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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3414   
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I think it really depends on the condition of the 2 main chassis rails. Replacing 2 outriggers and a rear crossmember is considered normal.
What is the condition of the A frame cross member? 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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21st May 2023 5:55pm |
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| NickMc Member Since: 01 Oct 2014 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 1624  
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Ohhh Nidge I just sold mint a 110 Tdci chassis about 3 weeks ago
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21st May 2023 6:17pm |
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| Nidge Member Since: 27 Jan 2008 Location: Kildare Ireland Posts: 818  
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Thanks Dinnu Main Chassis rails and A frame cross member look good but I also thought the rear cross member wasn't too bad as a previous owner did a good job in covering it in under seal. If I'm been honest when buying the vehicle I didn't think the chassis would be a concern on a 2009 defender...  Last edited by Nidge on 21st May 2023 6:51pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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21st May 2023 6:48pm |
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| Nidge Member Since: 27 Jan 2008 Location: Kildare Ireland Posts: 818
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No worries Nick hope all is well with you. N. |
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21st May 2023 6:49pm |
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| jimbo55 Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: Midlands Posts: 399 
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If you can see that much corrosion, then chances are the rest of the chassis will have a fair amount of corrosion on it, in many places it’s just as likely to rot from the inside out so you won’t see it all
Your future plans with the vehicle are important to consider, if you’re keeping it long term then a chassis swap is a more viable option than if you’re just going to have it for a couple of years May be a big outlay but patching a few times will soon end up costing a fair bit and you may as well have put a galv chassis on that will last a lot longer. My chassis never got that, I patched the cross member once and then thought I’d just do the job properly in one go and put a galv chassis under it |
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21st May 2023 7:03pm |
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| Mossberg Member Since: 29 Feb 2020 Location: Lancs Posts: 553 
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I recently replaced my bulkhead outriggers and my rear crossmember on my 1993 90. Both had been replaced before. Those areas are rust prone so it's not unusual to have to replace them.
Give the rest of the chassis a good look over. Don't make a decision based on those areas. Obviously a galvanised chassis would last a long time and I suppose changing at this point in the vehicles life may allow you to care for other vulnerable parts before the passage of time takes its toll! If you keep the chassis it would be worth doing a bit of preventative maintenance. Seek some advice on how to do it and with what kit - and it will be an ongoing situation... |
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21st May 2023 7:17pm |
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| Crofter Member Since: 19 Feb 2015 Location: Peterhead Posts: 169 
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I had to get some welding done last year and I covered it on the rear face with a checker plate.
Luckily a artic trailer company in my area uses a lot and a local scrap merchant picks up sheets of the stuff. |
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21st May 2023 8:12pm |
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| Nidge Member Since: 27 Jan 2008 Location: Kildare Ireland Posts: 818
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Thanks you all the replies, very helpful as always.
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22nd May 2023 6:26am |
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