the fact ;)

[malsgoing130]

I got mine from Rovacraft here in Perth, I think $120 a pair more or less, They are Britpart. Very simple to make if you have the time, they use 25mm angle, makes drilling and welding in the captive nuts simple, a quick spray or powder coat and some hi tensile bolts.
They are brilliant, as I can now easly move my feet from the accelarator to the brake (very usefull) and roll down the window with out having to stop the car. Down side is that if you are tall you hide behind the B pillar and your eye level is higher than the side windows (I am 6'4").
Hope this helps
Mal