EliRox
New member
Decided to replace my factory side-facing rear seats with something more comfortable. After a bunch of research, I decided to go with the aftermarket LR series I/II/III and Defender rear seats. I wanted to keep the stock seat backs with the ROPs crossmember so I had to get something that had a separate seat and back, so that I could just install the seat bottom.
It you don't plan on covering the 4 seat Roxor with the factory 2/4 pax enclosure (soft/hard) then you can just leave the seat back cross-member attached with clamps as per the factory install, however, if you do want to add a cover, you have to remove the clamps, flip the crossmember over so that it moves inside the vehicle a bit, and doesn't protrude and interfere with the enclosure. To flip it, I had the choice of welding it in place or drilling two holes in each ROPs pillar (B and C) to attach the crossmember with M6 x 60mm bolts. Worked out pretty well and doesn't interfere with the door close-out panels at all.
I ordered my LR seats from Bearmach in the UK which for some reason is way cheaper (and faster) to get to Canada than from Roversnorth in the US. If you're ordering from the US and live in the US then I recommend checking Roversnorth out.
I also installed the 4 seat soft enclosure at at the same time. The install was straightforward but the canvass top was tight as hell. Not sure why it needs to be that way, our old Land Rovers and Land Cruisers in Africa all had mil spec canvass tops that out-lasted the vehicles and they flapped around a bit at speed but you could roll-up the windows and sides, and the heavy duty canvass held up for years hunting in thick thorn bushes and trees. This enclosure feels like it'll pop and deflate like balloon at first contact with a branch. I'll see how it holds up but can see myself having to have a custom heavy-duty canvas sides / rear cover made.
Anyway, hope you guys like it and let me know if you have any questions.
It you don't plan on covering the 4 seat Roxor with the factory 2/4 pax enclosure (soft/hard) then you can just leave the seat back cross-member attached with clamps as per the factory install, however, if you do want to add a cover, you have to remove the clamps, flip the crossmember over so that it moves inside the vehicle a bit, and doesn't protrude and interfere with the enclosure. To flip it, I had the choice of welding it in place or drilling two holes in each ROPs pillar (B and C) to attach the crossmember with M6 x 60mm bolts. Worked out pretty well and doesn't interfere with the door close-out panels at all.
I ordered my LR seats from Bearmach in the UK which for some reason is way cheaper (and faster) to get to Canada than from Roversnorth in the US. If you're ordering from the US and live in the US then I recommend checking Roversnorth out.
I also installed the 4 seat soft enclosure at at the same time. The install was straightforward but the canvass top was tight as hell. Not sure why it needs to be that way, our old Land Rovers and Land Cruisers in Africa all had mil spec canvass tops that out-lasted the vehicles and they flapped around a bit at speed but you could roll-up the windows and sides, and the heavy duty canvass held up for years hunting in thick thorn bushes and trees. This enclosure feels like it'll pop and deflate like balloon at first contact with a branch. I'll see how it holds up but can see myself having to have a custom heavy-duty canvas sides / rear cover made.
Anyway, hope you guys like it and let me know if you have any questions.
