Forward Facing Load Area Seats - need help with measurements

frogs · Sep 25, 2018

Hi folks,

Sorry to bother you - I've posted this on a few forums, so I apologize if you've seen it already.

I've been searching for this info for years, but not having access to any Defenders with Load Area Seats here in the states makes it impossible for me to find this info on my own

Attached are pictures of the measurements I need:
A. Distance from a reference to the seat belt mounting hole.
B. Distance from a reference to rearmost edge of the bottom bracket.
C. Distance from a reference to the rear load area tie-down hook mounting hole.

If someone could take a moment to take a tape measure to their truck and help me out, I would be deeply appreciative.

Al2O3 · Sep 25, 2018

Are you planning on putting the new(ish) designed forward facing seats in to an older model Defender?

frogs · Sep 25, 2018

Yes, but I'd like to keep the discussion fixed on determining the measurements only.

Al2O3 · Sep 25, 2018

frogs said:
Yes, but I'd like to keep the discussion fixed on determining the measurements only.

That's up to you.

I'll presume then, that you have already ensured you have the necessary reinforcement to take the seat belts. Of course this depends on the laws that apply to where you live.

frogs · Sep 25, 2018

yes, thanks.

Al2O3 · Sep 25, 2018

frogs said:
yes, thanks.

Tremendous.

FlyingPete · Sep 26, 2018

You may need to reproduce the step in the wheelarches to get enough clearance inside for the seats. The later arches are different to the square ones of older models.

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