Stevie D Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'm going to bite the bullet and change the rear crossmember. Its not totaly rotten yet - but after a real good poke and bashing with the hammer to remove all the rust it's not as strong as I'd like it to be. I'd only be putting of the inevitable if I patch it now. It was on the to do list when I bought the truck anyways. Question for all those in the know! I beleive that the spi one is one of the better made ones My local supplier won't sell me one as he wants to keep his stiock for his own workshop to consume But I'v found another one - but the vendor is unsure if it'l suit my truck - he's only fitted to a 90? Is there a difference between a 90 and a 110 one, I need a 110 version. The chassis isn't bad enough that I'll need the extra long extensions, std short oness will do. Heres the photos Cheers again. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 That looks like one for a 90, 110's doesn't have the lower var between the legs, as it would stop the fuel tank being fitted/removed. IIRC the Bearmach one is probably the best their part number is BR3398 --- rear cross member for 110 with extensions BR3399 ----- rear cross member for 90 with extensions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 That looks like one for a 90, 110's doesn't have the lower var between the legs, as it would stop the fuel tank being fitted/removed.IIRC the Bearmach one is probably the best their part number is BR3398 --- rear cross member for 110 with extensions BR3399 ----- rear cross member for 90 with extensions 110 does have bar across, but you have to cut it out before full reassembly. i think it is to prevent distortion in transit/fitting. its only tack welded on. however...body mounts are diferent. normally with a 110 one you will not get the body mounts. 90' have wee ones as shown in the pic, 110's have longer ones further up towards t'other end of chassis, so you have to cut off then weld back to the new crossmember 1 leg of each body support. think carefully about your cable and fuel line routing before finally fixing the new on into place otherwise they can cause headaches. if you have the time/equipment, take time to fully weld all the seams and blank off as many of the rust traps as you can. the crossmembers are a carp design and i can't believe they are still made in this way...can't belive people keep buying new defenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPS4X4 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'm going to bite the bullet and change the rear crossmember. Its not totaly rotten yet - but after a real good poke and bashing with the hammer to remove all the rust it's not as strong as I'd like it to be. I'd only be putting of the inevitable if I patch it now.It was on the to do list when I bought the truck anyways. Question for all those in the know! I beleive that the spi one is one of the better made ones My local supplier won't sell me one as he wants to keep his stiock for his own workshop to consume But I'v found another one - but the vendor is unsure if it'l suit my truck - he's only fitted to a 90? Is there a difference between a 90 and a 110 one, I need a 110 version. The chassis isn't bad enough that I'll need the extra long extensions, std short oness will do. Heres the photos Cheers again. Steve The 90 SPI crossmembers have the body support bracket as in the pictures, the 110 does not. If you have a 110 I have some of the SPI ones left no 90 one though. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mortus Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 i advise having one with extensions as they make your chassis that big stronger, and make fitting loads easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 If you offroad then you might like to read the excellent post in the tech archive about reinforcing the papier mache aftermarket x members Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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