gsr341 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 hi , my neigbour has just bought a series 1 , that looks as if it has been used for trialing in its previous life , and because of this the rear cross member is just a lenth of box section . he wants to change it back to an original looking cross member , but hasnt been able to find one , so asked me if the series2 rear cross member is the same ? did a quick search and it looks as if the series 1 was quite a bit narrower than than the series 2 , am i right ?> if so does any one know where he may be able to get a replacment rear cross member for a series 1 ? cheers Dafydd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 The series1 club bought the machine thingy to make genuine spec rear crossmembers. I know this 'cos I bought one a while back Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonkaIIa Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Hi, John Craddock do a Series 1 rear cross member for £145.00 + VAT, Part No JC157. Not sure if this comes with extensions. Cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 did a quick search and it looks as if the series 1 was quite a bit narrower than than the series 2 , am i right ?> if so does any one know where he may be able to get a replacment rear cross member for a series 1 ? I am sure the S2 xmember fits though, the S1 xmember is curved where it gets wider and the stud pattern is similar plus some small details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardatherton Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I am sure the S2 xmember fits though, the S1 xmember is curved where it gets wider and the stud pattern is similar plus some small details. Series 2 will fit fine - my old 86" used to have one fitted. It is wider, so careful measuring needed to make sure there's not a gap between the rear tub mounts and tub! The shape along the bottom is different - squarer shape, and the drawbar mountings aren't there as on the S1 X-member. Tell him to get a proper type - this is an addictive hobby, and he will regret saving money in a few years time when he decides he wants everything 'correct'! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd80inch Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Series 2 will fit fine - my old 86" used to have one fitted. It is wider, so careful measuring needed to make sure there's not a gap between the rear tub mounts and tub! The shape along the bottom is different - squarer shape, and the drawbar mountings aren't there as on the S1 X-member.Tell him to get a proper type - this is an addictive hobby, and he will regret saving money in a few years time when he decides he wants everything 'correct'! Try Carl and Dale Radford on 01346 531062. They make an exact copy of the rear x member to your chassis number and they are realy good quality. I wouldnt bother buying one from Craddocks it will rust away in a few years. Edd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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