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how long to ......
davidlandy:
We did one 2 weeks ago on Jimbobs def90 and it took the best part of a day - if he had some decent drill bits then it would had taken a couple of hours less!
landyman Ash:
Its one of those jobs that is totatally vehicle depandant. Could take 3 hours, could take 3 days!
Good luck!
davidlandy:
...and importantly, dont cut too much off of the old chassis , can be a nightmare to put bits back on!
DIL:
Replaced mine on the 90 a few weeks ago, did it it a couple of half day stints, in between other jobs.
I fitted a new one with extensions, The wiring harness is in the O/S chassis rail so we cut a slot in the chassis to move the harness so it comes out in front of the new part, then welded the slot up and slid the new cross member over the chassis. Found there is enough room between the chassis and floor to weld across the top if your confident with a Mig.
Simple job, go for it! 8)
muddyweb:
If you are looking at fitting a winch-carrying rear cross member, and you only have a small welder / are not an experienced welder... get someone else to do it !
If you tow, winch or even do heavy recovery from the rear cross member, it needs to be attached *properly*
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