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miker

Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1763

Bulkhead - Double or Single Skinned?

Accepting that a Bulkhead replacement may be sooner than I'd like....

DDS et al the make double skinned ones claim it's the right way.

Shielder et al (and YRM) make single skinned ones/repair panels as it "eliminates water traps" and presumably is easier.

Which is actually better?

For what it's worth, the DDS ones seem to have a good reputation for fitting well, which definitely counts for a lot.

5th Nov 2023 7:20pm

Mdm

Member Since: 11 Sep 2013
Location: Sunny Lancashire
Posts: 1599

been covered a few times on here and other forums.

avoid the irish ones as they dont fit...read the unbiased reviews on the wb
Cambrian 4x4 did a very fair write up of how long it took them to fit one...and yes they are a proper 4x4 lr workshop.

dds and richards are the same product and fit 100% spot on.

ultra ones have their issues, no wiper cut outs, no rivnuts fitted , you have drill holes and fill them square to fit the plastic rivnuts to name a few.

5th Nov 2023 9:34pm

miker

Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1763

Thanks, guess the double vs single skin element is irrelevant if the fit isnt right!!

Getting the welder out and buying some repair panels seems more tempting again... Not least from a cost perspective

5th Nov 2023 9:58pm

Shroppy

Member Since: 25 Feb 2016
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 866

1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green

If you do go down that route, I am about to list for sale a very good 300tdi bulkhead, along with two OE spec footwells (with proper ribbed stiffeners). Yours for much less than the cost of a new one.

1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"

6th Nov 2023 8:31pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10742

Hi Shroppy

If miker is not interested in the bulkhead could i have some more info on it please

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

6th Nov 2023 8:59pm

Shroppy

Member Since: 25 Feb 2016
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 866

Of course Clayton! In the interest of fairness etc. I'll drop you both a PM with some more details. 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"

6th Nov 2023 9:03pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10742

Many thanks Shroppy

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.

6th Nov 2023 9:04pm

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