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Martin Bagnall

Member Since: 24 Mar 2020
Location: Lancaster
Posts: 2

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 PU Stornoway Grey

Rear Crossmember - Tow-bar M16 Threads Stripped

Long story but just imported our 110 Puma (2016) and the importer took off the factory fitted tow-bar. During the process they have stripped the M16 threads (lower 2 holes) in the crossmember.

What repair options should i look at? Is it a full backing plate can i get the holes re-drilled and tapped? or are they captured nuts?

There aren't any peep holes to look in from the front or bottom.

Thanks for the help

25th Feb 2021 10:44am

BogMonster

Member Since: 05 Feb 2008
Location: Stanley
Posts: 400

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

I think they are captive nuts of some sort inside the crossmember. Not sure how you would be best to repair them though. The whole setup is nowhere near as strong as the old bolt-through crossmember anyway, so depending on what you are towing, maybe take the tank out and do a proper job of it, tube through the crossmember and a plate and nuts on the inside? ---
2006 Defender 110 SW 300Tdi • 2011 Ford Ranger XLT crewcab • 2015 Defender 110 Station Wagon Utility TDCi

28th Feb 2021 6:35pm

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