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Moneypit



Member Since: 27 Feb 2018
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2004 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Fuji White
Mate has the Mud version in his 90, took 4hr to do as he drinks more tea than anyone I know. Has Sparco R100 seats and Mud seat risers and with the seats right back you can't touch the footwells with your legs straight out, and I'm 6' 3". I did the full removal for no other reason than I think it looks better but that's just my opinion.
Post #716792 8th Jul 2018 10:21pm
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Chopperone



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I fitted the Mud one.
Combination of a reciprocalting saw ( perhaps not a good choice- mine is on or off - a speed control would have really helped
& a jigsaw.
Took me about 3 hours mainly on my hands & knees - not comfortable.
You do get a lot of Ali swarf all over the place.
A second person with a vacuum would help immensely to minimise this.
Loads more room & a smart finish- much better than the total removal in my opinion. May your life be like toilet paper ; long & useful.
Post #716826 9th Jul 2018 6:59am
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Tegner



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Can you retain a dog guard using the Mud
Post #721010 2nd Aug 2018 12:53pm
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Mossberg



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I am considering doing the mud bulkhead removal but would appreciate seeing the work involved and the tools required before I start. Does anyone have a link to the instructions of how to do it.

Does it fit above the existing stiffening section?

How does it fit at the ends, does it brace the tub nice and firm. How much does it take out on the width?

The comments about it look good but I have only just got the 90 and the good lady goes into a panic when I buy something then start hacking into it!

I need as much info as I can so I can decide if to do it or not. I don't have an issue working with metal, just like to be 120% prepared.

Thanks in advance for any help.

M
Post #817651 1st Mar 2020 6:25am
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notxal



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There are the fitting instructions on the tabs on the page below the picture

https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/bulkhead-removal-bar.html
Post #817655 1st Mar 2020 8:37am
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Mossberg



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Ah, seen it. Thanks pal, I really appreciate your help.

I am pretty sure I can handle that (though probably spoke too soon!).
Post #817692 1st Mar 2020 11:34am
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RoddyK05



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I managed to do the MUD one a few years ago, would describe myself as competent DIYer. Nothing overly complicated, but IIRC a decent pop riveter would be handy, eg lazy tongs. I had the plier type which worked but gave my hands a bit of a workout. Still, I survived and would definitely do it again. I wanted the seat distance increased which this does, plus retains a bit of bulkhead to keep loose stuff in the rear. I then fitted a home made cage/dog guard to keep poochie in the rear.
Post #817693 1st Mar 2020 11:40am
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notxal



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The bulkhead removal bar allows your seats to rake further back but to get the seat base to push further back as well you need to fit the Mud (or other supplier) seat rails which give you up to 4" of further travel.
Post #817714 1st Mar 2020 3:01pm
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cee-b



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Tazman wrote:
Hello All
I am New to the forum but not new to Landrovers.
I am also looking at doing the bulk head removal but not sure which way to go yes I know one way is harder than the other,
the question is how much difference in space do you get in the front between the MUD version against the full bar version?
It looks like in the mud version the seats still hit the bulkhead.
All info much appreciated

Thanks for your help
Very Happy

I've fitted the MUD version and their riser rails, with a pair of Exmoor Trim modular seats.

I am 6' tall and wouldn't want the seat any further back than it goes. This is in a Td5, which has more room than the later Puma models.
Post #818051 3rd Mar 2020 9:29pm
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