Davewillb Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Hi, I'm just back to owning a Land Rover with a TD5 110 so I'm starting on the usual list of 'little jobs' - one of the more fiddly and irritating is rot in the aluminium just above the rear cross member in the door opening - see pic. Any suggestions for a tidy repair / trim that would cover it up after an untidy repair very gratefully received. Thanks, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 That is the tub cross member, and it’s structural. It is spot welded to the door frame, floor and rear quarter panels, and you need to either have a small section right welded in to repair it, or you need to replace it outright. Given that damage in an open spot,I’d expect more in hidden areas and would recommend replacement. I bonded one in with Tiger Seal PU adhesive and it’s solid - it was a swine to remove when it was damaged. YRM Metal Solutions will stock it and the diagonal end braces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewillb Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 Thanks for that, I'll contact YRM tomorrow. Replacing it would make the best repair for sure. I was thinking earlier it might be another excuse for learning to TiG! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, Davewillb said: I was thinking earlier it might be another excuse for learning to TiG! Always always take the excuse to buy new tools route lol Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Davewillb said: Thanks for that, I'll contact YRM tomorrow. Replacing it would make the best repair for sure. I was thinking earlier it might be another excuse for learning to TiG! Cheers. Pretty sure its this part https://yrmit.co.uk/product/rear-body-mounting-land-rover-defender-series-23/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 That’s it, Ralph. These are the corner braces (they sit horizontally, one spot welded flange to the wing and the other to the rear quarter panel, the main web welded to the top of the cross member in Ralph’s link. https://yrmit.co.uk/product/rear-tub-underside-corner-stiffener-lr-defender-series/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewillb Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) Thanks everyone for all the help. I'm going to have a good look at the corner braces and then get an order in to YRM. And start looking at some TIG gear! I'll post some pics when I get to doing the repair (may have to avoid showing any early TIG welding attempts associated though. Edited June 28, 2021 by Davewillb Sp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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