gazelle Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 The time has come for the rear x-member of my defender 90 to be changed. It is a 51 plate 2002 model. I have noticed that the replacement TD5 x member from Paddocks does not come with legs. Is this normal? A question to those who have done it : where did you get it and what is the opinion on quality and fit? Are they made of something stronger than the original cheese? Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crclifford Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I've recently had mine rear cross member changed due to failing it's MOT. So i'm not sure where they got my new cross member from. But i belive that the general thoughts on cross members are they are fairly flimsey and don't survive as long as the older ones (200tdi/300tdi) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomofo Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 MIB Components in Warwick, they fit and are well fabricated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 I have done a search both with the new improved forum search and a google site search to no avail. I have contacted Richards and found that they don't do just rear x-members. They have pointed me to BDS Metal Services who do apparently make them (have not yet answered the phone though!). My biggest question relates to the extensions for the chassis rails - I know that the genuine one come without - is there something about the TD5 that means that the extensions are not generally fitted or have I just not found one that has legs. The questions were asked as all fitting advice and x-member advice that I found was specifically for Pre-TD5 vehicles - in fact the 90 fitting guide in the tech archive does refer to TD5 x-members as being made of baked bean tins - that is unfair on the tins! Cheers guys Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 No one with a view on whether extensions are needed or not for TD5 rear x-member replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomofo Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I have done a search both with the new improved forum search and a google site search to no avail. I have contacted Richards and found that they don't do just rear x-members. They have pointed me to BDS Metal Services who do apparently make them (have not yet answered the phone though!). My biggest question relates to the extensions for the chassis rails - I know that the genuine one come without - is there something about the TD5 that means that the extensions are not generally fitted or have I just not found one that has legs. The questions were asked as all fitting advice and x-member advice that I found was specifically for Pre-TD5 vehicles - in fact the 90 fitting guide in the tech archive does refer to TD5 x-members as being made of baked bean tins - that is unfair on the tins! Cheers guys Martin Ring this man and the scales shall fall from your eyes! http://www.mibcomponents.co.uk/ And the sister company next door fit them; http://indigo.xilo.net/~landrove/reborn/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Cheers for that slomofo. I will ring them. I did have a look at their website - lots of winch bumpers and pre-td5 stuff but they did not appear to have a TD5 rear x-member on the website so I was looking elsewhere. Cheers for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Anyone got any experience of the John Craddock one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Finally found one that seems to be recommended by several respected suppliers. I cold not get through to the company who Richards recommended, but found them at Devon 4x4, from where I intend to buy my replacement. The DBS item is more expensive that some of the others, but comes complete with all of the gubbins (hangers etc) that would have to be put back. It also comes with chassis extensions which will make the welders job easier and provides more strength if the chassis turns out to be a bit sus, It is also said to be a bit stronger that the usual tin foil, but not as strong as Devon's HD rear X member. Devon also do a cheaper Britpart item. Can't claim to have found it on my own. Thanks to SimonR for the heads up on Devon 4x4. HTH others. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 I have now bought the DBS rear cross member from Devon 4x4. I will post some pictures once I have had it fitted so that others can see what it is like. It is being couriered direct to the chap who is fitting it for me so I will not see it unfitted. Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Martin, would be interested to see the DBS pictures. I had a good look at the MIB one at Newbury earlier this month as mine needs doing too. The MIB one comes with various lengths of legs, but I am planning to go for the shortest, as the chassis rails are pretty good, it's just the cross member that is rotting through.... Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 110 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hi, My 89 110 also needs a replacement rear cross member! Can anybody recommend a decent garage / mechanic in the surrey/west sussex area? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hi, My 89 110 also needs a replacement rear cross member! Can anybody recommend a decent garage / mechanic in the surrey/west sussex area? Cheers I am using an outfit called Laser Motor Services at Ranmore Manor, between Dorking and East Horsley/Effingham (01483 283295). He came recommended by another local mechanic who has a lovely 90, but I cannot at this time comment on what he will do for me. As I said I will pop up some pictures of his work when it has been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 A few piccies of the DBS rear cross member with legs from D4x4. Comes with all of the possible brackets etc already attached. Going on this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I replaced one on a 90 last week The supplier was Bearmach (through Sheer Value Cars in Swindon). No legs (it wasn't needed as the crossmember was damaged and the rails were fine). £115 inc VAT and it fitted perfectly. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disty Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Looks like a good bit of kit. Looks better than what you would have ended up with from paddocks et al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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