Crossmember replacement

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That is still a good price inc. labour.

Forgot the clutch, will probably do that while I am at it.

And maybe a disco transfer box from Ashcroft if I can fit it into the budget.
 
james6546 said:
That is still a good price inc. labour.

Forgot the clutch, will probably do that while I am at it.

And maybe a disco transfer box from Ashcroft if I can fit it into the budget.
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As a buisness we get cheaper parts from companys than you as an individual would recieve so passed that on as we dont have to work on RRP price.

Clutches are cheap and it will be the easiest opportunity to change it. Unfortunately this came in for a clutch, which is when I realised the chassis was knackered and so was already half way through the clutch change before the chassis swap was decided :(
 
200tdi ayre said:
As a buisness we get cheaper parts from companys than you as an individual would recieve so passed that on as we dont have to work on RRP price.

Clutches are cheap and it will be the easiest opportunity to change it. Unfortunately this came in for a clutch, which is when I realised the chassis was knackered and so was already half way through the clutch change before the chassis swap was decided :(
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Ah, that isn't great.

I should be able to get quite a few bits through the farm so I can get VAT back.

Will go and see my nan tomorrow and see if she fancies lending me £3k....

Any idea how long this will take me?
 
james6546 said:
Ah, that isn't great.

I should be able to get quite a few bits through the farm so I can get VAT back.

Will go and see my nan tomorrow and see if she fancies lending me £3k....

Any idea how long this will take me?
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Took me 4 days ish but ive got gantrys, forklifts,ramps all tools and parts at hand etc

Depends if your doing every night at it and weekends but like that you should have it done easy in 2 weeks.

The strip down and build up of wings and the front pannels takes alot of time. The build up of chassis, axles engine gearbox all running gear only took me an afternoon, but it does help having a massive press to push all the bushes in ;)

If you can get vat back thats good :) land rover parts can quite easily be put down of farm expences ;)
 
200tdi ayre said:
Took me 4 days ish but ive got gantrys, forklifts,ramps all tools and parts at hand etc

Depends if your doing every night at it and weekends but like that you should have it done easy in 2 weeks.

The strip down and build up of wings and the front pannels takes alot of time. The build up of chassis, axles engine gearbox all running gear only took me an afternoon, but it does help having a massive press to push all the bushes in ;)

If you can get vat back thats good :) land rover parts can quite easily be put down of farm expences ;)
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Yeah, that was what I was thinking.

Even if I just got the chassis through the farm it would make a big difference.

And anyways, there is a good chance it will be used for some farm work.

It would be most evenings and weekends, and I finish work at 4, so have quite a lot of time.

I will use polybushes I think as I don't have a press. There is a telehandler on the farm though, so I can lift the body off in one.

If I take the wings off though I am going to want to put new ones on!

Do I need to rebuild the axles?
 
james6546 said:
Yeah, that was what I was thinking.

Even if I just got the chassis through the farm it would make a big difference.

And anyways, there is a good chance it will be used for some farm work.

It would be most evenings and weekends, and I finish work at 4, so have quite a lot of time.

I will use polybushes I think as I don't have a press. There is a telehandler on the farm though, so I can lift the body off in one.

If I take the wings off though I am going to want to put new ones on!

Do I need to rebuild the axles?
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Wings are usually fine, although a pita to take on and off.

You can rebuild the axles but generally all youll need to do to them is mabie seals and bearings which can be done at any point.

I don't like polybushes, yes theyre slightly easier to change but they dont last as long and give a harsher ride through experience. Your rubber bushes have lasted this long the next set will last just as long.

Telehandler will be usefull but youll need a few extra hands to keep it stable. The body is connected at the front of the wings, just infront of the bulkhead, at the outriggers (both front and back) at the back cross member and the one you'll forget, underneith the tub ontop of the a frame crossmember

Theres a few earthing points, wiring to back lights, The handbrake cable, connections to the engine bay, throttle cable, brake and clutch lines to disconnect.

For the wiring inside the chassis to the rear, to put the loom through the new chassis is abit of a PITA, I use a long piece of welding wire bent straight to wiggle through the chassis from front to back with a piece of rope attached to the end which I then pull through followed by the loom itself. Takes a while and is fiddly but possible. I would wrap the loom that goes into the chassis with at least 1 more layer of insulation tape to help protect it, as theyre quite poorly protected.

Anymore questions feel free to ask ive done a couple
 
200tdi ayre said:
Wings are usually fine, although a pita to take on and off.

You can rebuild the axles but generally all youll need to do to them is mabie seals and bearings which can be done at any point.

I don't like polybushes, yes theyre slightly easier to change but they dont last as long and give a harsher ride through experience. Your rubber bushes have lasted this long the next set will last just as long.

Telehandler will be usefull but youll need a few extra hands to keep it stable. The body is connected at the front of the wings, just infront of the bulkhead, at the outriggers (both front and back) at the back cross member and the one you'll forget, underneith the tub ontop of the a frame crossmember

Theres a few earthing points, wiring to back lights, The handbrake cable, connections to the engine bay, throttle cable, brake and clutch lines to disconnect.

For the wiring inside the chassis to the rear, to put the loom through the new chassis is abit of a PITA, I use a long piece of welding wire bent straight to wiggle through the chassis from front to back with a piece of rope attached to the end which I then pull through followed by the loom itself. Takes a while and is fiddly but possible. I would wrap the loom that goes into the chassis with at least 1 more layer of insulation tape to help protect it, as theyre quite poorly protected.

Anymore questions feel free to ask ive done a couple
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Thanks, very useful pointers :)

That is a fair point about the bushes.

I'll have a look at the axles when I take them off and then decide.

Yeah, not looking forward to the loom, there are some people who have just run it along the top of the chassis right? I guess it isn't as well protected then though.

The wings are very dented (some cows pushed past both sides when it was in a shed) so if I took them off there would be a big temptation to put new ones on!
 
Interesting maths. As a newbie I admit to not knowing what I was looking for when buying my 90. I now know a lot more!! Whilst the 90 is a 2001 TD5 and only 67K on the clock, it looks like it lived by the sea as chassis is very average. Rear x-member has been patched and there are a few rust spots but otherwise it OK. Front x-member has a hole at joint though. I was recently quoted a couple of £k to patch it up more. My current logic is to scrub and paint and rust cure as much as I can then do a chassis replacement in a few years time. I would be looking for someone to do it for me or will travel given local specialists seem extortionate. Thats Surrey for you...
 
Tobydog12 said:
Interesting maths. As a newbie I admit to not knowing what I was looking for when buying my 90. I now know a lot more!! Whilst the 90 is a 2001 TD5 and only 67K on the clock, it looks like it lived by the sea as chassis is very average. Rear x-member has been patched and there are a few rust spots but otherwise it OK. Front x-member has a hole at joint though. I was recently quoted a couple of £k to patch it up more. My current logic is to scrub and paint and rust cure as much as I can then do a chassis replacement in a few years time. I would be looking for someone to do it for me or will travel given local specialists seem extortionate. Thats Surrey for you...
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Travel further afield, Good plan. From what I've been told £2500 is the going rate for a supply and fit
 
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