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dancerdave



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Chassis swap advice needed
I've ordered a new chassis for my TD5 and want to get the extra bits beforehand to make the transfer as smooth as possible. It currently has a 2"lift and I want to return it to standard. I have made a list of things I need to get and wondered if I had left anything out.
polybush kit - comfort?
clutch kit +DMF + spigot bush
braided brake hoses X3. new brake lines will of course be fitted
Is there such a thing as a chassis fitting kit - to replace all the rusty nuts and bolts and make the job so much easier
Drive belt and tensioner
I'll try and get new take off springs and shocks
Post #428751 5th Jun 2015 10:56am
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Retroanaconda



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I would suggest standard bushes (Genuine parts only) rather than any kind of polybush. Standard springs/shocks is a good shout.

For the bolts just go through the parts catalogue and order the necessary bits from your preferred parts supplier. Or even from your local fixings place, just ensure the grades are correct etc.
Post #428758 5th Jun 2015 11:18am
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Green Machine



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I recently had my Td5 re-bushed all round and did a lot of research online into various bush options. Came to the conclusion that it was best to stick with genuine / OEM for everything. You can get OEM parts for all the bushes, I think there are a couple of washers that aren't available OEM, so had to buy Genuine for those. 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green
Post #428793 5th Jun 2015 1:19pm
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GREENI



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I'm just in the middle of a chassis swap\rebuild, you will find that a lot get snapped/too rusty to replace as you strip it all down...

I'm waiting for bolts right now for the a-frame chassis mounts.. It's what's holding everything up.
Post #428796 5th Jun 2015 1:22pm
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dancerdave



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GREENI

Post #4287965th Jun 2015 2:22pm

I'm just in the middle of a chassis swap\rebuild, you will find that a lot get snapped/too rusty to replace as you strip it all down...

I'm waiting for bolts right now for the a-frame chassis mounts.. It's what's holding everything up.

Yeah that's what I was thinking, surely someone makes them up in packs
Post #428828 5th Jun 2015 3:18pm
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GREENI



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I wish they did a complete set...I spent hours on the catalogue listing all the separate bolts, washers, nuts etc.. A right nightmare, you'd be surprised what goes pear shaped...Even the bolts that hold the rear damper brackets through the chassis were that rusty, the nuts turned but didn't come loose. So I ordered new brackets, but forgot to order the bolts....

Stupid Land Rovers!!
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dancerdave



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Thanks to GREENI that's springs and shocks off the list
Post #428835 5th Jun 2015 3:38pm
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gilarion



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Lots of Land Rover Defender 90 Chassis Bolt Kits out there reasonably priced.

For a 90

http://www.a2stainless.co.uk/Land-Rover-De...AFE2X.aspx

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-rover-defen...35ca863da9

For a 110

http://www.a2stainless.co.uk/Land-Rover-De...AJ5PM.aspx For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
Post #428837 5th Jun 2015 3:47pm
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dancerdave



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Thanks gilarion for the link
Post #428930 5th Jun 2015 10:25pm
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GREENI



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Glad to have helped.

As for the fastener links above. D'oh.
Post #428931 5th Jun 2015 10:30pm
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