Anderzander Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Wow 😯 How did that happen ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 10 minutes ago, Anderzander said: Wow 😯 How did that happen ? Apparently several of them were trying to get to a mast to effect repairs, he was the only one to get to the top,I think he was trying to hard........ Personally I think the axle is faulty, the weld is not great and you can see where it's pulled out of main case On the plus side I now have an axle case which will be champion once I repair it regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Land rover had a recall on front axles - end failures towards the end of defender production, they fitted these wierd catch brackets not to stop the issue but to stop the wheels from fully disconnecting in the event of. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Land-Rover-Defender-Front-Left-Hand-Axle-Mounting-Bracket-LR068818-/255075412311?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Maverik said:  they fitted these wierd catch brackets So that's what them things are ......... Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Should have popped a couple of mog axles under there. He won't break them... 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 16 hours ago, Stellaghost said: So that's what them things are ......... Regards Stephen Was also amazed when I found out what these were for after spotting them on a mates truck. Nothing like a bodge instead of fixing things properly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 for info Recall LAND ROVER R/2014/092 - Vehicle Recall UK (vehicle-recall.co.uk) summary: Recall Date 2014-11-28 Reason for concern FRONT WHEEL MAY DETACH Reason for recall It has been established that in extreme cases the front axle tube could fracture over a period of time. If not identified this could result in the detachment of the wheel and hub assembly. Remedy Recall all affected vehicles and fit additional brackets to hold the hub/tube assembly in place should the tube fracture. More information:https://www.vehicle-recall.co.uk/recall/R/2014/092 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Yep, I had that ^^^^ carried out on my last one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022  Nothing like a bit of destruction, this morning and tomorrow mornings project No idea why these have loaded sideways Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 Just about there and I'm still bloody sideways regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 This mornings wee project was to knock up some stands to hold my various plate supplies regards Stephen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Really does not look beefy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Looks tough, but no top caps and bottom drain holes for the Scottish weather? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Snagger said: Looks tough, but no top caps and bottom drain holes for the Scottish weather? 😉 Well spotted, plastic end caps on order should get them this week regards Stephen 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 P.s. was being sarcastic above  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 18 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: P.s. was being sarcastic above  Don't need to tell me that @Bowie69, would be seriously disappointed if you didn't, I love the banter on here, it's the next best thing to actually knocking it off each other in person regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 Another wee this project this morning for a guy I work with's good lady She uses this for dying stuff but it eventually eats through the base Using some 5mm aluminium plate annealed and a couple of old friends Obviously there is railtrack involved Some hammer forming later Fit getting there Now tigged up and blended a wee bit Regards Stephen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 5 hours ago, Snagger said: Looks tough, but no top caps and bottom drain holes for the Scottish weather? 😉 Damn, found some in the depths of my garage regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Always the way!  Even if you had remembered and searched for them, you’d not have found them until after ordering the new ones… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 A wee project this morning. Away to Wrexham on Thursday morning to pick up a bridgeport milling machine, hand winch on my trailer will not be man enough to drag nearly 2 tonnes so I've borrowed Sids front winch, but first a very quick mount out of 10mm plate Winch addition Now to wind rope on via car Sorted regards Stephen   4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 I love how you can knock up a "quick" winch mount of that quality 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, Maverik said: I love how you can knock up a "quick" winch mount of that quality Thanks, won't need it after Thursday so if anyone wants it..... And that reminds me I need to try and get that immobiliser off Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 If you aren't planning on dismantling it Stephen then I'd highly recommend flipping the head upside down onto the bed. Makes the centre of gravity much much lower. If you want to remove it a large vice on the knee and using the knee to lower it help massively. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Don't forget a snatch block for increased control! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 5 hours ago, Ed Poore said: If you aren't planning on dismantling it Stephen then I'd highly recommend flipping the head upside down onto the bed. Makes the centre of gravity much much lower. If you want to remove it a large vice on the knee and using the knee to lower it help massively. The guy has loosened the head off to move it in his shed so it will be removed totally and put in the back of the pickup. The mill is a bit heavier than standard as it has a vertical bed on it to house up to 3 driving heads at the same time Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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