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balmybaldwin



Member Since: 17 Apr 2021
Location: Surrey
Posts: 187
United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Buckingham Blue
Surrey/Guildford garage to do a rear cross member
Hello all,

I think the time has come that I'm going to need a new rear cross member, so want to find somewhere that has got a decent reputation around the guildford area.

She passed her MOT, but I'm not convinced it's up to its usual strength for towing

Thanks in advance
Post #1032238 20th Apr 2024 5:13pm
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jim4244



Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: Bedfordshire
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England 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
Hi

Have you considered the option of buying the rear crossmember yourself and then hiring a welder for the day to either fit it in his workshop or on your driveway?

I replaced one just after covid. I hired a welder and his assistant for £200 for the day and he fitted a new crossmember in around 4 hours out on my driveway. Works out a lot cheaper than a garage and you get involved in the work so that you can see what’s going on.

Just something to consider…

Jim
Post #1032247 20th Apr 2024 6:27pm
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balmybaldwin



Member Since: 17 Apr 2021
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I hadn't really considered it, I guess its an option, but as I have no idea what I'm looking at with welding want to at least find someone others have used
Post #1032345 21st Apr 2024 8:43pm
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Crash7



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Not Surrey, but not that far away, these guys seem to do a lot of this.,

https://blackbarnheritage.com

There Instagram has a heap of before and after videos

https://www.instagram.com/blackbarnheritage/?hl=en-gb
Post #1032413 22nd Apr 2024 4:30pm
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rusty_wingnut



Member Since: 24 Mar 2011
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Try Cross Channel Classics, and enjoy a day at the seaside!

They've done loads, and the fab work/welding I've seen is bang on. Mines going down there for a cross member later in the year.
Post #1032504 23rd Apr 2024 8:24am
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balmybaldwin



Member Since: 17 Apr 2021
Location: Surrey
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Buckingham Blue
Great thanks all
Post #1032966 26th Apr 2024 6:19pm
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