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Defender rear X member
Porny:
I know what the problem is.....
You need more suspension travel - get some dislocation cones!! :wink:
http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=2690&st=0 - have quick read here.
You might need a spacer plate both side of the rear cross member to prevent/reduce any twisting.
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
davidlandy:
cones- CONES - dont start me off on that one! lol
had a peek on there and nothing really looks to be what im looking for
gonna take my own route i think - lets see what happens!
landyman Ash:
Personally for the hassle of chopping off and replacing I'd just straighten and strengthen it with some nice 6mm plate. Do front and rear and if you can sleeve the holes for the bolts you'd be sorted.
When I had a cross member (gone now with the tray back...) I welded in some diag bits so when pulling the strain was shared down the rails, not taken all by the x-member. Worked a treat mate and belive me did we pull on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
Toppa:
I have done this aswell, funny enough, getting recoverd form a wee hole at whaddon, someone in a mud plugging V8 rangie had me on the end of a kinetic rope, and although adventually i came out of the hole, my crossmember payed the price...
CHeers
ea51 mud:
land rover do a geniune part- spreader plate for 90 x member- i have one- fits both sides.
mark of disco parts can get - not expensive
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