Series Vs 110/Defender

The front axle in the 110 is further back, and the back axle even further back than on a 109. Not sure of the numbers, but I think the front axle is more than an inch further back.

But as commented above, except for the wheel arch all the panels are the same dimensions from Series 2 to current Defender, and are interchangeable subject to changes in design and detail fittings, so you might have to do some adapting.

This does not apply to the 88 versus the 90 - not only is the wheelbase four and a half inches longer, but the body, and hence the tub and everything else is longer too.

John

At 6'2" you'll find the truck cab of a 110" or 109" a little squeezy, I'd be looking for one of the ex Telstra extra cabs, so you can move the seat a little rearwards.

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Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

At 6'2" you'll find the truck cab of a 110" or 109" a little squeezy, I'd be looking for one of the ex Telstra extra cabs, so you can move the seat a little rearwards.

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Serg owns and drives a 110 ute as his only vehicle - and has done for many years.

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Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

At 6'2" you'll find the truck cab of a 110" or 109" a little squeezy, I'd be looking for one of the ex Telstra extra cabs, so you can move the seat a little rearwards.

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;) I had a 74 SIII swb Truck cab for 3 years and have had my 110 Tray back for 12 years.....

The Idea is to build a 2 door hard top, with longer doors and more leg room. Its just a pipe dream now, but has to start somewhere right.

At 6ft 3 I've never been uncomfortable in any of the Land Rovers I've owned or driven, even on long runs.

The one exception was a near continuous 8 hour run in the 101 with standard seats.

By the end of that one I was walking like John Wayne, had a pounding headache, and serious back pain. 2 hours and a few beers sorted that though.

Anyways, never had a problem with either my SWB Series II (smaller cab) or either of the 90's I had.

It's a question of a comfortable seat, and getting it positioned right.

yeah I guess after 15years I just havent found the correct seat postion....does that also mean you wouldnt want more leg room?

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yeah I guess after 15years I just havent found the correct seat postion....does that also mean you wouldnt want more leg room?

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Same here - I am 6'4" and needed to see a physio after driving my 109" from Brisbane-Perth. I have lost count of the number of times I have bashed my knee on the steering column getting in and out of 88's and 109's.

Bear in mind that DLRM is a pom - they think a "long" journey would be your trip to the beach each morning Serg...

I once hired a car in Glasgow that I was going to drop off in London. The girl behind the counter said, "because you are driving such a long way I have upgraded you"...

It is basically Brisbane-Goondiwindi :D

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It is basically Brisbane-Goondiwindi :D

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With a few more cars (and towns) on the way!

John

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Originally Posted by uninformed

;) I had a 74 SIII swb Truck cab for 3 years and have had my 110 Tray back for 12 years.....

The Idea is to build a 2 door hard top, with longer doors and more leg room. Its just a pipe dream now, but has to start somewhere right.

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I'm only 5'9'' and still would like more legroom..Have thought about reshaping the footwells and pushing the pedal assemblies further forward.I moved the complete firewall forward 5'' on my old 6x6 with 36'' tyres, so there is room for deeper footwells.
Bill.

I'm 6'2" and do the daily commute (90km round trip 5 days a week) in my 109 series 3 hardtop. Never had a complaint about the legroom. I once cut my knee on the door key that was hanging on the ignition switch on the same keyring as the ignition key (I only keep the door, tailgate and ignition key on the ring) as they are all keyed differently. Knees get a bit tired on a longer run but I don't do anything too strenuous or long. Mine has standard seats with no adjustment.

If we are voting I vote +1 for the series. I've never driven a defender but don't find the look of them quite as appealing as the series, particularly at the front. Same goes for the stage one. I prefer the series 2 look, lights in the middle and steel dash. To me that says landrover like nothing else can. Love the S1 as well but as a daily drive probably not ideal unless you spend big $$$ and find one that is near perfect.