[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Hello Snagger,

I think there was a chunk of concrete that the rear left wheel struck.

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Hello Snagger,

Yes they did say it was the rear axle. I am going to another mechanic on Saturday and have a fresh set of eyes look at my vehicle. If the is bent shouldn't that impact how the vehicle is running mechanically? i.e apart from crabbing and pulling to the left.

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

I have been to the garage today and had the chassis checked out. The good news is that the chassis is ok. However I was told that my rear axle is bent. I am thinking about getting a second opinion. Any thoughts on this?

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Here are a few more pics. I do apologise for the quality.

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Hello Bowie,

It is not lifted it has the original springs

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

This is a RHD TD5 110. From the front the back axle looks a bit off on the left side i.e the left back wheel is slightly outside to the front left. I hope I have described this properly.

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

No you are correct the arm looked a little bent.

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

I just did the 12-6 plane and there is very little movement. This was done at another alignment shop. Vehicle was placed on the lift and I took a couple pics. Please see attached.

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

What do you mean by lifted?

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Bowie I am really a newbie to all this. What is the 12-6 plane?

 

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Hi,

No I have not checked the chassis to see if it is square. The alignment technician suggested that I have the king pins checked first before looking at chassis. 

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Good Day All,

I have sorted out the lower link issues. I have been to the alignment shop and was advised that the rear axle is slightly off from the front. The technician had me looked at the vehicle from the back. What we noted that while standing at the right back we could see a bit of the front wheel. However when standing at the left back we could not see the left front wheel. He suggested that I get my mechanic to have a look at the "king pins" to see if an adjustment is required. Can anyone share there thoughts and expertise on this.

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Thanks for that quick feedback. Much appreciated.

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Hello ,

My vehicle is back on the road. Took it for a long run this weekend. On the way back another driver pulled up alongside and told me that the rear of the vehicle was off from the front. I am sorry but I just cannot describe this properly. When I got home I took a look underneath and noticed that the lower link on the right back was a bent a bit. I have not taken the vehicle to be aligned as yet. Note when I got into the accident last year the rear ball joint assembly was damaged and had to be replaced.

Here is a pic of my vehicle. 

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Just came off the phone with Dunsfold. They are out of stock.

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Thanks all I am going to contact Dunsfold now.

Thanks Lightning I will send an updated pic as soon as it is back up and running. 

I really do appreciate the feedback. 

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Thanks very much. I will contact them immediately.

 

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Thanks Snagger for that detailed response. I have made up my mind that I am going to buy a new one. I have two choices at the moment. Can you kindly tell me which is the better.

1. 

 

2. 

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Thank You for the feedback

 

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Good Day All,

Just got some feedback from my mechanic on steering issues. He has recommended that I need to change out the box. He is getting a refurbished box for about 500 pounds.

Two questions;

1. Is this a good option and are there any key questions I should ask before installing.
2. Is this a good price.

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Thanks all for the advice and prompt feedback. I will certainly share with my mechanic.

[Defender 110 TD5 2006]

Just a little background, I got into an accident earlier this year and in the final stage of repairing my vehicle. The steering is a very stiff at some points in turning.

BTW I struck a pole on the left front of the vehicle. No engine damage but a solid knock.

My mechanic is having a little difficulty in figuring out what is causing this stiffness. 

Any insight to this will be greatly appreciated.