double cab rear seats fixed?

[wannabeexplorer]

I noticed that the rear seat backrests are bolted to the cab; but not sure what the reason is for that?
Is that an Aussie compliance thing or is it the same in the UK?

Are seats not 'strong' enough and requires the extra support in case of a head on collusion?
It just seems a waste since there's some space that may be utilised, but not feasible if you have to unbolt the backrests to access it every time...

[Chops]

I've unbolted mine so I could access the rear wall. I won't be replacing the bolts, as the seats will be coming out anyway.
With the bolts removed, it also allows the seat back to move slightly, which makes it just a touch more comfy for the passengers,, (it allows a bit of flex).

Chops

[Yorkshire_Jon]

I've thought about this many times before. The UK cars are the same.

You need to bolt them in, especially of people sit in the rear seats, just in case you have an accident. Maybe im a bit paranoid having 'been there, done that'...

J

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[Josh_WA]

Yeah uk cars are the same. I just took the whole lot out as it fits the golf clubs and fridge in a lot better now

[Grappler]

Its really tempting to pull the rear seats out and use the space as storage. But if you have passengers in the seats, they need to be bolted in as per original.

You will probably not be surprised to know the dual cab rear seats are not rated for child restraints and dont have restraint mounting points. Its got to do with being commercial Im told. The information regarding child restraints in the Owners Handbook is not correct for a dual cab. (There is a caution, however, in the hanbook indicating the information was only correct at time of printing)!

[Jojo]

How old is your truck? Maybe there were some different versions? On mine, the fixed fittings are replaced with some loops of steel wire that can easily be manipulated over a strong bolt attached to the backrest, so it is easy to fold the backrest and even the cushion forward. It has never been pointed out during any of the annual roadworthiness inspections that this arrangement would be illegal.

[wannabeexplorer]

How old is your truck? Maybe there were some different versions? On mine, the fixed fittings are replaced with some loops of steel wire that can easily be manipulated over a strong bolt attached to the backrest, so it is easy to fold the backrest and even the cushion forward. It has never been pointed out during any of the annual roadworthiness inspections that this arrangement would be illegal.

new one - 2012. Would be interesting to see what you've done with the steel wire loops

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I've been thinking of modifying the seats with either the catch mechanism from an RRc or just a post on the seat which fits into a slot made in the current bracket and an over centre catch fastened to the bracket which has a wire loop that holds the end of the post on the seat.

How are the 60/40 seats on the 110 wagon fastened?

[87County]

I've been thinking of modifying the seats with either the catch mechanism from an RRc or just a post on the seat which fits into a slot made in the current bracket and an over centre catch fastened to the bracket which has a wire loop that holds the end of the post on the seat.

How are the 60/40 seats on the 110 wagon fastened?

only latches either side of each section at the rear top, each side can be folded or removed independently of the other

no fixings at the split

[Lotz-A-Landies]

only latches either side of each section at the rear top, each side can be folded or removed independently of the other

no fixings at the split

In which case modifying the catches from the 110 should be possible.

I can just see it now, every D/C Defender owner on AuLRO is now running out to their local Land Rover wrecker to acquire the seat catches from all the available 110's!