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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826   
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You missed off the photo.
Not sure if the price is right, but I'd get it done now while its easier to do. cheers simon |
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27th Jul 2016 12:03pm |
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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1766 
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Black sheep Xmember. Cheaper and better.
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27th Jul 2016 12:22pm |
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| L90DNY Member Since: 09 Feb 2016 Location: Somerset Posts: 117 
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Couldn't get the picture to work here is a link to it - http://prnt.sc/by5hq2
The garage want to do the full leg extension cross member as I think that is easier to do. I know of blacksheep spoke to clive original but it looked like it was going to make it until this bracket came off. |
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27th Jul 2016 12:41pm |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
for 06 plate defender not to well as you have gore too the trouble to remove the tub I`d replace rear x member
Last edited by dorsetsmith on 27th Jul 2016 1:17pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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27th Jul 2016 12:50pm |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512 
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Just copy the url from your gallery:
 Click image to enlarge While the tub is off I would replace it. Black Sheep seems way better than standard ones. Cheers, Vincent 1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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27th Jul 2016 12:55pm |
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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1766
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It looks pretty rough, probably more that you can't see too. I'd replace it personally, especially if you do any towing.
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27th Jul 2016 12:55pm |
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| Birdy Member Since: 07 Oct 2011 Location: Côte d'Azur Posts: 869  
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"pretty rough, probably more that you can't see too"
Yup, bodge it as cheaply as possible for as many years as your friendly MOT man will wear it, start saving for a new chassis... Peter |
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27th Jul 2016 1:20pm |
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| L90DNY Member Since: 09 Feb 2016 Location: Somerset Posts: 117
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The rest of the x member is pretty solid apart from surface rust. No welding at all on the chassis or needed (yet). I could have them patch this rear cross member and wait a 6 months/1 year to re-coup some funds before having the job done. Or just bite the bullet and throw another £500 quid at it, starting to wish I had bought a tidy example now having ended up re building this from scratch.
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27th Jul 2016 1:55pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Bite the bullet and just get it changed. Patching it is just a temporary sticking plaster and more money before the inevitable. From what can be seen the remainder looks treated and tidy. You already have the tub off so the preparation is all but done. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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27th Jul 2016 2:10pm |
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| L90DNY Member Since: 09 Feb 2016 Location: Somerset Posts: 117
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The garage said they would only do it using this type of rear crossmember with extensions, as it is easier I think.
http://www.paddockspares.com/rear-x-member...sions.html Does anyone see an advantage to this over just a normal Blacksheep crossmember install ? |
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27th Jul 2016 2:30pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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I know nothing about them but the part number seems to be an 'Allmakes' product?
http://www.ribblevalley4x4.com/allmakes/AM_LR611.html There's also this option at half the cost if the rest of the chassis is ok? http://www.ribblevalley4x4.com/category-30/LR613.html Blacksheep have excellent reviews about their rear crossmembers, I am hard pushed to find any about Allmakes on the forums available. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! Last edited by K9F on 27th Jul 2016 2:42pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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27th Jul 2016 2:35pm |
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| L90DNY Member Since: 09 Feb 2016 Location: Somerset Posts: 117
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That is what I am trying to establish if there is any advantage using the more expensive part that goes right back. The chassis is fine along that area. They are saying it is difficult to get an even cut or something doing it with just the rear cross member itself.
Other than it is just easier for the garage. As I can take it somewhere else and have it done with the cheaper part like you mention |
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27th Jul 2016 2:41pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Based on feedback alone I'd go Blacksheep anyway if the vehicle is a keeper. Depends on your circumstances and perhaps the depth of your pockets?
As the paying customer if the crossmember without the extensions is beyond their capability I'd be looking elsewhere to get the job done. Why should you pay double just because they don't have the confidence, tools or acumen to do it? Tell them to 'kiss your swingers' and find someone that can fit the bill. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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27th Jul 2016 2:43pm |
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| L90DNY Member Since: 09 Feb 2016 Location: Somerset Posts: 117
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Yeh I will have a frank conversation when I head down there shortly. Trouble is my land rover is in hundred pieces all around their workshop! |
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27th Jul 2016 2:49pm |
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