Hmm...'cost effective'. In my (limited) experience, those two words aren't heard at all when related to rebuilding/repairing a Land Rover!
I replaced my cross member with a Blacksheep fabricated steel jobby which should last a lifetime, so I figured that WAS cost effective. It's just everything else that it's attached to isn't
Can't help with the exhaust I'm afraid.
I replaced my cross member with a Blacksheep fabricated steel jobby which should last a lifetime, so I figured that WAS cost effective. It's just everything else that it's attached to isn't
Can't help with the exhaust I'm afraid.
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Got one in my shed. Bought it when he was closing up, not needed it yet.
That is right, the steel is much thicker than standard, it wouldnt rust out in a lifetime. As you say, wasnt a lot of money either.
mojo247
Active Member
Couldn't you just get it patched to get it through the MOT?
False economy if you're going to replace the chassis anyway! why don't just do that now?
Landyfox
Well-Known Member
I agree, perfect option.... I just need to find someone to give me a hand to weld it. Due to illnes I can't bend down and weld at the minute. I'm heavily dependent on help at the minute until I've had surgery.
Turboman
Mab An Gov
He said on the forum he was packing in, and I bought one, maybe four years ago.
I am not sure, but he may have started up again, no idea if it lasted.
If he is still on the forum, might be worth a PM.
As above, I thought it was way under what it should have cost, if he does still make them they may be more expensive.
blue beasty
Leaks an prone to bits dropping off
blue beasty
Leaks an prone to bits dropping off
'S OK but I'm not sure why you'd want to fit a Black Sheep cross member as a temp stop gap.
It doesn't need to be pretty to get through an mot, I'd get it patched.
Agricultural mechanics are usually quite handy with a torch and don't charge like a engineering shop or specialist welder.
They also tend to understand technical terms like 'I don't mind what it looks like so long as it dunt fall orf'
Turboman
Mab An Gov
I always go to the local tractor place for bushes pressed out and so on. They are much better at dealing with landrover stuff than the average garage.
I have better options for welding, but they will always have a competent welder on hand as well!
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Not really looked into it, but I am sure there are easier routes to a new tub than that. I would have thought just welding a few new brackets on the old chassis, but that is not from my own experience.
