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Defender rear X member

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davidlandy:
you got a pic of it , or could you describe it to me pls

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Porny:

--- Quote from: "davidlandy" ---you got a pic of it , or could you describe it to me pls

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It's flat with holes in....  :wink:


One for the front of the crossmember, one for the back.... actually with a normal tow hitch I think it's just a spreader plate on the back.

Still not the best for heavy recoveries though...

I'd be tempted to have a word with Chris at Exact - I'm sure he could sort you out with a suitable mount, probably triangulated onto the chassis.


Ian

landyman Ash:
If you want serious recovery, it must be welded. LR genuine parts is just bolt on.

I agree, Chris at Exact is a pro welder/roll cage man.  

I think you can do it yourself with common sense and a good welder.  If your not sure, ring Chris at Exact Fabrication and get a quote.  he's cheaper than you think (well, my use of him anyway)

Range Rover Blues:

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I'm sure it Marshland used to do a bolt on reinforcement plate for the rear cross member, but they don't seem to be around anymore (and not marsland who make the chassis) - well I can't find them on the net.

The other option would be some form of custom reinforcement with two diagonals off the back of the tow hitch mounts - to a point further down the chassis - the only problem would be routing it around your exhaust.

Ian
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I'd say the same.  I have a Southdown now but I keep meaning to drill the extra set of holes for the same reason.

davidlandy:
well its done

its 6mm thick plate behind the Xmember between the chassis rails the full depth of the member and connected to the rails on both ends, then it goes under the member and onto the outside of it. All seam welded

should take a bit to bend it !

 :wink:

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