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defenderq

Member Since: 04 Jan 2015
Location: oxford
Posts: 18

rear seats in hard top

Have just got me wife a 2010 90 hardtop had windows put in looks smart, fitted centre jump seat with 4 point harness for our youngest son his 6...dont really need any more seats often but thing of putting in either benches or single flip ups at some point.I know alot of people favour forward facing but wife uses load space and only be once in blue moon. Any thoughts and experience be gratefully received ...cheers

6th Jan 2015 9:03pm

Fish

Member Since: 21 Jan 2014
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 58

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

Post I think 2007 it is illegal to fit side facing seats. I even think the jump seat is questionable. Your insurers certainly wouldn't cover you either.

I believe it would be fine if fitted to the correct age TD5..

7th Jan 2015 10:36am

Likeomg

Member Since: 29 Jun 2012
Location: Lake District / Newcastle
Posts: 2677

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

I know of an unfortunate incident where somebody with a puma hard top and side facing chairs had an accident, the person in the back unfortunately passed away, insurance covered everything...

Still wouldn't fit them in my current truck

7th Jan 2015 12:12pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 21044

They are in mine from when I bought it from dealer in 2010.
I don't use them and nor will I because as well as the safety side but because they aren't great to travel in anyway.

If I was to fit any it would be forward facing seats or not at all.
If you want more passengers then a 110 is the best option in my opinion.

7th Jan 2015 12:25pm

Josh K

Member Since: 01 Nov 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 266

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Orkney Grey

Just a cheeky plug but I've got a pair of forward facing seats for sale

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic31053.html 2007 (57) Defender 90 (Sold)
Looking for another to replace it.

The road less travelled.... is a muddy one!

7th Jan 2015 12:29pm

RobKeay

Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
Location: Stafford
Posts: 1596

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

I had a little bump with side facing seats. The lads in the back were black and blue. Sure the one lad. Cracked a rib but he refused to go hospital.

I'd save up the extra and fit the forward facing.

7th Jan 2015 12:34pm

defenderq

Member Since: 04 Jan 2015
Location: oxford
Posts: 18

Thanks for all the info guys .... Didn't realise there where such issues with side facing seats been in back of a few lanndys with no problems .. But I suppose in a smash there not ideal... Will look at forward facing and what ones have least inpact on load space ..

8th Jan 2015 10:44am

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