Thread: Info about Defender 130. 2002-2004

They crack just behind the cab on the dual cabs. On the side and top of the chassis rail. I havent seen a single cab crack yet

Cheers
Michael

Hello Andrew,
As has been mentioned they can crack just behind the cab on a dualcab - have a look where the chassis starts to bend up to go over the rear axle and springs. At the point there is a factory weld directly across the top of the chassis and this is where they can crack.


The tray mounting issue is about making sure it is the tray or the mounts that can flex and hence take some of the loads off the chassis. There is a tray design manual somewhere on the site. From recollection the rear mounts should be rigid and the front mounts should be as far forward as possible and have some flexibility built in.


Don't be too alarmed - you do have to have to put serious loads on to cause the problem and it is an easy fix. The chassis is mild steel so easy to weld and plate with normal MIG wire and gas.


Hope this helps.