jimmy_neutron Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Been rebushing my 90 200tdi and found that the welded on bracket on the rear axle which connects to the rear trailing arm is getting a bit rusted away. Is it possible to get new brackets or do i need to make some ? Is there any problem with welding to the axle tube ? Do i weld the axle with it full / empty of oil .. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 found these on ebay trialing arm bracket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_neutron Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 found these on ebay trialing arm bracket Many thanks bud 2 on order .. bit more pricey than i thought but worth it to stop me leaving my axle behind Any thoughts on welding these on? I presume its best to empty the axle of oil but is that right ?? Also presume the heat from the weld will stay fairly local and not damage any seals ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I'd suggest drain the oil before welding, might be worth dropping the stubs/hubs off to prevent any damage to seals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_neutron Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 I'd suggest drain the oil before welding, might be worth dropping the stubs/hubs off to prevent any damage to seals. Cheers bud .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 your going to be extremely busy doing these & making a short bell housing R380. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_neutron Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 your going to be extremely busy doing these & making a short bell housing R380. Ur not kidding .. And finishing rebushing.. and fitting new springs... and new shockers .. and changing the ratio in the transfer box when i get my new one.. the list goes on and on. I'm just too fussy about my defender really. Poor old girl is getting on a bit now and it just seems like everything is starting to go pear shaped together. Totally refuse to replace her with a newer one though cos it just wouldn't be the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Totally refuse to replace her with a newer one though cos it just wouldn't be the same I know that feeling, I'm not very keen on the raised bonnet or the Discovery dash or the Transit engine in the latest vehicles, rather drop a Td5 into mine one day in a far distant galaxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_neutron Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 I know that feeling, I'm not very keen on the raised bonnet or the Discovery dash or the Transit engine in the latest vehicles, rather drop a Td5 into mine one day in a far distant galaxy. I run on veggie with a twin tank setup (TD5 tank under the rear). This is because i tend to do long runs so it keeps my fuel bills well down. This of course means that a TD5 is out of the question for me. There are some things i do like about the new ones though.. like the new rear seats for the kids.. the TD5 speedo etc.. and the webasto engine preheater in the disco 3 .. So thats why i just bought em and fitted em into mine. I'd like the steering wheel that u got but thats me just getting fussy. I think when it comes down to it, its just my van. I've sweated blood making it the way it is and I get in it and it feels like an old friend. When i sit in a new one, it just feels like its got no soul. And with no soul i got noone to keep me company whilst i'm driving around. Needless to say my mrs would prefer a new shiney one .. So i bought her a new S-max last week to keep the peace. Thats a lot a landie bits she owes me in exchange Hence the gearbox etc i'm doing now whilst i can get away with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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