Chassis Replacement

David Leech · Jul 20, 2019

Hi all, thinking of getting a galvanized chassis for a 1979 88". At the moment I'm leaning towards a Richards one. It will be my first attempt at anything as big as this so I'm hoping for everything to line up without too much hardship. Anyhow, on their site, they have a couple of 'extras' that I'm not sure about. I'm just looking for a standard runaround, I have a Disco 200tdi to drop in and might look into fitting 'servo brakes' 'cause it hasn't got 'em. I'm not considering power steering at the moment. So do I need a 'Standard' chassis or one with 'Options'? Thanks in advance.....

Colthebrummie · Jul 20, 2019

If it was me, I'd choose the bolt on gearbox crossmember anorl, makes getting the gearbox out later much easier.

Col

Disco1BFG · Jul 20, 2019

Colthebrummie said:
If it was me, I'd choose the bolt on gearbox crossmember anorl, makes getting the gearbox out later much easier.

Col

Absoflaminlutely essential IMHO - tis such a step forward

David Leech · Jul 20, 2019

Thanks Gents, I'll go with the bolt on 'member' so, I think that's all the 'extras' I need for a vehicle that's not going to see too much abuse.....

Wildefalcon · Jul 21, 2019

The tie rod bracket is a good idea, takes some of the slack out of the handbrake action.

steve2286w · Jul 22, 2019

May as well get the twin tank bracket, comes in useful for big trips and few fuel stops it’s there if you need it then

wwwfc666 · Jul 22, 2019

I got the Richards chassis with removable bolt on gearbox crossmember. For my 78 swb....
Chassis is great quality, Richards excellent to deal with , also offered 0 percent credit which was handy .

rob1miles · Jul 23, 2019

Good news, its less than a days work to swap the chassis....

Colthebrummie · Jul 24, 2019

I thought you was supposed to leave the doors on when you removed the body.

Col

Chassis Replacement

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