Hi all at the Series forum, , thanks for a very informative web site, and I was hoping that you will please be able to help me with some advice...(I am newbie when it comes to Land rovers, but I have worked on many other types of car before this)......the family 109 series 3 SW has recently passed into my possesion.....and its been standing unused for 3 years having failed its MOT due to rust in the rear cross member. There is no rear crossmember left, and the first 24 inches back is very poor.(Been used for boat launching)...including the rearmost spring mounts.....as is the crossmember that is covered by the petrol tank. I have bought a replacement cross member which I intend to tack in to its place so as to keep the accuracy.....I used to be a steel fabricator welder in a previous life, so that is not a worry for me. But I have neither the time nor the spare cash to replace the chassis . (but in future that will be the way ahead, but I do need to get a few years out of it now. Also scrapping it is not an option)
But I do have a lifting frame,
so I am hoping to expose the rear of the chassis, whilst removing the minimum amount of bodywork.I will then plate all the rusted areas of the chassis and replace the spring mounts...Is it possible to lift off the rear tub, complete with roof, whilst leaving behind the b pillars and the second row of seats....or what is the easiest way to expose the last 600mm of the chassis.and how long will it take?...any advice would be very welcome
Best wishes
