Armrest

Hello there ,
Is there anyone here has installed an armrest on his Freelander mk1 ? If yes please post a pic since I’m looking to have one . It does really feel uncomfortable without armrest. Any ideas !? Thank u

A long time ago the leather armrest was a cult icon in this very forum, spearheaded by a member who went under the name of "Emperor Ming"... I'll be honest with you, I'm not sure how much use the leather armrest is, think of where the armrest will be in relation to your elbow, on my 3 door at least, the lid for the cubby hole in the centre console that is replaced with the padded leather armrest is behind where my elbow would naturally fall to or rest uopn, Maybe on a 5 door like yours the geometry is slightly different? Try folding up a towel to create a cushion and then place that cushion on the cubbybox lid, then sitting in the drivers seat try putting your elbow / forearm on the cubby box lid and see how egronomically comfortable it is, if it doesn't feel like you are trying to reach to get something off the back passenger footwell putting your elbow that far back, you probably would benefit from a leather armrest, if on the other hand resting your elbow on the cushon on the cubby box lid feels like a contortion and isn't a comfortable position, probably better keeping the standard lid with its little storage pocket.

As Jayrider said there was a member here adapted an armrest from another car. It was a couple of years ago but a search should find it.

Ok Thank you, going to search and will keep u posted.

Freelander Kv6 Jordan said:

Ok Thank you, going to search and will keep u posted.

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This is the lunatic we are talking about, https://www.landyzone.co.uk/search/126003718/ You'll probably find his armrest stuff in there.

This is the post I was referring to but unfortunately the photos are gone.
What have you done to your Freelander today

This is an off the shelf item https://www.braccioli-italy-armrest...e-for-landrover-freelander-2001-ccc1394491419

I've read that the Jag X-type one is the preferred choice for some. Could be worth a scrapyard visit.

kernowsvenski said:

I've read that the Jag X-type one is the preferred choice for some. Could be worth a scrapyard visit.

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Hello,
I have a Jag X type with sliding armrest ! Will give it a try. Thanks

In case it's of use to anyone trawling archives:

https://www.armlehne-shop.de/en/Land-Rover/Armrest-Land-Rover-Freelander-1-2001-2006::6.html

My SE has a much higher lid for the cubby than the S. It is high enough to be an arm rest but I have to admit is a bit fugly.
This thread is years old but now I'm actively working on my car and driving it again I might revisit this but not at 78 euro plus postage.

Alibro said:

My SE has a much higher lid for the cubby than the S. It is high enough to be an arm rest but I have to admit is a bit fugly.
This thread is years old but now I'm actively working on my car and driving it again I might revisit this but not at 78 euro plus postage.

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I used one from a nissan qashqai, 20 pounds from ebay and slides back and forth. Fitted in place of the existing top section with one hole lined up to the original fixing and another drilled in the hinge.

J_D said:

I used one from a nissan qashqai, 20 pounds from ebay and slides back and forth. Fitted in place of the existing top section with one hole lined up to the original fixing and another drilled in the hinge.

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Hello, Shoot a photo

J_D said:

I used one from a nissan qashqai, 20 pounds from ebay and slides back and forth. Fitted in place of the existing top section with one hole lined up to the original fixing and another drilled in the hinge.

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@J_D Can you remember the NQ model from which it was taken, or the eBay advert or anything else we can use as a reference? Your idea sounds great, and as already requested, a couple of photos would help too. Thanks for the tip.