So although I haven't updated my thread on here for a while progress is still being made with the re-build, the rear end of the land rover now rolls on its wheels and we're quite happy with how it looks to be honest
So a while ago I believe that 'Al203' asked about the chassis dimensions for the outriggers that the rear tub sits against to the rear of the chassis cross-member, as I believe his dimensions were quite far off to fit his rear tub, our measurements aren't as bad but there is still a 3mm - 4mm difference between sides which isn't too bad, however the rear tub its yet to be test fitted
The front axle is being rebuilt with the last coat of paint going on the diff casing in the morning,
Then there is the task of re-tapping all the diff bolts in the axle casing which isn't too easy as every other one needs knocking through in order to fit the die-holder in
The re-tapping doesn't stop there however as every single piece that has been galvanised needs all the threads tapping out which is a lot of work in itself, especially when it gets to tapping the big stuff like the trailing arms
Or just tapping loads of continuous holes like on the end of the axle casings, then cleaning out the inside of the axle casings which also wasn't the easiest
As well as building our axles up we also began to blast fellow landyzone member 'XRIZLAX's axle casing for him
Hopefully by the weekend the front end of the land rover will also be rolling, we'll be happy to reach this stage as its good to see the land rover being rebuilt, I'll try to put up updates whenever possible