congo181 said:
I think it’s still structurally sound, just a little ugly. I’m not 100% sure of a replacement as the ones I’ve seen listed that look right are mostly labelled as for TD5. I may try straightening it but I think it’ll be tricky
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If you try straightening it off the car you'll have a job keeping the two ends parallel, even if by a miracle you suddenly had a press and could push it back straight.
TBH, I'd put it back on and stop worrying about it, or you'll end up having to cut it, put it back on and then weld plates onto it.
Etc, etc ,etc yuck, fuck, sh!t didnt want to do that!:(:(:(
It ain't really bust so don't fix it!;)
 
Stanleysteamer said:
If you try straightening it off the car you'll have a job keeping the two ends parallel, even if by a miracle you suddenly had a press and could push it back straight.
TBH, I'd put it back on and stop worrying about it, or you'll end up having to cut it, put it back on and then weld plates onto it.
Etc, etc ,etc yuck, fuck, sh!t didnt want to do that!:(:(:(
It ain't really bust so don't fix it!;)
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I like you’re thinking. Maybe I’ll just paint it and call it done :)
 
My 1990 Ninety had a tube type crossmember to start then had a box type like yours and now has the oblong section type, at least it is less likely to meet with some of the rocks around here. Its still strong put it back on.
 
You can get weld on replacements, also some of heavy duty type. Not a fan of clamp on diff guards, the crud gets between it and the diff and rust gets a hold. That one has been welded a couple of times in situ, drain oil, spray some brake cleaner about, heat area with blow torch to remove any residue and weld away.
 
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