Saltlick

Well-Known Member

• Nov 18, 2015

• #1

What Ho geezers. As the title says, what's the rough time to do a chassis swap on a 300tdi disco (1 - 2 days etc.) assuming I have a fully prepped second chassis to go on, and does anyone know of any rent a ramp type places or anyone friendly with a ramp near Taunton, somerset?

I've got some rot on my Disco chassis, and I'm thinking I might just get another one prepped and galved and swapped over and be done with it.

 

Saltlick

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• Nov 29, 2015

• #2

Well this thread sank like a lead plumb then. Anyone?

 

dove

Active Member

• Nov 30, 2015

• #3

A weekend should manage it,I lifted mine with a scaffold and block and tackle,removed all doors to make it lighter,but only about 1/2 ton in the body,

 

Saltlick

Well-Known Member

• Nov 30, 2015

• #4

Hmm.. scaffold - now there's a good idea! I've looked for some for another project but it's frigging expensive to buy. Where did you get yours from?

 

julianf

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• Nov 30, 2015

• #5

I suspect you may have one, but im only (relatively) just down the road, and have an engine crane that a number of people have borrowed off me in the past....

 

Saltlick

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• Nov 30, 2015

• #6

You are very kind to offer! I'm not sure if/when I might need it, but when the time comes I'll message you if that's ok? Thanks JF

 

julianf

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• Nov 30, 2015

• #7

no problem. im 20-25mins from j27/m5 (ex16 postcode)

 

Saltlick

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• Nov 30, 2015

• #8

Brilliant, thanks!

 

dove

Active Member

• Nov 30, 2015

• #9

I'm a builder so have some ,but you will be able to hire some for a weekend from hire company's,as long as it's the heavy duty steel stuff not the aluminium towers,8ft by 8ft square tower about 15 ft high then there is enough height for straps etc,just tripple the batons up so plenty strength where your mounting your hoist,