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balmybaldwin

Member Since: 17 Apr 2021
Location: Surrey
Posts: 192

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

20th Apr 2024 4:13pm

jim4244

Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 773

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Zermatt Silver

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

20th Apr 2024 5:27pm

balmybaldwin

Member Since: 17 Apr 2021
Location: Surrey
Posts: 192

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

21st Apr 2024 7:43pm

Crash7

Member Since: 21 Feb 2024
Location: South
Posts: 31

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

22nd Apr 2024 3:30pm

rusty_wingnut

Member Since: 24 Mar 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 101

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.

23rd Apr 2024 7:24am

balmybaldwin

Member Since: 17 Apr 2021
Location: Surrey
Posts: 192

Great thanks all

26th Apr 2024 5:19pm

hill45

Member Since: 07 May 2024
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 3

Hello. I also need a new crossmember on my 90. Did you find somewhere in the end to complete the work?

7th May 2024 10:28am

balmybaldwin

Member Since: 17 Apr 2021
Location: Surrey
Posts: 192

I havent had it done yet as after talking to black barn, dont think it needs ti just yet

7th May 2024 5:12pm

hill45

Member Since: 07 May 2024
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 3

Thank you for the reply.

9th May 2024 8:38am

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