Defender Seats in a Series

[xsbowes]

Sorry, it was for a euro D-90 but I'm sure you could fab up the same for a lightweight. The rear bulkhead on a lightweight is not really that sturdy to begin with. But here is the photo of the bulkhead removal bar for the D-90. with the two outside posts supporting the outer bulkhead. The crossbar leans back a little, kinda like a really wide pair of handle bars, this allows for a little seat reclining, etc. You'd have to do something for the door striker also.



What were you planning on doing as far as fuel tank access?

[Tim Smith]

Thanks Stacy. Actually, I was thinking about something very similar to that but I'd need a bar that goes straight across both sides so the backs of the seats could just lean against that. I need that because I had already dismantled the reclining joint so that the bottom cushion could be removed for fueling up. That last bit would work just like my current seats do in the series.

Cheers,
Tim

[PH4]

The PO on my 109 regular removed the seat bulkhead to fit a custom made thrid tank where the bulkhead was originally. Installed is a staight bar all the way across that the seats lean against fine. I have had this setup for 12 years and never noticed any problems with support in the tub or flex in the tub. In fact, three weeks ago, I had old bricks stacked in the back almost all the way up to the middle hoop. Looked like it was going to pop a wheelie but handled it fine the 3 miles of transport and two days left in the bed.Wish I had snapped a photo.