TonkaIIa Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Hi all, Have just purchased a new crossmember for my Series IIa and the first thing I noticed is the lack of welding in some areas! It could be just me, but I would of thought that the area between the welds would of been welded to reduce the chance of rust and water/mud holding in this area? I'm going to have the areas welded up prior to installing, this way it may last a bit longer... By having this welded up, can this cause any problems?? Regards Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Looks fine to me- you could pull a bull elephant backwards with that Where did you buy it from? A few interesting threads that might be of help- http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=6398 http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopi...ear+crossmember http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=24885 The last two relate to a 110 crossmember, but are relevant. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonkaIIa Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Interesting threads Les, Supplier was Paddocks. Interesting to read your thread on "Strengthening a rear crossmember", looks much better when all the gaps are filled in By the look of your photos the welds were not filled-in the same spots either.... Cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1701 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 paddocks....... to avoid slander charges i will be quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotal Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I'm surprised it would pass it's MOT without being seem welded? I'd send it back as not fit for purpose. Was it sold as a DIY "Make your own Crossmember" Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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