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Honestly, it was not a particularly complicated task, I would describe myself as a farmer type engineer.
Making the frame to mount the seats was a little tricky in terms of getting the measurements absolutely correct so that you could close the upper tailgate. I initially built a frame out of wood as a template then manufactured a metal frame from box section afterwards. Getting the position of the bolt holes took quite a few measurements.
Headrests require removing their covers, then cutting the top section about a third of the way down to create a hinge so you can close the tailgate. This involved for me destroying covers zip, so in reassembly I used a thick cord and curved leather workers sewing needle. if you don’t do this you loose valuable inches of legroom.
The seatbelts mechanism connects to the frame and the upper anchor onto lower tailgate. I removed the tailgate carpet and bolted in a metal plate on each side with a welded on nut to receive the seatbelt anchor, then refitted the carpet with a small hole drilled through so it’s all hidden when you remove the seats. With the seats in you can still open the lower tailgate as the belts extend and retract as you open and close. I purchased a set of 3 point belts online they are not the original discovery sport ones.
I would say that the whole assembly is extremely heavy and although I can move it in and out by myself, it is much easier with 2 people.
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29th May 2023 1:58pm
