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MC84

Member Since: 22 May 2016
Location: Near Bristol
Posts: 360

2001 TD5 90 Chassis issues, rusted out

Any recommendations for a 1/4 or 1/2 rear chassis for my Defender? I've just had the tank out as the fuel pump was shot to find both chassis rails in shall I say, poor condition! Looks as if it's just the rear rails after the springs that are gone. Ebay is a wash with chassis parts so I was wondering if anyone can recommend one that won't have to be mod'd to get it to fit! Mike

Hard Top 90 TD5 2001
Ford 100e 1959
www.youtube.com/mikemakesit

14th Nov 2024 12:26pm

Mdm

Member Since: 11 Sep 2013
Location: Sunny Lancashire
Posts: 1623

if it needs a part chassis then the rest is usually close behind.

better and easier to swap the full thing out.

better future value as well.

richards or marsland are where i would spend my money

14th Nov 2024 2:35pm

BrickBox

Member Since: 05 Oct 2021
Location: Wales
Posts: 837

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver

As above. Just change the whole thing if you’re looking for a half chassis. Chances are as you start stripping it back you’ll need more than a 1/2. 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.

14th Nov 2024 2:57pm

MC84

Member Since: 22 May 2016
Location: Near Bristol
Posts: 360

Thanks for the advice guys

Mike

Hard Top 90 TD5 2001
Ford 100e 1959
www.youtube.com/mikemakesit

14th Nov 2024 6:53pm

Dave T

Member Since: 07 Jun 2013
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 490

I would agree with them, when I did mine the disassembly uncovered more issues hiding. A half chassis almost sounds like a cut and shut!

2015 RRS Autobiography SDV6
1994 Def 90 300tdi

16th Nov 2024 10:14am

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5183

if you are going to do a chassis swop, for god sake make sure you get someone who knows what they are doing and can do it to a proper standard. My dad got charged 30k, for a rebuild, well the thread speaks for itself.

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90381-60.html Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

18th Nov 2024 4:32pm

MC84

Member Since: 22 May 2016
Location: Near Bristol
Posts: 360

Hi, Procta, I’m sorry to hear of all the issues your Dad has had. If I can avoid giving work to any trade that I could possibly do myself, then I will. Granted a chassis swap is a big, big project that you need time and the space to do it in. Mike

Hard Top 90 TD5 2001
Ford 100e 1959
www.youtube.com/mikemakesit

18th Nov 2024 7:26pm

htb2

Member Since: 02 Nov 2018
Location: Carmarthenshire
Posts: 531

Did a chassis swap for another member on here, 2mths ago. 2000 90 TD5 hard top. Maer chassis, re bushed, re braked, new suspension.

18th Nov 2024 7:57pm

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5183

we normally do most of our stuff our selves, due to the fact you cannot guarantee the work others do.

If you have a lock up and a few pals, it can be do able, over a few weekends

Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

18th Nov 2024 8:23pm

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