MUD Seat Rails
£42.99 (inc VAT)
Beware of imitations!
MUD Rails are the original Defender seat relocation solution

As used by Land Rover
A simple solution to a twenty year old problem. Discover extra legroom and extra comfort in just 10-minutes!

Designed to fit underneath your existing seat frames, MUD Rail's offer up to four inches of extra rearward travel on the drivers and passenger seats greatly improving the comfort, seating position and legroom in any Land Rover Defender.

Ideal for owners of the latest model Defenders where space in the front seats is at even more of a premium. The perfect solution for taller drivers and Td5 models fitted with air conditioning where the air-con unit takes up valuable space within the passenger footwell.

Contrary to popular belief, the removal of the loadspace bulkhead on the latest model Defender Station Wagon's does not improve legroom. We regularly supply Land Rover franchise dealers with MUD Rails to address this regular customer complaint. It's actually the limited range of movement available on the standard Defender seat runners that restricts the amount of legroom.

By raising the level of the seat rails by just 30mm and shifting the seats positioning further back, MUD Rails utilise the extra space available behind the seats and guarantee to improve the front seat legroom and comfort of any Land Rover Defender.

MUD Rails have been tested according to NHTSA 571.207 standard 207, the established industry test for car, MPV and truck seats, their attachment assemblies and their installation. MUD commissioned the test procedure to be carried out by the Cranfield Impact Centre (CIM Ltd), one of the worlds leading crash test facilities. CIM clients includes car manufacturers, F1 and WRC teams. In tests, while the Land Rover seat frame deformed, the MUD Rails displayed no deformation whatsoever even when the forces applied were 20-times greater than the industry standard pass-rate.

A copy of the CIM test data can be found here

Available to fit the latest model Defenders
Owners of the latest 'Puma' engined Defender will have quickly discovered the new dashboard design has actually made things worse for taller drivers and front seat passengers. To cure that kneecaps resting on the dash problem, we can supply MUD Rails to fit the current range of Defender.
The pictures below illustrate the difference between the standard Station Wagon drivers seat in its rearmost position position and a MUD Rail equipped Defender.

Fitting Instructions

BEFORE

AFTER

One question we're regularly asked is, "will the rails make a huge difference in my Defender 'Van' if I have the standard full height bulkhead behind the seats?". The honest answer is 'no'. Fitting the rails alone will create a small amount of extra room, since raising the seat a small amount moves the contact area where the back of the seat touches the bulkhead. However, if you're looking to maximise legroom and improve comfort we recommend you use the MUD rails in conjunction with the Bulkhead Removal Bar.

Another popular question is: "I have a truck-cab, will the Rails make a difference?"
Again, the honest answer is 'no'. The Rails will fit, however seat travel in a truck-cab is further restricted by the back of the truck-cab overhanging the bulkhead. MUD Rails will make no noticeable improvement to legroom in truck-cab vehicles.

Legroom okay but just need the extra height? No problem. MUD Rails have also caught the imagination of  those drivers who don't necessarily need the extra legroom but who just prefer to sit a little taller in the saddle. 'Larger' drivers will also welcome the extra breathing space behind the wheel!

MUD Rails were the original MUD product and since their launch have now found homes in tens of thousands of delighted Land Rover owners all over the world. We regularly receive calls from satisfied customers after fitment just to say 'what a fantastic idea!' Designed and thought up by someone who measures 6' 5", you have our word that MUD Rails work!

MUD Rails Equipped

As fitted by Land Rover to BIGFOOT

MUD Rails cross the Bering Strait

Les Roberts, writing in Land Rover Monthly magazine (Feb 06) described the transformation of his Defender following the fitting of a set of MUD Rails as: "superb". He remarks: "as an engineer I was impressed by the quality of the product" and goes on to say: '...makes a good vehicle even better and I genuinely feel you all ought to know about it. The proof was driving 250-miles in a day and still being able to walk."

MUD Rails Fitting

Step 1

1. Remove existing seat frame. Place Mud Rails onto seat box

Step 2

2. Bolt down MUD Rails into existing fixing holes using new fasteners supplied

Step 3

3. Mount seat frame onto MUD Rails using the new fasteners supplied.

Step 4

4. Replace seat base cushion, climb in and feel the difference immediately!

MUD Rails are NOT a length of steel box-section. Each rail is fabricated using computerised laser-cutting and folding techniques before being powder-coated in a satin black finish to match the existing seat frames. The seat frames bolt back down into the rail using the captive threaded inserts incorporated within the design. MUD Rails are manufactured in the UK.

Each kit includes new button headed fasteners for improved looks and a quality finish. Quick and easy 10-minute DIY fitting with full instructions. Fitting requires no holes to be drilled or any modifications to be carried out to the interior of your vehicle which means your MUD Rails can be easily swapped from one vehicle to another.

"ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT

Even though 60 years of Land Rover development has not cured all the problems inherent in a Defender, 10 minutes to fit a set of MUD rails has changed the driving experience of mine for ever.
Best regards and thanks again”

Dave White
(Land Rover Gaydon PR Office (Product Launch Team) - retired)

Price per set of MUD Rails to modify one seat: £42.99 (inc VAT)

MUD Rails are available to fit all ages of  90, 110, 130, SW, Double Cab and NAS Defenders with either screw-down or bolt-down seat frames. Mud Rails will also fit Series trucks with rear mounted fuel tanks.eg: 109 LWB

NOTE: When ordering please remember to state whether your seat frames use bolt-down or screw-down fixings. The majority of vehicles use the bolt-down fixings. There are two different styles of bolt-down seat frame. Both styles are interchangeable.

Bolt Down fixing (late)

Bolt Down fixing (early)

Screw down fixing

As a rule, only the earliest model Defenders (pre 1986) and military spec vehicles will have the screw-down frames installed. However, owners of older models should always check before ordering since it's common to find older vehicles have often had the rust prone seat box replaced with a later model seatbox.
The Screw Down style rails will  fit Series vehicles except SWB variants fitted with the underseat fuel tank.
 

When installing MUD Rails into a vehicle fitted with the loadspace bulkhead, to optimise legroom, we recommend installing the rails together with one of our Bulkhead Removal Bars Combine the two and truly transform your Defenders driving position.

How to Pay
You can place your order by telephoning MUD-UK, Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am & 5pm (GMT) on +44 (0) 1422 881951.

Payment details
We accept Mastercard, Switch, Maestro, Visa Electron, Solo, Visa and JCB.

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We also accept payment by cheque and postal order.