Speedy_Gonzales Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Hi All, Just wanted to get a view of peoples experiences replacing the rear crossmember on a TD5 110... Mine is pretty rotted and the MOT is due soon, I have a feeling it might not pass this time around I've heard that they are a real bummer to fit and that the quality of many of the aftermarket replacement crossmember's leaves a lot to be desired. What are the pro's and con's of self fitting versus paying someone to do it for you? Obviously cost is likely to be higher, but is it worth paying someone for the hassle? Is there somewhere you can buy a good replacement crossmember or even get one fabricated? All input appreciated. Many thanks in advance Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Have a look through the tech archive - there are lots of guides in there. As for fitting, doing it yourself is a hassle sure, but saves you money - depends whether you need the time or money more i suppose! Its much less hassle if, unlike me , you buy a well made one that fits - have a search on here - there are plenty of threads on crossmember quality, the last one was recent (before the weekend) by Wozza35 http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=58645 . I've done mine and would do another if i needed to - wouldnt say i enjoyed the job, but its a learning experience! You do need to be able to weld... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwc Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Hi i have just fitted one to mine got it from MIB componants top class David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 how old is your td5, i wouldn't have thought much more than 10 years. that's pretty quick for a crossmember rotting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 thats because TD5 and later crossmember are made from tin foil... mine needs patching already on a 2001 truck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaandbiscuits Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Hi i have just fitted one to mine got it from MIB componants top class David how much was yours? they don't list prices on their website. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwc Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 how much was yours? they don't list prices on their website. cheers It was £162 inculding the vat it also had extentions and is 3mm thick. Mine rotted as its been backing a boat in the sea LOL David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy_Gonzales Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 Thanks for the guidance Y'all as ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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