pw8757 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Whilst working on the Chassis of my 90 I have come across a length of 25mm right angle bar that runs between the chssis rails at the rear, between the cross member and the axle. A new cross member has been put in the vehicle by a previous owner and this appears to have been put in to assist that process. I say that because it is actually too short to be a "proper" part (by about 6mm) and the gaps have been filled with weld. It doesn't appear to have any function and is not strong enough to have structural value. Anyone agree with my analysis? See here: http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?app=galleryℑ=12430 Or am I wrong? Should it (or another part) go across that space? If so, what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 AFAIK it's not a factory part, possibly tack welded in to act as a measure point for rear cross member replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Some cross members come with a brace between the chassis leg extensions. .. maybe they just didn't remove it..... There shouldn't be anything across there anyway. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Seen it many times on replacement half chassis or crossmember with extension repair sections. It's put in to keep it all straight between factory and customer. Shouldn't really be left in but it does no harm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pw8757 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thanks folks! Thought it didn't look right...but understand the reasons why it might have been put in now! (Fires up angle grinder.....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.