If you’ve ever owned or worked with a commercial-spec Land Rover Defender 90, you know that the factory-fitted bulkhead can be both a blessing and a limitation. While it adds structural separation between the cab and the load space, it also eats into cabin room — especially seat travel and recline. That’s not ideal if you’re planning to spend real time behind the wheel.

At Assetti Performance, we recently tackled this common issue by removing the bulkhead in a hard top Defender 90 Commercial and replacing it with a purpose-built Bulkhead Delete Kit. Here’s how it went and why this mod is a game-changer for Defender owners looking for extra space without sacrificing practicality.

Why Remove the Bulkhead?

The standard bulkhead was designed with utility in mind — but let’s be honest, for daily driving, long-distance travel, or turning your Defender into a lifestyle rig, it becomes a bit of a roadblock. Removing it allows for:

• Increased seat recline for better comfort
• Improved legroom
• A more open cabin feel
• Easier access to rear cargo space (if needed)

What We Fitted: Bulkhead Delete Kit with Raised Lip

Removing the bulkhead isn’t just about cutting and hoping for the best. We installed a Bulkhead Delete Kit specifically designed for the Defender 90. What sets this kit apart is the raised lip design — a smart feature that creates a mini-bulkhead, providing several key benefits:

• Stops loose items from the rear from sliding forward
• Protects the back of the seats from potential damage
• Maintains a level of load safety and structure
• Keeps the interior tidy and purpose-built

This lip essentially acts as a barrier while still allowing for a much more spacious driving position.

The Process

Our approach at Assetti Performance is always clean, secure, and fully reversible where possible. Here’s a quick breakdown:

1. Stripped back the interior around the bulkhead area
2. Cleanly removed the OEM bulkhead, preserving trim and anchor points
3. Prepped and fitted the delete kit, ensuring a snug and secure installation
4. Tested cabin layout and load space functionality

The result? A much more comfortable and usable Defender 90 that’s ready for both daily use and adventure.

Whether you’re converting a Defender 90 Commercial into a more practical daily, or simply tired of sitting bolt upright with no legroom, the bulkhead delete mod is worth considering. It opens up the space without compromising on load safety — especially when using a quality kit with a raised rear lip.

At Assetti Performance, we’re all about unlocking the Defender’s full potential while keeping things sharp, functional, and road-ready. If you’re thinking about giving your Defender room to breathe, hit us up.

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