axlechorus Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Hi, We need to put a patch on the osf outrigger on our 90 on the leading edge as it's rotten through. What thickness and grade of steel is required/ would you recommend for this? Also any other tips welcome Kind regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 2MM is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 2mm thick would be sufficient, normal mild steel sheet cut to shape & seam welded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 2.5mm nice and thick, easy to weld, and stands a chance of actually doing some use strength wise if you manage to get a semi decent weld on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studmuffin Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Generally when people say mild steel they are looking for DC01 through to DC04 grade Hot Rolled pickled and oiled sheet. DC01 to DC04 Mild steel Cold Reduced is pretty much the same animal but has a more refined structure, and strangely enough tends to be slightly less rigid ( bends more easily ). 2.00mm thick in either will do but as Mav says 2.5mm gives a bit longer life before it rusts through. If you can get hold of some, then DC01 C390/ C440 grade is structurally stronger and welds just the same ( although that doesn't mean it doesn't rust just as quick ). Cheers Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 In all fairness, the rest of the outrigger will rot out before the the 2mm patch rots out. Isn't the standard outrigger thickness around 2mm? Mav, clean metal and amps up and it'll be a strong weld!! This was other day, off a 30m extension lead whist sat on the floor lol. Tidy but room for improvement if you ask me!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studmuffin Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I am just about to fit some mud shields bought from Gwynn Lewis 4x4. These cover the gap between the outrigger and the inner arch, and hopefully will stop the collection of mud/salt etc.. causing the rot. Wonder why LR didn't fit them in the first place??? Cheers Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 The later plastic arch liners don't have that footwell gap that the earlier galv ones have. Perhaps land rover recognised it was an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Hmm I've seen a few wings now that have had rubber flaps riveted to the inside, and I'm sure that there was a foam pad stuck between the gap as factory fitted to stop "mud" ingress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studmuffin Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 You may well be right Mav - but mine is a 2000 TD5 and there are no holes or glue residue. Either way maybe mine will last longer if I fit them. Cheers Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Stud-- I have seen them, they do look good!! I may have to see what I can find lying round to make some out of! Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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