GUYZER90 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hi folks, Going to replace the rear cross member on my 90, looking at the various suppliers i notice there are huge price differences ie Paddocks, Craddocks, mm4x4 etc . Can any body tell me what make i should buy or are they all the same from all the suppliers , has anybody had any fitting issues with parts from certain suppliers?. Any info will be greatfully appreciated . Cheers Guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason110 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopi...ear+crossmember you might find this an interesting read, i cant remember where ive read it, but i have definatley read it somewhere that the product paddocks sell is s***. also found this in the tech archive http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=27015 and this! http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=27189 its not quite what you wanted i think, but it will make good reading HTH jase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Ed Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Just helped in fitting one of these to a mates 110. Not a 90 I know but in terms of replacing very similar. The new rear crossmember he bought from Paddocks, no real problem with it but we did reckon the steel was a bit on the thin side. how hard it is to fit will very much depend on how far back along the chassis you have to cut to get back to good steel so you can get some good welds on. Although it can be done on your own it's easier with someone to hold it in place while you mark up and measure for the new one to go on. Sorry! That's probably not much help at all. If you can though try and get your hands on a galvy crossmember and give it a good old paint. cost you more but worth it as long as the rest of your chassis is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Guy have you brought Nicks 90? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titan Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 will be following this thread i got this to do on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUYZER90 Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Guy have you brought Nicks 90? Hi Tony, I certainly have , do you think ive done the rite thing? the way i looked at it , it was the better the devil you know !! Regards Guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUYZER90 Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopi...ear+crossmemberyou might find this an interesting read, i cant remember where ive read it, but i have definatley read it somewhere that the product paddocks sell is s***. also found this in the tech archive http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=27015 and this! http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=27189 its not quite what you wanted i think, but it will make good reading HTH jase Cheers Jase, Im greatfull for any info regarding this topic, will be having a good read. Guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve King Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 As far as Paddocks go read THIS I never did get a reply to my e-mail... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason110 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 As far as Paddocks go read THISI never did get a reply to my e-mail... thats the thread!!! no worries guy, happy reading just remember the pics when you come to do it, its always good to have a look at ! jase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKMobile Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hi there just thought i'd add my two pence worth on this subject Just hgaving done mine this weekend just gone. After much searching, comparing prices aswell as listening to horror stories!! i went for the d44 rear crossmember with winch tray, as i was gonna fit a rear winch aswell. The guy who fitted mine has fitted a few & said it's the best fitting one he has ever done!! Lined up lovely & was fully welded & made from 6mm steel (so should last for ages) Old 1 off & new one fitted within 2 hours!! They were on special from i think £590 down to £355 inc vat! (don't know if they still are??) I know it's alot of money but a freind fitted a britpart one last year which he had to do alot of making good on & gave it 6 coats of paint as well. but a year down the road & there's rust spot's comming through already?? not good For a half decent standard one you are looking at about £200 delivered anyway's, so didn't think it was that much dearer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKMobile Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Here's another pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUYZER90 Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Here's another pic Theres so many options , but that does look good . been thinking about fitting rear winch . so that may be away to go, food for thought. Cheers Guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hi Tony,I certainly have , do you think ive done the rite thing? the way i looked at it , it was the better the devil you know !! Regards Guy. Excellent choice Guy - well done mate. so Nick can now do a crossmember for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 If you are thinking of a rear winch, too, can I suggest the North Off Road rear winch crossmember??..... Very nicely made and can come with side extensions if you want them (for a little extra, of course), fits like a glove and is cheaper than the D44 one. When I bought mine it was approximately £300 cheaper, but I think D44 have seen the light and reduced the price of theirs... The only drawback to the NOR one is the paint used. It's a right b#gger to clean up to weld!! No connection, just a happy customer WRT fitting, we cut my old one off and fitted the NOR one using the rear tub brackets and a stool that was conveniently the right height. No dramas and it's made big enough to slide over the existing chassis rails (as long as the chassis is good enough to keep) so you can puddle weld into the holes provided in the new extensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUYZER90 Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Excellent choice Guy - well done mate. so Nick can now do a crossmember for you? No Nick sold his welder , getting mi Dad to do it next week along with a little welding on the chassis box section just behind the fuel tank , then i will get under there and give it all a good clean and wax oil. hopefully then i will be ready to do some of your drive arounds , im coming down with Les on the 11th for your next drive around ,looking forward to seeing you then. Regards Guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Does this mean Nick is finally Land Roverless again ? Oh...and do none of you answer there phones after 3pm ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Don't know if this is too late, but this chap was advertising rear cross members on LRO. They looked pretty heavy duty and like they would last... http://www.lro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27874 Don't know who he is, just thought the price was pretty good and he'd modify them to suit your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Broadbent Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Just got a quote for a NOR cross member for my 1995 90 - £322 inclusive of VAT and delivery Aalan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUYZER90 Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Just got a quote for a NOR cross member for my 1995 90 - £322 inclusive of VAT and deliveryAalan Good timing i was just looking for a price for the NOR cross member. Cheers Guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUYZER90 Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 Does this mean Nick is finally Land Roverless again ?Oh...and do none of you answer there phones after 3pm ? Pm sent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Good buy now Nick needs one again and all will be well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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