Tall Defender buyer needs advice

[hookieinaus]

I am looking to buy a Defender built I am 6'6 and 120kgs - will I fit?
We do a lot of ks and touring and cannot seem to find any other vehicle that suits us.

[abaddonxi]

Depends on your proportions.

Those made in the wrong ratios install seat risers - mud rails, or a piece of steel 25x25mm.

[bee utey]

I am looking to buy a Defender built I am 6'6 and 120kgs - will I fit?
We do a lot of ks and touring and cannot seem to find any other vehicle that suits us.

I am 6'3" and can't see out of a Defender without a back ache. Try a sunroof model:p or sit REALLY laid back.

[DEFENDERZOOK]

the seat squab is removable in a fender.......

[abaddonxi]

And you can always take the lid off the cubby box if you're a skinny-arsed 6'6".:D:D

I'm 6'3", and like the seat really upright, and have never had a problem.

[slug_burner]

There are a few six footers plus on here that will be able to give you first hand experience comments. I have been told that some big blokes find that the seat is too close to the door, you could get around that by changing the size of the center cubby box and moving the seat a bit closer to the center of the vehicle. Then you will probably have to deal with the handbrake.

[DEFENDERZOOK]

Then you will probably have to deal with the handbrake.





i usually leave her at home when im in the fender.......she has her own car......

[wowscounty]

gday im 6ft2 bought some seat extensions from explore aus advertised on this site really good for my leg room as for width just keep your window down

[Grockle]

can vouch for the Mudrails

[Landy110]

I'm 6' 2" and 120Kg and I find my Deefer very comfy.
aparently some of the earlier ones had the seat too close to the door and you had to wind your window down to make way for your shoulder but mine is fine.
Steve

[bent]

Mate I am 6'6 and a bit, no problems in my fender. The biggest pain is the window winder being jamed against your right leg. I drive Land Cruisers at work and they really hurt my back but have no problems in the fender.

cheers

[austastar]

The biggest pain is the window winder being jamed against your right leg.


Hi,
you should be able to get the window winder unclipped, and push it back on the spline at a position away from your leg.
(have only done this on one car, and I presume LR have similar fittings for winders)
cheers