bnamunds Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I'm going to swap my '88 LR 90 chassis with a new galvanized one - just wondering what other parts/pieces/bolts/clips you recommend I get before undertaking the project? I'd like to do the complete swap in one weekend and don't want to waste time with multiple trips to the parts store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I used one of the bolt kits from here http://www.a2stainless.co.uk/Land-Rover-Defender-90-Chassis-Bolt-Kit_AFE2X.aspx?nh=3 for my 110's new galv chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 One weekend is optimistic...... how many mates are going to be helping?... How are you planning on removing/lifting the body? I would suggest as a minimum new brake pipes, chassis and flexible ones, Suspension bushes...... Engine and transmission mounts... while it's in the air why not... There's more but my brain is foggy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneandtwo Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I have done it in two days, on my own, however I have a two post ramp, and the defender was in excellent condition to start with (this particular one was not in need of a chassis, but I had a spare Richards one at the time).If I was in your position I would buy a set of the better later 300tdi disco axles, radius arms, trailing arms and pan hard rod and refurb them beforehand with new bushes and have them ready to roll under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich broom Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 New front shocks and turrets. Bump stops Again can be built up prior to doing the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnamunds Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Thanks fellas, all good advice. Disco-Ron, I was planning on separating the body from the rolling chassis with a lift, but I have yet to find a good set of instructions on how to do so, would you know of any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 this is Thanks fellas, all good advice. Disco-Ron, I was planning on separating the body from the rolling chassis with a lift, but I have yet to find a good set of instructions on how to do so, would you know of any? how we did my 110 body off for the chassis change http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=89594 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Depends on budget Vs amount of time you're willing to spend farting about really. A good selection of nuts & bolts is a must. New bushes & nuts & bolts for anything that's going to be coming off, new brake lines / hoses & clips all round, ideal chance to renew coolant pipes, exhaust if it's less than brilliant, shocks (+bushes) & springs (+bushes)... really with a lot of parts it makes things lovelier & quicker if you can have a load of new bits either waiting in the wings or already attached to the new chassis ready and waiting, also means you can be brutal (and quick) in removing the old ones - why spend half an hour trying to undo that bit, just grinder it or gas axe it away in seconds and put a new one on. Does add up fast though so your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneandtwo Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I have lifted the body on quite a few defender 90's on my two post lift. I use a length of 75mm box section steel, fit through the rear wheel arches between chassis and body so the rear lift arms pick up on the box section. The front arms pick up on the bulkhead feet. You will have to use riser blocks on the rear box section as it is higher than the bulkhead feet. Undo every body mount bolt. Things you may forget are seatbelt mount brackets, speedo cable etc. Body will lift straight up as one. Keep doors on as they do help keep it all aligned. take it easy as you will have forgotten wires etc. I still do! The photo below should help you. Notice the box section just visible at the rear. (I still haven't resprayed it two years on!,) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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