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Junior member?? Long time since I was called Junior but I was told to introduce myself so I am.

Just bought a 1992 Defender 90. Looks and drives OK but the cross member ends are going and the ride height seems overly high - my border terrier just bounces off the sill trying to get in.

It's on 7.50 BFG tyres but I wonder if it has been lifted too. Roof height's around 80".

Engine seems good, we got 32mpg on the 150 mile home trip but for all the 200tdi hype it sure takes its time getting up to speed.

Anyway, we've taken off the (Britpart?) roof rack and ladder and wonder what to ask for it to offset for forthcoming cross member and teen insurance bills..

Hi Grahama, If you want a top class crossmember ask pressbrake to make you one he is on this site, they really are the tops!!he makes them from 6mm folded steel, not like your britpart rubbish 2mm.He is in Canvey Island Essex, He is also on Ebay goes by the name of 177flump. I have just had one off him and im wl pleased,

rupert092 said:

Hi Grahama, If you want a top class crossmember ask pressbrake to make you one he is on this site, they really are the tops!!he makes them from 6mm folded steel, not like your britpart rubbish 2mm.He is in Canvey Island Essex, He is also on Ebay goes by the name of 177flump. I have just had one off him and im wl pleased,

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Thanks for that, I haven't owned a Landy before (been bounced around in enough tho) so it's a steep learning curve at the moment.
Does Pressbrake fit them too or just make them?

:welcome2:and get a taller dog

Nice to see a new member with a half decent introduction for a change

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mad git said:

:welcome2:and get a taller dog

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My dog walks tall even tho he's a short arse. He is now brave enough to jump out but getting in still defeats him. I suppose he is 10 now.

Re Pressbrake, I'm sure it's just me but I can't find him on Ebay or figure out how to send a message on this forum - does someone have a contact number or email??

Land Rover Zone - View Profile: pressbrake

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surreyrock said:

Land Rover Zone - View Profile: pressbrake

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Excellent, many thanks Surreyrock.

BTW. For a 92 Defender 90 on 7.50 16s what is the chassis (say at the rear xmember) or hard top roof height? It still feels a bit tall to me (and my dog).

surreyrock said:

Land Rover Zone - View Profile: pressbrake

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OK, thanks for that.

BTW. Does anyone know what the proper height for a Defender 90 on 7.50x16s should be, say at the (hard top) roof or rear crossmember? I still think mine's a bit high, so does my dog.

yes. pressbrake will fit them aswell, and he is quite resonable. very approachable guy.have a word with him.

On ebay pressbrake goes by the name 177flump. He has got an advert running at the moment for rear crossmember.

Many thanks, I spoke to Clive and will be booking the job in soon.

Let's hope he doesn't find too much rot...

:welcome2:to the asylum buddy ... I had a new crossmember fitted to my 200tdi but luckily the rest of the chassis is fairly good. Enjoy the banter